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Entries by Jackie K. Cooper from 08/2012

A Necessary Death Is a DVD Discovery

| Posted 08.03.2012

A Necessary Death is a film that stays in your head long after it has ended. Director Daniel Stamm knows how to increase the tension level in even the most ordinary of circumstances.

The Remake of Total Recall Is Totally Uncalled For

| Posted 08.05.2012

Total Recall presented Arnold in his action star mode and the movie was a modest success. Still it wasn't a big enough hit to justify a remake some twenty years later. But remake it they did and now Colin Farrell is the star.

Garwood Breaks Her Pattern With Sweet Talk

| Posted 08.08.2012

Those who love the Garwood way with characters will find a lot to enjoy in Sweet Talk. However, you just don't get all of the Garwood elements.

The Wait Is Over: Silva and Allon Are Back

| Posted 08.15.2012

With the release of his latest novel, The Fallen Angel, readers are once more exposed to the brilliant writing of Daniel Silva.

Five Reasons to Watch Face Off Season 3

| Posted 08.16.2012

Of all the reality/talent shows on television currently, this one is at the top of my list of must sees. I never miss an episode.

Late to the Party for The Intouchables

| Posted 08.23.2012

Some day there will probably be an American version of this story. We can only hope that the magic of this story of hope can be captured. For now the original is my choice for best film of the year.

Fatal Honeymoon Is Another True Crime Story on the Lifetime Channel

| Posted 08.24.2012

The participation of Keitel is reason enough to watch this movie. This actor is so talented that he can make any role believable, and that is what he does with his performance as Tommy Thomas.

2016: Obama's America Is Propaganda as Entertainment

| Posted 08.28.2012

The main flaw in the film is its lack of balance. There is no attempt to show "the other side" of any issue. This is a movie with a message and a purpose, neither of which are intended to show a different interpretation of the facts submitted

Lawless Never Lives Up to Its Potential

| Posted 08.30.2012

Lawless is a movie that rests its appeal on the violent content it embraces. Since it is sporadic the rest of the film suffers.