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This Mission Is Possible (25 Jan. 2012) The “Mission: Impossible” television series was a sacred cow, along with other fine 80s trash like “The A-Team”, “Knight Rider”, “Airwolf” and more. The 80s version of the show was highly enjoyable, as I’m sure the 60s version was but I never saw those! So when 1996 came along and Brian De Palma and Tom Cruise promised to make a high definition version of this sacred cow on celluloid, I was quite excited to say the least...

Why Remake When You Can 3D Convert? (14 Jan. 2012) There are days when I wonder why I still follow the movies that come out of Hollywood. Is it the promise of experiencing something magical that no other art form can provide? Is it experiencing moments of cinematic genius where image, sound, performance and the written word come together in a bastion of thrilling excitement?

The Iron Lady Lacks Spine (12 Jan. 2012) Regardless of your political persuasion, it is impossible to deny that Margaret Thatcher was an extraordinary public figure. Her impact on the United Kingdom and the world was legendary, as was her formidable nature. With that as a context, watching “The Iron Lady” is something of a let down...