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Ranking movies has never been easy!

August 11, 2010, Posted by junezach at 9:00 am

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I am a movie aficionado.  Since college days I have been creating movie reviews of my favorite films. Some were published in our school magazine while others could be read on this blog. One of the most challenging posts [...]

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MOVIE IN FOCUS: Inception

July 24, 2010, Posted by junezach at 2:59 am

A spectacular masterpiece by brilliant director Christopher Nolan and stars high caliber actors including the dynamic Leonardo DiCaprio, “Inception” will take you to the unfathomable depths of your mind while you are asleep and… dreaming.

Received excellent ratings from critics and movie viewers and hailed as the best movie of the year so far, this film should NEVER be missed! :)

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MOVIE IN FOCUS: The Twilight Saga- Eclipse

July 14, 2010, Posted by junezach at 10:06 pm

Eclipse is the third part of the Twilight film series based on the best selling book of the same name by the acclaimed novelist Stephenie Meyer. The movie is for those who adore a love triangle story between a vampire guy, a pretty human lady and a young man descending from a spirit warrior clan that shape shifts into a wolf. This is surely a hit among teens but if you are the type who likes this kind of genre then I’d say your age wouldn’t matter so go for it! :)

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MOVIE IN FOCUS: Prince of Persia- The Sands of Time (2010)

June 9, 2010, Posted by junezach at 4:28 pm

Knowing “Prince of Persia- The Sands of Time” is distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Mike Newell (worked for the movies “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” and “Mona Lisa Smile”), I put high expectations on the film in terms of visuals, action stunts and screenplay.

The movie is based on a very popular video game with the same name.

Would I dare miss it in the big screen? Never! :) That’s why you have it here!

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MOVIE IN FOCUS: Iron Man 2 (2010)

May 12, 2010, Posted by junezach at 4:55 pm

When the sequel to the popular movie of the great Marvel superhero character Iron Man hit the big screens, my younger sis, little bro and I rushed ourselves to the cinema on the opening day.

Iron Man 2 is my most anticipated film of this year. Read more to find out if it had met my expectations.

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MOVIE IN FOCUS: Clash of the Titans (2010)

April 26, 2010, Posted by junezach at 6:53 pm

Clash of the Titans is one of the most anticipated movies to hit the big screens this year. However it only received a fair rating and average reviews from movie experts and I am sharing same opinion with them. Wondering why? Read on.

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MOVIE IN FOCUS: Shutter Island (2010)

March 31, 2010, Posted by junezach at 3:22 pm

Set in 1954, U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) along with his partner, Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), were assigned to investigate the disappearance of a prisoner named Rachel Solando (Emily Mortimer) in the Ashecliff Hospital for the criminally most dangerous and damaged patients on the strange Shutter Island.

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The Hurt Locker wins Best Picture & Best Director @The Oscars 2010

March 8, 2010, Posted by junezach at 11:00 am

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards® was concluded Sunday evening (March 7, 2010) proclaiming The Hurt Locker as Best Motion Picture of the Year and its director Kathryn Bigelow as Best Director that makes her the first female director to win the prestigious award.  She won over her ex-husband James Cameron. The war-drama film bested its [...]

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MOVIE IN FOCUS: Alice in Wonderland (2010)

March 6, 2010, Posted by junezach at 11:18 am

By the creative director Tim Burton comes Alice in Wonderland, an extension remake adapted from Lewis Carroll classic novels “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking-Glass”. It is one of the most anticipated movies this year.

After the death of her father, Alice Kingsley attends a party at a Victorian estate. At age 19, she [...]

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MOVIE IN FOCUS: The Hurt Locker (2009)

February 24, 2010, Posted by junezach at 11:02 pm

The long wait is over. At last, I was able to purchase a copy of the best reviewed film- The Hurt Locker! I missed this one when it was shown in the theaters.

Earning honors from different award giving bodies and named as Best Film at BAFTA 2010 and Best Picture at the 15th Annual Critic’s [...]

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82nd Academy Awards Nominees: What and who's your bet?

February 11, 2010, Posted by junezach at 2:03 pm

Once again here comes the best part of the year in movie making, The Academy Awards popularly known as the Oscars. Annually, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) gives out recognition for excellence to professionals in the film industry. What makes it exciting for the Oscars this year is the ten nominations [...]

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JuneZach's Pick: My 15 Most Anticipated Movies of 2010

January 22, 2010, Posted by junezach at 8:42 pm

As you all know that I am a movie aficionado, I am so much excited to watch the upcoming movies of this year. Just like almost every year, we will be doomed by remakes, sequels and science fictions this 2010. Here are my top 15 picks (listed chronologically according to the date of release):
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Avatar named Best Motion Picture (Drama) at Golden Globes 2010

January 18, 2010, Posted by junezach at 11:50 pm

Dubbed as the ‘film of the century’, Avatar won the Best Motion Picture (Drama) award at the 67th Annual Golden Globes Awards. James Cameron, the creator of the two biggest budgeted and blockbuster films (Avatar and Titanic) was named Best Director while the outrageously funny flick The Hangover won Best Motion Picture (Comedy or [...]

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15th Annual Critics Choice Awards Winners proclaimed

January 17, 2010, Posted by junezach at 10:02 am

The 15th edition of the Critic’s Choice Movie Awards was concluded on January 15, 2010 televised from the Hollywood Palladium. Cameron’s Avatar grabbed most of the awards. Trailing behind to receive the Best Acting Ensemble, Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Christoph Waltz is Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds. The Hurt Locker was [...]

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