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Today at 3:28 PM  That being said, there is also a fine line with that technology that movie makers are still fleshing out; still trying to figure out what is too much and what is not enough. For instance, in "Man of Steel" the action scenes are so frantic and epic, much of what is happening is lost. Many of the scenes moved so quickly, my mind was still trying to process one camera angle, when it darted to another and smothered it with a whole other event. I would also like to make one very important suggestion to future moviemakers who are filming in 3D; shaky cam and 3D don’t mix.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Following racist tweets, young mariachi loudly cheered in national anthem encore at NBA Finals

Friday, June 07, 2013  “The Purge” has its moments of silliness; most of that in the final third of the movie. I have to admit that I was hooked though, for a bit. The tension builds nicely and you get to know the family enough that you care for them and their situation. The movie also tries to make a social statement about the Government and how people all have pent up anger and violent tendencies. Allowed to release that pent up and inevitable tendency for a short period, in theory, opens the door for 364 days of non-violence.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  "Now You See Me" starts off introducing us to four different magicians, two are well known, one is on her way up and one uses his skills as a common street thief. Together, they are brought to a locked room in a dingy hotel by a mysterious benefactor and coaxed to become a team in order to achieve a certain goal. That goal is a mystery to us as is most of the movie. The movie then cuts to just a year later and the four magicians have become the Four-horsemen, a daring magician team that quickly becomes the talk of the world after just their first show.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Dangerous thrills: After deaths of pro storm chasers, industry questions risks and motivations

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Detectives investigate Justin Bieber for reckless driving after former NFL star complains

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Cruise passengers expected back in US after fire on Royal Caribbean ship cancels trip

Friday, May 24, 2013  Movie review

Friday, May 17, 2013  Movie review by Chris Kennison

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Movie review by Chris Kennison

Monday, May 06, 2013  Movie review by Chris Kennison