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'The Beekeeper' Movie and 4K Review

The following review was written by Ultimate Rabbit correspondent, Tony Farinella. Jason Statham is one of the most successful action stars of the 21st century, even though he’s not exactly reinventing the wheel with his performances. In most cases, if you have seen one Jason Statham performance, you have seen them all. He’s a calm, cool and calculated killer with a sense of humor. There is an…

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'The Departed' Movie and 4K Review

The following review was written by Ultimate Rabbit correspondent, Tony Farinella. When it comes to filmmaking, Martin Scorsese is not known for his brevity. His films are lengthy and complex. However, because there are so many moving parts that are interesting and layered, it rarely feels like a slog to sit through them. He also makes sure to assemble an all-star cast of some of the best…

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Underseen Movie: 'Thanks for Sharing'

WRITER’S NOTE: This review was written back in 2012, and I was reminded of this film when I recently interviewed the writer/director and stars of the 2024 film “Sweet Dreams.” There are many who see support groups (or 12-step groups if you want to call them that). The truth, however, is that those who attend them are not any different from the rest of us, and they can at times be very funny. At…

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Exclusive Interview with 'Sweet Dreams' Writer and Director Lije Sarki

There are many movies out there about addiction issues and the rehabilitation which comes about when some finally can take no more pain and punishment. Those which come to mind include “Clean & Sober,” “When a Man Loves a Woman,“ “I Smile Back” and “The Way Back” to name a few. Now we have “Sweet Dreams” which stars “Jackass” alumnus Johnny Knoxville as Morris, a man who has finally hit rock…

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Exclusive Video Interview with 'Sweet Dreams' Stars Bobby Lee and GaTa

“Sweet Dreams” is one of those movies coming out underneath the radar, and it deserves more attention than it is currently getting. Johnny Knoxville stars as Morris, a music video director who, as the movie opens, has hit rock bottom and wakes up in a park almost completely nude and with a bloody face. Next day, he enrolls at Sweet Dreams, a recovery center which cannot be mistaken for Promises…

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'21 & Over' - Crap from the Past and from the Writers of 'The Hangover'

Honestly, I did not laugh once during “21 and Over.” Maybe I chuckled a bit at one or two scenes, but that really doesn’t qualify as a laugh. This film is essentially a rip-off of “The Hangover” with elements of “Superbad” thrown in for good measure. It aspires to be a classic comedy like those films and even “Animal House” and “Adventures in Babysitting” among others, but it does not come even…

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bkenber · 26 days

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Terrence Malick's 'To the Wonder' - Meandering but Still Unforgettably Beautiful

Terrence Malick’s “To the Wonder” is, in many ways, a mixed bag of a film. Not all of its parts go together in a way which feels entirely cohesive. It focuses on a couple played by Ben Affleck and Olga Kurylenko who fall in love and come to America to start a new life, but they eventually find themselves falling out of love, and they constantly struggle to understand how something so wonderful…

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bkenber · 29 days

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'Moneyball' - One of the Best Baseball Movies Ever

WRITER’S NOTE: This movie review was written in 2012. I present it now as the latest baseball season has now begun. “Moneyball” is, for my money, the best baseball movie since “Bull Durham” as, like Ron Shelton’s 1988 classic, it takes a very unique look at this American pastime and the players who inhabit it. Whereas most baseball movies are about rising to the occasion and winning the big…

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First Trailer For 'Alien: Romulus' Has Been Unleashed

For my money, both Sir Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant” were worth the price of admission as the famed director dared to take this franchise he began back in 1979 in a different direction as they both dealt what happened before the events of the original. But regardless of Scott’s intentions, audiences were very critical of both films as many were expecting something along the…

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'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' Makes Me Feel Good

While “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” may have trafficked a bit too much in nostalgia and fan service, but it still proved to be a fun ride which introduced us to some fun new characters, and it reunited us with old friends we yearned to see again for many years. “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” however, is not burdened as heavily with those things as it hits the ground running with characters and…

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Melissa McCarthy on Playing a Con Artist in 'Identity Thief'

WRITER’S NOTE: This article was originally written in 2013. Ever since she first found recognition for her character of Sookie St. James on “Gilmore Girls,” Melissa McCarthy has left an indelible impression on us all. After watching her breakthrough role as the abrasive and shamelessly raunchy Megan in “Bridesmaids,” a role which earned her a deserved Oscar nomination for Best Supporting…

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Underseen Movie: 'Things I Don't Understand'

“You’ve got to get yourself together, You’ve got stuck in a moment And now you can’t get out of it. Don’t say that later will be better…” -U2 “Nothing fades as fast as the future, Nothing clings like the past.” -Peter Gabriel “More Than This” What really happens to us when we die? It almost seems like a foolish question to ask because we will only get to find out when we depart this…

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Richard Gere on Making Us Root for the Bad Guy in 'Arbitrage'

Photography By Myles Aronowitz WRITER’S NOTE: This article was originally written in 2012. Don’t get me wrong, Richard Gere has played many likable characters in movies like “Pretty Woman” and “An Officer and a Gentleman,” but it’s when he plays despicable ones that he truly excels as an actor. The latest example of this is his brilliant performance as Robert Miller in “Arbitrage,” the movie…

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'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' Movie and 4K Review

The following review was written by Ultimate Rabbit correspondent, Tony Farinella. I’ve never quite understood the appeal of Jason Momoa as an actor. I’ve never walked away from a movie of his and been impressed or blown away by his performance. He has the look of a movie star, but he doesn’t really stand out in his film roles. He’s merely just a buff dude on screen. Of course, we have seen…

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'The Color Purple' (2023) Movie and 4K Review

The following review was written by Ultimate Rabbit correspondent, Tony Farinella. It wasn’t that long ago when I had the pleasure of reviewing 1985’s “The Color Purple” on this very website, and I absolutely adored the film. When I heard there was going to be another adaptation, I was eager to see how it was going to turn out, especially because it was going to be a musical. Musicals are…

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'Contagion' Movie and 4K Review

The following review was written by Ultimate Rabbit correspondent, Tony Farinella. Some of my favorite films are the ones which stick in my brain long after the credits have rolled. They make me uncomfortable, get under my skin, and make me anxious. You might wonder why someone would want out of such a moviegoing experience, but I believe the best films really challenge and require something…

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'Wonka' Movie and 4K Review

The following review was written by Ultimate Rabbit correspondent, Tony Farinella. Confession time: I have not seen any of the live-action films based on the Roald Dahl novel, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” I have not seen “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” or the aforementioned “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” I do think this puts me in an ideal position because I have no frame of…

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