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Star Trek Into Darkness

by Ronald A. Rowe May 21st, 2013 | Movie Reviews, Sci-Fi
stidStar Trek Into Darkness is a strange hybrid of a movie. Unlike its predecessor, which was extremely accessible to a general audience, Star Trek Into Darkness is a Star Trek movie for Star Trek fans. Full enjoyment of the film requires at least a passing knowledge and appreciation of the classic Star Trek II: the Wrath of Kahn.

Star Trek Into Darkness is so replete with references to, winks at, and juxtapositions against Star Trek II that it is hard for this Trekker to evaluate it apart from its inspiration. If you are a fan of the original series and
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To Shelley and Back

by James Maynard May 17th, 2013 | Movie Reviews
tftThe Frankenstein Theory is a new story from the classic legend, brought into modern times. In this telling, the monster is real (and near-immortal), living in the frigid wastes of northernmost Canada, and he is the subject of scrutiny.

Professor John Venkenheim (Kris Lemche, Final Destination 3) has spent his life pursuing the idea that the Frankenstein legend was, in fact, true, and that the creature is likely still alive somewhere. By the beginning of the film, the professor believes he has collected enough evidence to suggest that the creature has made its home in the frozen tundra up north.

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Dolphins and Whales 3D

by T Akery May 15th, 2013 | Family
dnwDolphins and Whales 3D: Tribes of the Ocean is a movie that you will find at your local planetarium. You will need to check the dates and times for your local planetarium to find out when this movie is playing. It is playing in the IMAX theater.

This is a soft story about some of the biggest creatures on Earth. The opening sequence after the title is very breathtaking. It is close up as most of us will ever come to these magnificent creatures. The first whale  featured is the enormous blue whale.

One of the things the movie makes abundantly
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Peeples

by Ronald A. Rowe May 14th, 2013 | Comedy, Movie Reviews
peeples posterDear Abby,
I’ve been dating a woman for a year now. We live together and I want to marry her. But she still hasn’t introduced me to her family. What should I do?
- Big Daddy

Dear Big Daddy,
You should dump her and find someone who isn’t ashamed of you ASAP. Really, what else could you do? Show up unannounced at her father’s house? That would almost certainly cause all sorts of embarrassing situations and most likely expose all the family’s secrets.

Unfortunately for theatergoers, Wade Walker (Craig Robinson of The Office fame) did not seek out Dear Abby for advice. Or her
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