Don't Come Knocking

There is a scene during “Don’t Come Knocking” in which, upon request, Jessica Lange’s Doreen explains to Tim Roth’s Sutter the complex differences between home fries, hash brows, and boiled reds. This is both the highlight and lowlight of the motion picture.

Such describes the subtly peculiar nature of the entire flick.

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Game 6

Chances are you haven’t heard of the new film “Game 6.” It’s likely to stay that way, too.

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Dirty

“Dirty” is grittier version of “Training Day.” In the case of “Dirty,” grittier is not an improvement but more of a distraction. Still, for moviegoers willing to wait a while, “Dirty” has enough style to make it stand on its own two feet.

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Cinematic Footprints: Part 6 – Chocolat

The Popcorn Journal presents the sixth installment of a captivatingly original series, Cinematic Footprints, encompassing the attributes of three Oscar-caliber motion pictures and three typically underestimated flicks. The series, which was written by Joey Airdo as an honors thesis assignment for Arizona State University, runs weekly (on Sundays) in fourteen segments throughout the spring of 2006.

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Aquamarine

Last year I was ridiculed by a number of my college peers for giving high remarks to the family flick “Ice Princess.” It was difficult, but I stood firmly behind my critique. Now, I must prepare myself for a similar ordeal for my review of “Aquamarine.” In other words… I loved it.

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16 Blocks

“16 Blocks” is a very stop-and-go motion picture. Throughout the first three-quarters of the film, the action is sporadically placed in a timely fashion preventing you from becoming overwhelmed or bored. Then, just when you think the ending is going to explode with full-force, the writers decide to stop everything and conclude the flick with reason rather than action. Rationale does not make for a very good climax.

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Doogal

“Doogal” does not warrant a theatrical release. Moreover, it doesn’t even deserve a direct-to-DVD release. There will be no theme parks based on the new computer-animated flick nor will kids cry out for tie-in merchandise like plush dolls or clothing.

“Doogal” belongs on Saturday morning television.

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Cinematic Footprints: Part 5 – Cellular (cont.)

The Popcorn Journal presents the fifth installment of a captivatingly original series, Cinematic Footprints, encompassing the attributes of three Oscar-caliber motion pictures and three typically underestimated flicks. The series, which was written by Joey Airdo as an honors thesis assignment for Arizona State University, runs weekly (on Sundays) in fourteen segments throughout the spring of 2006.

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The 1st Annual Golden Kernel Awards

The 78th Annual Academy Awards hit the airwaves on March 6, 2006. Instead of giving you a list of who I think will win (or better yet, should win) of those nominated for Oscars, I present to you my own award show, my own collection of fourteen categories, my personally selected nominees, and my very carefully hand-picked winners. Welcome to The 1st Annual Golden Kernel Awards!

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Night Watch

The new horror fantasy “Night Watch” is like Thanksgiving for your eyes.

I try my best to stay away from peculiar things like what I just said, but I feel that of all times, the abnormal line fit. I kid you not, “Night Watch,” which is the first installment of an epic trilogy of films from Russian director Timur Bekmambetov, is the ultimate visual feast. The inventive special effects rival those of most American summer blockbusters.

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