Tag Archives: Ben Stiller

The Review of Madagascar – Escape 2 Africa

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Brad

The themes of self-esteem and learning your identity and independence are portrayed in the animated movie. Overall, it is a fun watch and worth a good laugh. Continue reading →

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Borat – Orientalist Satire for Make Glorious Debate Western Intelligentsiya

Posted on April 4, 2010 by BradHart

Sacha Baron Cohen’s 2006 film Borat has generated a great amount of popular and scholarly debate. Who was he making fun of in the film? Why exactly was Borat from Kazakhstan? Why did he come to the US & A, i.e. America? Who suffers because of Borat? Is/was it ok to laugh? Did audiences understand Baron Cohen’s intended lessons? If not, what did they walk away from the film thinking? This article delves into these questions and compares Borat to other post-communist, arguably Orientalist portrayals such as Molvania. Continue reading →

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Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny – A Review

Posted on February 25, 2010 by BradHart

It’s tempting to just say this film is a great pick for Jack Black and Tenacious D fans and leave it at that. But “Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny” is so much more. It’s an hour and a half of creative special effects, fantasy and dream sequences, hard-rocking music, pop culture references, low-brow humor, guest appearances, and extreme close-ups combined to reveal the origin of the band Tenacious D. Continue reading →

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Movies Miami Style: Films Set in the Magic City

Posted on February 22, 2010 by BradHart

Miami might not be like Los Angeles or New York, cities where movies are continuously being shot around every corner. But, Miami has certainly had its fair share of filming. Maybe it was chosen because of the movies plot and maybe it was chosen because of its location (it hard to shoot a beach scene in Nebraska). Whatever the reason, Miamis presence in the cinema has left other Florida cities to approach, and shyly ask for an autograph. Continue reading →

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Scrubs (DVD) Review

Posted on February 21, 2010 by BradHart

Nominated for 9 Emmys and 2 Golden Globes, Scrubs premiered in Fall 2001 to moderate fanfare and a respectable Nielsen rating of #34. And although the series has yet to achieve blockbuster ratings, it has managed to build a loyal fan base devoted to its unique brand of humor and quirky characters… Continue reading →

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