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Kate Goes on an Adventure – Sundance Film Festival 2011

Kate Goes on an Adventure – Sundance Film Festival 2011

Print Solve this word problem. If you’re someone who has… a love of movies a fascination with celebrities a hobby of photography where might you be found??? a. at an airport working as body scanner technician b. at Disneyland documenting your trip with snapshots of you and Mickey c. on the sidelines of a Patriots game working as the video assistant taping the opposing team’s cute sign language d. at the Sundance Film Festival playing paparazzi e. all of the above If you picked … Read entire article »

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Kate’s Escapades – Sundance Film Festival 2011
(or what I like to call “Paparazzi time”)

Kate’s Escapades – Sundance Film Festival 2011 <br /> (or what I like to call “Paparazzi time”)

Print (Sundance update: Kate Goes on an Adventure – Sundance Film Festival 2011) It’s Sundance Film Festival time once again. I should tell you right now that just typing that sentence made me giddy. If you’re not familiar with the Sundance Film Festival, here’s the gist of how it works. Independent filmmakers make low budget, innovative, and often quirky movies, without the backing of big studios. They premier these flicks  in the beautiful ski resort town of Park City, … Read entire article »

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The Green Hornet (2011) – movie review by Kate

The Green Hornet (2011) – movie review by Kate

PrintThe Green Hornet (2011) Reel reviews for real people Plot: Driven by the murder of a close friend and the realization that his media empire is infested with ruthless heroin smugglers, Britt Reid, aka the Green Hornet and his human weapon Kato jump into action on a heart-pounding quest to rid the city of this mob once and for all. Rating: PG-13  for sequences of violent action, language, sensuality and drug content Genre: Action/Adventure Starring: Seth Rogen, Cameron Diaz, Tom … Read entire article »

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 – (2010)
movie review by Kate

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 – (2010) <br />movie review by Kate

Print Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 – (2010) Reel reviews for real people Plot: In this seventh and final installment of the beloved Harry Potter series, Harry faces new troubles; he must collect all of the Horcruxes that the evil Lord Voldemort has left behind. He has no idea where these are and he has to destroy them all, even without the faintest idea how to do so. (Rotten Tomatoes) Rating: PG-13  for some sequences of … Read entire article »

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Salt (2010) – movie review by Kate

Salt (2010) – movie review by Kate

PrintSalt 2010 movie reviews Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action Genre: Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense Starring: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, … Read entire article »

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Inception (2010) movie review by Kate

Inception (2010) movie review by Kate

PrintInception (2010) Movie reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG-13 for sequences of violence and action throughout Genre: Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy Staring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, … Read entire article »

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Despicable Me (2010) movie review by Kate

Despicable Me (2010) movie review by Kate

PrintDespicable Me (2010) Movie reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG  for rude humor and mild action Genre: Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family Running time: 1:35 Starring: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, … Read entire article »

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 2010 movie review by Kate

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 2010 movie review by Kate

PrintThe Twilight Saga: Eclipse 2010 movie review by Kate. Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, and some sensuality Genre: Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Drama Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, … Read entire article »

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Toy Story 3 (2010) – movie review by Kate

Toy Story 3 (2010) – movie review by Kate

PrintToy Story 3 (2010) Movie reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: G Genre: Children’s Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles Director: Lee Unkrich Plot: Woody, Buzz and the whole gang are back. As their owner Andy prepares to depart for college, his loyal toys find themselves in daycare where untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice. So, it’s all for one and one for all as they join Barbie’s counterpart Ken, a … Read entire article »

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Killers (2010) – movie review by Kate

Killers (2010) – movie review by Kate

PrintKillers (2010) – movie reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG-13 for violent action, sexual material and language. Genre: Action/Adventure Starring: Katherine Heigl, Ashton Kutcher, Tom Selleck, Catherine O’Hara Director: Robert Luketic Plot: Trying to recover from a sudden break-up, Jen Kornfeldt (Katherine Heigl) believes she’ll never fall in love again. But when she reluctantly joins her parents on a trip to the French Riviera, Jen happens to meet the man of her dreams, the dashing, handsome Spencer … Read entire article »

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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2010 – movie review by Kate

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2010 – movie review by Kate

PrintPrince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2010 movie reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG-13  for intense sequences of violence and action Genre: Action/Adventure Staring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley Director: Mike Newell Plot: Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present “Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time,” an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince named Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton) … Read entire article »

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Robin Hood (2010) – movie review by Kate

Robin Hood (2010) – movie review by Kate

PrintRobin Hood (2010) movie reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG-13 for violence including intense sequences of warfare, and some sexual content. Genre: Action/Adventure Starring: Russell Crowe, Mark Strong, Max Von Sydow, Cate Blanchett Plot: Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe and acclaimed director Ridley Scott mark their fifth collaboration with this retelling of the classic Robin Hood legend. Crowe stars as the bow-wielding hero, while fellow Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett plays Maid Marian. This historical action film also stars … Read entire article »

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Iron Man 2 (2010) – movie review by Kate

Iron Man 2 (2010) – movie review by Kate

PrintIron Man 2 (2010) movie review by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG-13  for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence, and some language. Genre: Action/Adventure Plot: Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster film based on the legendary Marvel Super Hero “Iron Man,” reuniting director Jon Favreau and… Paramount Pictures and … Read entire article »

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The Joneses – movie review by Kate

The Joneses – movie review by Kate

Print The Joneses – movie reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: R Genre: Comedy Plot: If ever there was a film that was perfectly attuned to the current Zeitgeist, it would be THE JONESES. First-time writer/director Derrick Borte imbues a serious core theme– the wobbly undercurrents of a frenetic consumer culture–with humor, warmth and shots of clever, zesty fun. Borte begins the film by showing us ourselves – or at least who we often aspire to be. We … Read entire article »

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Date Night – movie review by Kate

Date Night – movie review by Kate

PrintDate Night – movie reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG-13 for sexual and crude content throughout, language, some violence and a drug reference Genre: Action/Adventure Plot: Action-comedy maestro Shawn Levy, the director of the blockbuster “Night at the Museum” franchise, teams up with two of the comedy world’s biggest talents, Steve Carrell (“The 40 Year Old Virgin,”… … Read entire article »

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