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MOVIES & TV: Staff Picks

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A Room With A View
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4 stars

Comedian Eddie Izzard has a really funny bit he does about British films versus American films. He theorizes you just can't eat popcorn during a British movie, but if an American filmmaker remakes the same flick, it has you ramming popcorn and candy into your mouth. He uses A Room With a View as the example. The American version would be "A Room With a View of Hell!"

A Room With a View is a wonderful British movie, but in line with Eddie Izzard's theory, it's definitely not a popcorn flick. It wraps you up in beautiful scenery, funny melodrama, great acting, and romance, so much so you won't want to do anything but watch the story unfold.
Crystal @ Main

The Hudsucker Proxy
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4.5 Stars
Don’t forget this early Coen Brothers film, featuring Tim Robbins and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Beth @ Southeast

Air Guitar Nation
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4 Stars
A documentary about the first U.S. Air Guitar Championships.  Get ready to rock.
Beth @ Southeast

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
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5 Stars
This totally absorbing documentary follows two men as they battle for the Donkey Kong world record.  Yes, it sounds ridiculous, but I promise—you will be on the edge of your seat.  This was my favorite movie of 2007. 
Beth @ Southeast

Tin Man
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5 Stars
John @ Goodlettsville

Conversations with Other Women
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3 1/2 stars
Are you a fan of romance movies? Do you have an admiration for great acting? Have you ever been to a wedding reception and felt lonely? Do you enjoy stylized cinematography? Have you ever fantasized about catching up with an old flame? Do you sometimes take chances on movies you’ve never heard of? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, this film is for you…. It stars Helena Bonham Carter as woman, Aaron Eckhart as man, and is directed by Hans Canosa.
Crystal @ Main

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Inland Empire
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5 of 5 Stars
Inland Empire is a surreal trip into a rabbit hole of egos, suppressed desires, and Hollywood nightmares. Working in digital video for the first time iconic director David Lynch synthesizes many of the themes of his previous works: small town American, the underbelly of Los Angeles, and the nature of evil. Reel and real reality blur as aging actress Nikki Grace (Laura Dern) gets the role she thinks will revive her career. Instead, she slowly slides into a spacetime warp and she must confront the nature of herself (as being) and her relationships with those around her (as woman). Antagonizing her is a Satan-like figure simply known as the Phantom (Krzysztof Majchrzak). He easily stands shoulder to shoulder with fellow Lynch mondo creep villains Frank Booth (Blue Velvet) and Bobby Peru (Wild at Heart). What most viewers will probably be asking themselves is, “is legal for someone to but my dreams on TV?”

Somewhere, Maya Deren is smiling.
Bryan @ Main

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Glass Bottom Boat
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5 stars
John @ Goodlettsville

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
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5 stars
John @ Goodlettsville

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Jim Henson's Jack And The Beanstalk : The real story
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5 stars This is a spectacular film that is well-acted, fun, and entertaining. It is a new take on an old story that starts out a little slow but builds up to an exciting conclusion. This film is rated pg and be aware that this movie is over 3 hours long.
John @ Goodlettsville

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High School Musical 2
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5 stars
John @ Goodlettsville

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