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By: Jay Brissenden
No Comments | Sep. 2, 2008

In the mix of terrorism films that have plagued theaters this past year, “Traitor” stands out amongst the barrage with a well-crafted narrative and great performances from the entire cast.

By: Jay Brissenden
No Comments | Sep. 2, 2008

“College” relies on dildo-using frat guys, pissing midgets and glow-in-the-dark dick wars to make people laugh. The most pathetic part is that it has almost nothing to do with college and is undeniably one of the worst movies ever made.

By: Jay Brissenden
No Comments | Aug. 26, 2008

Every year during the last week of July, more than 100,000 comic book, movie and TV fanatics flock to San Diego for Comic-Con. While Comic-Con may sound like the name of a retarded comedian, it is actually the biggest pop-culture entertainment convention in the world.

By: Jay Brissenden
2 Comments | Aug. 26, 2008

Hamlet 2 may have brought us the new smash single “Rock Me Sexy Jesus”, but it rarely delivers many laughs beyond its already ridiculous plot.

By: Jay Brissenden
2 Comments | May. 6, 2008

Megatron and the rest of the Transformers can kiss Iron Man’s gold-tainted ass, because Robert Downey Jr. (“Charlie Bartlett”) and Jon Favreau (“Zathura”) have created something Michael Bay has never heard of – a clever, engaging blockbuster.

By: Jay Brissenden
No Comments | Apr. 28, 2008

With two “Saturday Night Live” alumni taking center stage and a few others dropping in for cameos, “Baby Mama” never disappoints, but rarely surprises.

By: Jay Brissenden
No Comments | Apr. 22, 2008

Forget about being “Superbad” and “Knocked Up,” because Judd Apatow is back with one of his funniest and raunchiest productions to-date with “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.”

By: Jay Brissenden
No Comments | Apr. 14, 2008

‘Snow Angels’ breaks post-Oscar slump with emotionally-charged drama.

By: Jay Brissenden
1 Comment | Apr. 8, 2008

It’s official. Hollywood is in the middle of one of the worst spring seasons in recent memory. The worst part is, not even Hollywood golden boy George Clooney and his perky eyebrows can reinvigorate this cinematic dry spell.

By: Jay Brissenden
1 Comment | Mar. 31, 2008

Even with the thrill of learning card-counting techniques, “21” is not able to overcome its ultimately predictable and bland true story.

By: Jay Brissenden
2 Comments | Mar. 17, 2008

The most that “Funny Games” ever achieves is provoking the audience to want to play some “not-so-funny games” with the film’s self-indulgent and twisted director.

By: Jay Brissenden
No Comments | Mar. 4, 2008

‘Semi-Pro’ shoots for dumb humor and gets points.

By: Jay Brissenden
No Comments | Feb. 25, 2008

Beyond Jack Black’s dramatic overacting and the poorly set up plot, this film about amateur filmmakers is a huge disappointment considering the unique premise and talented actors.

By: Jay Brissenden
1 Comment | Feb. 18, 2008

“Definitely, Maybe” is definitely unpredictable and maybe the most well-acted and charming romantic comedy of the decade.

By: Jay Brissenden
1 Comment | Feb. 12, 2008

Forget Hannah Montana in Disney Digital 3-D, Fleischmann Planetarium has two new shows that only Reno has to offer in the 70 mm large-format film.

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