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“About Time” Review

I will keep this brief. There isn’t precisely a lot to say on Richard Curtis‘s latest effort, About Time. That isn’t due to lack of substance or quality, but because it is just such a familiar tale wrapped up in clever trappings. About Time follows the life of Tim Lake (Domnhall Gleason). After his 21st birthday Tim’s…
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Additional Thoughts on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

I wanted to take a moment to jot down a few thoughts as an addendum to Snippets’ official review of Catching Fire from Tim Combatti. I wanted to write on why it works so well. Because it works really, really well. If you permit me to be hyperbolic, I’m looking to rain some praise. The Hunger Games:…
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“Ender’s Game” Review

Ender’s Game is an unfilmable novel as it stands. Firstly it follows a six year old boy genius as he is warped into a military leader by unethical teachers. Secondly the novel takes place as much in the eponymous Ender’s head as it does outside of it. None of this exactly screams ‘cinematic’. Well…it does include…
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“Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Review

Let me preface this review with the fact that I am a huge fan of the Hunger Games series. I started the first book when I caught word the movies were going into production. Two and a half weeks later, only because of work and sleep, I finished all three books. I was completely drained.…
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Liam’s Reactions to “The Day of the Doctor”

The Day of the Doctor appropriately celebrates 50 years of collected history while looking to the future, and it looks bright. My immediate reaction to the special episode is best summed up with one word: Yowzah! Since I am one of the last of the Snippets staff to contribute my thoughts to this massive article I’m going to…
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Ric’s Netflix Picks: Preparing for “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (Pt. 2)

Welcome to Part II of Snippet Studios’ preparation for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug! Today we will be looking at the darkly charismatic Richard Armitage. His two performances discussed below prove that he was the right man for the role of Thorin Oakenshield. ….. RICHARD ARMITAGE – THORIN OAKENSHIELD … Robin Hood In the war between…
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Ric’s Netflix Picks: Preparing for “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (Pt. 1)

All of us here at Snippet Studios are very excited for the release of the second installment of The Hobbit trilogy: The Desolation of Smaug. Ever wonder what Martin Freeman worked on before wielding Sting and the One Ring? Find out here! In anticipation of Smaug, Ric’s Netflix Picks shall take a look at the previous…
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“Thor: The Dark World” Review

Coming off the success of The Avengers, Marvel’s Phase Two began earlier this year with Iron Man 3, which was a great return to the character we’ve loved since the first Iron Man movie. Now comes Thor’s return to the forefront. Note: consider taking a look at our Avengers and Iron Man 3 reviews by…
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Ric’s Netflix Picks: “Olympus Has Fallen”

When was the last time a foreign power attacked the White House? 1814. Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is one of President Benjamin Asher’s (Aaron Eckhart) most trusted protectors. When an accident gets Banning booted from the President’s security detail, he is reassigned to the Treasury Department. A few months later, while the…
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“Enough Said” Movie Review

When you think about coming of age stories (“bildungsroman”), you probably think about formative summers or teenagers bumbling about trying to “find themselves” and fall in love. You probably think of films like The Spectacular Now or Like Crazy, and rightfully so. Growing up is all about self-discovery and developing a life that will make you…
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