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Showbits bloggers' thoughts on films they've just seen, both new and old.

Ten Years on the Thirteenth Floor

Posted on Apr 14, 2009Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Ten years ago, the virtual world of The Thirteenth Floor was overshadowed by The Matrix. Both are fun films that stand the test of time.

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Simon Pegg Goes the Distance

Posted on Feb 13, 2009Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Run Fatboy Run features Simon Pegg competing against Hank Azaria in a British marathon. Viewers who make it to the finish line will be rewarded with a fun film.

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The Straight Story

Posted on Feb 9, 2009Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

David Lynch of Twin Peaks fame brings us The Straight Story, Disney's true tale of Alvin Straight and his 250-mile journey — on a John Deere riding lawnmower.

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Every Panda Was Kung Fu Fighting

Posted on Jan 28, 2009Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Kung Fu Panda follows the standard formula of martial arts action comedy, yet succeeds with exemplary animated action and witty dialogue.

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Right on the Button

Posted on Jan 6, 2009Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, despite being a sad tale similar to Forrest Gump, is a marvel for both Brad Pitt and CGI.

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December Boys

Posted on Dec 17, 2008Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

In the Australian film December Boys, Daniel Radcliffe plays an orphan. The similarities with Harry Potter end there.

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Are You Watching Closely?

Posted on Dec 13, 2008Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

The Prestige stars Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale as feuding illusionists, roles that show their ability to be more than superheroes.

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Shattered Glass

Posted on Dec 6, 2008Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

In Shattered Glass, Hayden Christensen plays Stephen Glass, the reporter who in 1998 was caught fabricating entire stories for The New Republic magazine.

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