Author Archives: Brando

Review: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’

Possible Spoilers             I was pleasantly surprised with J.J. Abrams remake of the Star Trek franchise a few years ago.  The cast came together well and had some great chemistry and I think the story may have not been the … Continue reading

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Weekend Afternoons in Utah: ‘Falling Down’

            I took a few creative writing classes in junior high and high school, something I really liked to do during those days.  I remember taking one class with a somewhat unorthodox teacher at the time.  Was she extreme, no … Continue reading

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Quick Reviews

                Here’s a list of a few recent viewings I have gone through lately that I didn’t or didn’t want to review for whatever reason.  Hopefully I can give a short review that may peak your interests to either watch … Continue reading

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Terrific Trailer Tuesday: ‘The World’s End’

                I didn’t like Shaun of the Dead the first time I saw it and I don’t remember why.  Today its stand high up on my list of great films.  Hot Fuzz was brilliant.  Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick … Continue reading

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Weekend Afternoons in Utah: ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’

            I’ve often wondered if Utah still airs these fantastic movie choices on their weekend schedules for each generation to grow up with and love.  There are still so many movies I love to this day because of that little … Continue reading

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Review: ‘Iron Man 3′

Possible Spoilers…but no big ones             I may be a DC man at heart and always will be, but for now and for quite some time, Marvel has been the dominator in making good comic book films.  Even before the … Continue reading

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Terrific Trailer Tuesday: ‘Thor: The Dark World’

                Surprisingly, for me at least, the first Thor movie was a lot of fun and well made.  Chris Hemsworth was the perfect choice to play the title character and Tom Hiddleston was another great choice to play the villain.  … Continue reading

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Little Buddy Review: ‘The Sandlot’

            Nostalgia is a powerful thing and it comes in many forms.  A picture can remind someone of a great day, a certain smell can remind a person of a moment they hadn’t thought of for years, and even a … Continue reading

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Review: ‘Oblivion’

            I know that many people are done with Tom Cruise ever since he lost it on national television but I think it’s time for those people to give the guy a second look.  He makes good movies and in … Continue reading

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Terrific Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Kings of Summer’

                 Are you able to watch this trailer and not tell me you’re intrigued?  If so…you are a liar.  This is the type of trailer that brings people to the theater.  Charming, funny and leaves you wanting more.  It’s that … Continue reading

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