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Can’t Buy Me Love [retro review]   Leave a comment

“I mean, he went from totally geek to totally chic!” The Scoop: 1987 PG-13, directed by Steve Rash and starring Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, and Courtney Gains Tagline: Ronald is making an investment in his senior year. He’s hiring the prettiest cheerleader in school to be his girlfriend. Summary Capsule: I’ll buy you a diamond [...]

Posted June 1, 2012 by Eunice in Comedy, Romance, Justin, 80's

Swing Kids [retro review]   Leave a comment

“It don’t mean a thing, if it ain’t got that swing.” The Scoop: 1993 PG-13, directed by Thomas Carter and starring Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, and Tushka Bergen Tagline: In a world on the brink of war. You either march to one tune or dance to another. Summary Capsule: During the rise of the [...]

Posted May 23, 2012 by Eunice in Drama, Mike, Music, War

Eunice does The Avengers   15 comments

“That’s my secret Cap, I’m always angry.” The Scoop: 2012 PG-13, directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston, Scarlett Johansson, Clark Gregg, Chris Hemsworth, and Samuel L. Jackson Tagline: Assemble Summary Capsule: Earth’s mightiest heroes must learn to get along in order to stop the world from [...]

Posted May 22, 2012 by Eunice in Action, Comics, Eunice, Superhero

Eunice does Midnight in Paris   Leave a comment

“You can fool me, but you cannot fool Ernest Hemingway!” The Scoop: 2011 PG-13, directed by Woody Allen and starring Owen Wilson, Marion Cotillard, Corey Stoll, and Michael Sheen. Tagline: N/A Summary Capsule: A writer is able to go back in time to meet his creative inspirations in the ’20s.

Posted May 17, 2012 by Eunice in Eunice, Fantasy

D.C. Cab [retro review]   Leave a comment

“Fool! Your fare is the only thing stopping me from breaking your face!” The Scoop: 1983 R, directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Adam Baldwin, Mr. T, and Gary Busey Tagline: When these guys hit the streets, guess what hits the fan. Summary Capsule: Taxi drivers sure do lead a wacky life! Or so I’m [...]

Posted May 14, 2012 by Eunice in 80's, Comedy

Dead Poets Society [retro review]   1 comment

“Carpe diem, seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary.” The Scoop: 1989 PG, directed by Peter Weir and starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, and Ethan Hawke Tagline: He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary. Summary Capsule: Private school kids form an illegal underground society revolving around… Robin Williams’ poetry?

Posted April 26, 2012 by Eunice in 80's, Drama, Justin, Lissa

Eunice does The Night Before   Leave a comment

“Well, let’s see. I was kidnapped, they stole my dress, and I was driven over here in the trunk of a car.” The Scoop: 1988 PG-13, directed by Thom Eberhardt and starring Keanu Reeves, Lori Loughlin, Trinidad Silva, and Theresa Saldana Tagline: You lost your father’s car. Sold your prom date. And a guy named [...]

Posted April 11, 2012 by Eunice in 80's, Comedy, Eunice, Teen

Eunice does The Great Happiness Space: Tale of an Osaka Love Thief   Leave a comment

“In my mind, I’m not buying boys, I’m buying time.” The Scoop: 2006 NR, directed by Jake Clynell Tagline: Meet Osaka’s number one selling Host. Summary Capsule: Documentary about a Japanese host club.

Posted April 9, 2012 by Eunice in Documentary, Drama, Eunice

Heathers [retro review]   Leave a comment

“The extreme always seems to make an impression.” The Scoop: 1989 R, directed by Michael Lehmann and starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty Tagline: N/A Summary Capsule: Three girls named Heather fight to be Queen Bee in the high school social circuit while two outcasts (Winona Ryder and Christian Slater) fight the terror.

Posted April 4, 2012 by Eunice in 80's, Dark Humor, Drew, Justin, Kyle

Masters of the Universe [retro review]   1 comment

“I HAVE THE POWER!” The Scoop: 1987 PG, directed by Gary Goddard and starring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, and Courteney Cox Tagline: A Battle Fought In The Stars. Now… Comes To Earth. Summary Capsule: He-man, Teela, Duncan and a little troll must travel to Earth to retrieve a cosmic key to defeat Skeletor and regain [...]

Posted April 3, 2012 by Eunice in 80's, Action, Andie, Justin, Scifi, Superhero

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