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Philosophy of Dr. Manhattan

Well gamers, I want o talk some philosophy with you.  Not just any philosophy, I thought I would take a whack at a comparison of Dr. Manhattan and God. You may remember that I have never actually read the graphic novel, Watchmen, but I have taken a few classes and thought about God alot.  So, [...]

Review: Paul Blart-Mall Cop

Mall Cop has about run it’s course in movie theaters around the nation at this point.  Surely, another funny movie will come out about a mall security officer that is trying to hit it off with an attractive female.  But let it be known that Paul Blart was the first on the scene and deserves all [...]

Retro-review: Toys

Many of us are familiar with some of Robin Williams greatest movie accomplishments.  Jumanji, Mrs. Doubtfire, Hook, Flubber, Patch Adams, Night at the Museum, and Dead Poets Society to list a few.  A recent search of hulu the other day brought up a gem of a film from the early 1990’s that I never knew about: [...]

Analysis of Watchmen

Jimmy the Greek so eloquently put together a great piece on Watchmen, however, on our site we sometimes like to one up on some things, so here’s Watchmen’s one up.  Cause its that good, seriously.
Set in an alternate 1985, Watchmen takes place during Richard Nixon’s third term.  The situation with Russia is heating up, and [...]

Review: Watchmen

I haven’t read the graphic novel so I was able to walk into this movie with a clean slate.  Typically if I really like a movie I’ll read the book afterwards, but at no time will I say “the book is way better.”  The people who say that are assholes.  Regardless, I was very pleased [...]