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In the far corners of my mind I've often thought of this once-great hub of activity; now relegated to naught but a memory of a time when I had more time on my hands. I'd love for this to change and to get a moment to be able to drum up some new content, but for now I figured it wise to update here with where I am... There is one new project I'm currently working on that is progressing nicely.

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Richard Curtis and romance is about as synonymous as KFC is with chicken; it's likely both a blessing and a curse for him as there's quite often a lot more to his writing than boy meets girl. His films have always been viewed as on the surface, black and white romances. This is likely not helped by titles that are incredibly direct. Four Weddings and a Funeral has the plot in five words, Love

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Christmas has come early. Given the time of year it's perhaps a more fitting statement to say that Christmas has arrived extremely late, but nevertheless, the yuletide spirit that makes up the third instalment of Robert Downey Jnr's metallic hero will certainly put you in the mood for whipping out a mince pie when you get home and sit down to think about the rip-roaring yarn that the Marvel/

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Back in October I re-watched all 22 James Bond's in time for the now Billion Dollar Skyfall. Here are my thoughts on the Connery films. Tune in tomorrow for Moore's mission debriefings. Dr. No Dr. No is undeniably entertaining but it did not find the ideal rhythm that makes the series truly work. Mix in some suspect acting, an action-lite and simple plot and it fails to stand out amongst

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Not as funny as it should be, yet The Watch just about manages to hold your attention for it's lean running time. Go to see it for Hill and Ayoade rather than for Stiller or Vaughn; the former find the only laughs whilst the latter fall flat on their face. The script tries to inject Stiller's customary heart into the films alien center, yet it lands way off the mark and comes off as a miss-fire

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Hey folks, It's been a while, but I fully intend to rekindle theadamharris.com over the next month, getting it caught up to speed with the film I've not posted about as well as getting ready for the Oscar season. Be ready, with the first new review coming tonight, once I have watched the film in question. It is likely to be my first Oscar Contender review, Ang Lee's "Life of Pi. Tweet Don't

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Tom Cruise; Rock God. Comparing Cruise to Bon Jovi or Jagger was never a position you would intend on finding yourself, but there is no denying his bold and daring take at breaking the "Tom Cruise Mould" is one that works on virtually every level. Stacee Jaxx may not look as rugged and washed up as the typical leading man of a rock and roll band, but he sure makes up for it in other ways. He

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Prometheus is undeniably the coolest title for a film yet this year, yet whilst it struggles to break barriers in the genres that both big sisters "Alien" and "Aliens" managed to do, it stands proudly above the lesser splatterings of the the current blockbuster season. It isn't as clever as it thinks it is, but in many ways that isn't relevant. When you step back and view Prometheus for its

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There is much of this darker telling of the classic Snow White story to like. Chris Hemsworth's accent isn't one of them. The slow and forgettable first half an hour isn't one of them either. What there is to like is that Kristen Stewart proves she has some gravitas in her arsenal and Charlize Theron proves that Summer 2012 belongs to her. More importantly, Snow White and the Huntsmen proves

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Whilst not as witty as both predecessors, Men in Black 3 still manages to find much more weight to its storyline than the second came close to finding and the first even attempted to find. It's a much more clever storyline, one which sees Will Smith's J having to go back to 1969 to stop the villainous Boris the Animal from eliminating Tommy Lee Jones' K. Taking a leaf from Back to the Future

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Dark Shadows is the proof that we have all "been there, done that" before. A collaboration between Tim Burton & Johnny Depp is becoming staple to the yearly blockbuster schedule, but it has never felt so tired as it does here. The storyline is relatively simple at heart, where Depp's Barnabus Collins is cursed to become a Vampire and condemned to be be buried alive for two centuries.

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Whilst undeniably in touch with the life of inner-city schools, and boasting an excellent performance by Ryan Gosling, Half Nelson still feels like a lesser sum of greater parts. Revolving around Gosling's Daniel Dunne, Half Nelson follows his life as he balances teaching a group of high school students and a drug addiction. Dunne is a troubled man; he is depressed, sad and lonely but manages

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As cuddly as the biggest teddy in a bear factory, Away We Go revels in the fact that its two main characters are so likeable it would be impossible not to fall for them. Burt and Verona are the dream of every relationship, one which is built on affection, devotion and love. It's also one that strives to find its place in the world, and the duo are questioning where life is taking them. It's

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It can't be an easy task. Taking four of the biggest superheroes from Marvel's comic book universe and combining them together into an epic storyline which features a threat so big no superhero alone can tackle it. The man tasked with attempting to do just this is Joss Whedon, who not only took on directing but also plays a huge part in the script of this years second big blockbuster. Should

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Whilst it packs plenty of punches, booming music and visually exhilarating explosions into its overlong running time, Battleship also encounters a bizarre sense of deja-vu. Whilst it is understandable that a film about ships fighting an alien race out at sea would feature similar action sequences throughout, it is so similar that you almost forget you haven't seen each sequence before at an

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A class of upper class students who are shown that they can make what they want of their lives through poetry classes is one that will be remembered as a pinnacle role in Robin Williams resume. Reigned in from his usual "crazy" persona Williams' John Keating is an inspirational teacher, whose love for poetry comes out through the expertly written script and Williams' controlled and touching

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As a fan of a great horror, a film like The Cabin in the Woods always stood a chance of being a success. Yet, to truly pin down this film as horror would be a gross injustice to what is undeniably a surprisingly hilarious, bitterly dark, fantastically inventive and totally insane tribute to a number of genres. Its tagline so casually states that if "you think you know what's going to happen,

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Philadelphia is a film that has a point to make and certainly isn't shy in tugging on the heart strings in making it. Tackling the issues of AIDS at a time when Hollywood shied away from the subject has earned it a place in film history and thankfully it is a worthy entry on its own terms as a film. Led by an Oscar winning performance by Tom Hanks, Philadelphia's strengths as a story are played

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Just about the perfect feel-good film, it's a shame the pairing of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck haven't been able to create another masterpiece together in the fifteen years since. Perfection with every word, each one thought out to create a prolonged effect and feeling on the viewer days after its credits roll; the script is the films ace. There are several life-changing moments for the

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The Hunger Games isn't scared to translate the brutality of its subject matter onto the screen. It's at times quite violent, dark and bleak. It also is a very visually beautiful and thought provoking vision of a world driven to extremes by the very nature of being run by the human race. This is a world where the powerful make the poor fight to the death in a "game" of survival. Donald

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There's a new SpoilerTV Podcast up and ready for a listen. You can check it out HERE Don't forget you can subscribe to the STV podcast on itunes HERE In the podcast The ODI, CJ and Adam debate on what 3 shows should be saved if all shows were cancelled. We talk about the latest episodes of Awake, The Walking Dead and recap some of the latest TV and Movie News. Our Weekly Topic: If all shows

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I wish that brilliant acting, exciting action sequences and a gritty directoral vision were enough, but sadly Safe House falls so short in it's most vital area; the script. Wafer thin, riddled with a set-up that is poorly executed, concluded or even explained the story is so blind in the belief that it is clever it's unforgivable. Mix in a twist so pain numbingly obvious you can see it coming

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Undeniably the slickest, funniest and smartest comedy to hit cinemas in 2012, 21 Jump Street should also be the first real evidence that Channing Tatum has the talent his name has yet to become synonymous with. A witty script by Jonah Hill and his team leads to a film which packs in plenty of big action sequences, hilarious set pieces as well as a lot of heart, and it's refreshing to see a

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Even though I haven't done so previously, I'd quite like to store all my film reviews in one place, so I'll also be putting in old film reviews as I watch them/write them. Starting with "The Notebook." The Notebook is a load of sentimentality wrapped so tidily in a bow that you can easily be forgiven for not anything more than the definition of tear jerker. However if you delve a little deeper

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Unfortunately losing the "of Mars" from the title still couldn't hide the fact that the red planet's visuals are very dull and lacking in stimulating locations. Mix into the fold the fact that the film is filled with terminology that is difficult to follow and a shaky performance from Taylor Kitsch, and John Carter finds itself looking big but actually lacking in terms of quality. It is a

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