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Sherlock Holmes Was Unexpectedly Good

January 6, 2010
By Nicole Smith
Sherlock Holmes Was Unexpectedly Good

As you all know, the film Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey Jr. as the lead role and co-starred Jude Law, debuted Christmas Day.  It utilized the personalities and special talents of its cast to create the perfect portrayal of the adventures of Sherlock and Watson. Sherlock Holmes is opened with the solving of a case which...
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Taking Chance: A Surprisingly Good Kevin Bacon Movie

January 4, 2010
By Michael Smith
Taking Chance: A Surprisingly Good Kevin Bacon Movie

If you’re like me, every time you see Kevin Bacon you can’t help but think of Tremors. That’s the only movie of his that I can think of that I have seen multiple times. Other movies that he’s in he usually play a supporting character and, although he usually does really good in my...
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Assassin’s Creed 2 Is Better Than The First

December 30, 2009
By Michael Smith
Assassin’s Creed 2 Is Better Than The First

PxI Rating- 5/5 The past few days have been consumed by Assassin’s Creed 2 and with good reason. I am going to start off by saying that this sequel destroys the first one in terms of entertainment and scope. I never really finished the first Assassin’s Creed because of pure boredom and repetition.  This...
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Taken Is One Movie Worth Seeing

December 26, 2009
By Michael Smith
Taken Is One Movie Worth Seeing

Every once in a while I stumble upon a movie that I feel wasn’t given the attention it deserved when it came out. Taken is one of those movies. I remember hearing about this movie coming out, but was never really given much attention or praise. So when I rented this movie on Netflix,...
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Avatar Review: Computer Animation Done Right

December 19, 2009
By Michael Smith
Avatar Review: Computer Animation Done Right

After all the hype that was surrounding this movie with the constant advertising and talk of how its the most expensive movie ever made, I had to go see it. James Cameron has good track record of making movies so I decided to go out and take a chance on it. One thing you...
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Modern Warfare 2 Is A Must Play Game

December 16, 2009
By Michael Smith
Modern Warfare 2 Is A Must Play Game

I am well aware of the fact that CoD: Modern Warfare 2 came out almost a month ago. I have been wrapped up in this game pretty much since its release. I waited this long so that I could give the most comprehensive review possible. The single player aspect is but a small part...
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A Christmas Carol in 3D Review

December 13, 2009
By Michael Smith
A Christmas Carol in 3D Review

Finally, after however long these 3D movies have been coming out for, I finally broke down and saw one. The movie that I decided to take that chance on, A Christmas Carol. I choose this movie because of a few factors; I love Jim Carrey, the animation looked really good, and because of the...
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3D Movies: Are They Worth It?

December 13, 2009
By Michael Smith
3D Movies: Are They Worth It?

I have been a skeptic of the recent the trend in movies that are attempting to go 3D. I for one didn’t see the point or purpose, it just seemed like a good way to waste $2 more per movie. I also have had the problem where the 3D movies seemed to strain my...
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Guinness: The Dark Beer for Beginners

December 10, 2009
By Michael Smith
Guinness: The Dark Beer for Beginners

Beer has been around for almost 5,000 years. Brewed by Sumerian and Egyptian cultures in ancient times, to now when almost every country has a particular style and brew of choice. There are many types, flavors, and shades of beer all just waiting to be tasted. Which leads me to my first question, have...
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Arrogant Bastard Ale

December 7, 2009
By Michael Smith
Arrogant Bastard Ale

Microbreweries have taken off these past couple of years, while they are more exspensive, the cost is usally off-set by the quality of the drink. Arrogant Bastard Ale is brewed by the Stone Brewing Company in San Diego, California. They are known on the west coast for makinbg high quality, strong tasting beers. While...
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To Find Out What The F**k Happened In 2008, Read This.

If your like me and millions of others out there who are not really sure what exactly happened behind the scenes of the financial...
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How I Quit Smoking Cold Turkey

It’s been about 8 months or so since I quit smoking cigarettes. While that may seem like not too long ago, for smokers it’s...
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