Monthly Archives: August 2013

The Conjuring (Review)

Posted on August 16, 2013 by OGR

The 60s have just rolled into the 70s, and the Perron family are excited to be moving into their new expansive home in the country. The early days provide much excitement for Dad Roger, Mum Carolyn and their 5 (!) … Continue reading →

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Carriers (Review)

Posted on August 15, 2013 by OGR

The world of cinema seems to steadfastly believe that Earth is but one bug or germ away from end of civilisation, with multiple films each year delighting in illustrating how polite society will fracture and crumble as we drop like … Continue reading →

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Crank (Review)

Posted on August 13, 2013 by OGR

If you have a strong stomach, a willingness to try things that are perhaps more non-mainstream than most, and a funny bone not averse to black comedy and sheer absurdity – then Crank is for you. And after you watch … Continue reading →

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Mercury Rising (Review)

Posted on August 12, 2013 by OGR

Former FBI undercover agent Jeffries (Bruce Willis) is unceremoniously ‘desk bunnied’ after reacting extremely unfavourably when his long term operation is blown by unthinking superior intervention. Despite this occupational limitation Jeffries is called upon to handle the aftermath of an … Continue reading →

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An OGR List: 20 Movies you can’t unsee…

Posted on August 10, 2013 by OGR

I love the term ‘unsee’, it brings to mind something so powerful and memorable that the witness couldn’t erase it from their mind if they tried. For mine it is a far more powerful descriptor than eyecatching, spellbinding, even awe-inspiring, … Continue reading →

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Bullet to the Head (Review)

Posted on August 9, 2013 by OGR

Walter Hill made The Warriors. Walter Hill made the great Red Heat. Walter Hill made the underrated Last Man Standing. Walter Hill made 48 Hours and Another 48 Hours. Though I could have saved time by saying he made 48 … Continue reading →

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The Wolverine (Review)

Posted on August 9, 2013 by OGR

It is not the superpowers that set Wolverine aside. If you throw a cape on him he’s just another super-strong humanoid impervious to pain. Another flightless sideburn-rocking Superman. Nope. The trait that ensures Wolverine’s notoriety is – for lack of … Continue reading →

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Dorian Gray (Review)

Posted on August 8, 2013 by OGR

London – 1800s. A young man of perhaps 20, moves through the crowd with effortless grace on long slender limbs, drawing the eye of everyone in the room. Dorian Gray (Ben Barnes) has long beautiful straight hair framing a vertical … Continue reading →

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Bandidas (Review)

Posted on August 6, 2013 by OGR

Let’s be honest here. Were the makers of Bandidas expecting women to queue up to watch two female cowboys in a light comedy? (No) Were they expecting critics to seriously consider a film where the two sexy bandidas take turns … Continue reading →

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Mad Max (Review)

Posted on August 5, 2013 by OGR

While Mad Max has become a worldwide cult classic in the last quarter century or so the fact is that after the opening 12 minutes the best part of the film is already over. But it’s a great 12 minutes, … Continue reading →

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