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OK, bye-bye…

The Score (2001) Dir: Frank Oz Stars: Robert DeNiro, Edward Norton, Marlon Brando and Angela Bassett I had the pleasure of re-watching this little caper/action/adventure recently.  Now, I don’t mind admitting that back in the day, I was a bit … Continue reading

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A fun spooky double feature suggestion

Frankenstein (1931) Dir: James Whale Stars: Colin Clive, Mae Clarke Boris Karloff and Frederick Kerr Young Frankenstein (1974) Dir: Mel Brooks Stars: Gene Wilder, Peter Faulk, Teri Garr, Gene Hackman and Marty Feldman Hopefully, you’ve had a great Halloween and … Continue reading

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Thank goodness for Mr. Smiley

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (2011) Dir: Thomas Alfredson Stars: Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ciaran Hinds, Toby  Jones and Stephen Graham Apparently, there’s an old British children’s song that goes something like this – Tinker, tailor, soldier, … Continue reading

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They’re having a good laugh

Please allow me to take a stab at a scene that’s been unfolding in my head ever since the Sight & Sound list deemed Vertigo the best film of all time… INT. SIGHT & SOUND OFFICE – NIGHT TIME NIGEL … Continue reading

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Putting the flames out

Mississippi Burning (1988) Dir: Alan Parker Stars: Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, Brad Douriff and Steven Tobolowsky I grew up in a predominantly white suburban neighborhood in the midwest.  I have never had the experience portrayed in the opening … Continue reading

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A Skip with a capital “S” – and some other items while we’re at it!

Savages (2012)  *** Skip *** Dir: Oliver Stone Stars: Taylor Kitsch, Ben, Salma Hayek, Jon Travolta, Blake Lively and Benicio Del Toro This film is one of the most violent movies I’ve seen in the past several years.  Its plot … Continue reading

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Zombies Vs. Strippers

Zombies Vs. Strippers (2012) Dir: Alex Nicolaou Stars: Circus-Szalewski, Eve Mauro, Brittany Gael Vaughn, Adam Brooks, Brad Potts and Adriana Sephora I don’t mind admitting that in high school, after particularly grueling weeks of study towards inevitable exams, my pals … Continue reading

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A silent film – from 1983

Koyaanisqatsi (1983) *** Burke Favorite *** Dir: Godfrey Reggio, Prod: Francis Ford Coppola You can’t pronounce it, I can’t pronounce it, but who cares? I figured since this is my 101st post, we should do something a little avant guard, … Continue reading

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Psycho – Our 100th Post

  Psycho (1960) *** Burke Favorite *** Dir: Alfred Hitchcock Stars: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, John Gavin, Vera Miles and Martin Balsam *** Welcome to the 100th post of ronhamprod.com: many thanks for reading the numerous entries we’ve posted over … Continue reading

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A sophisticated found footage film with a solid premise

419 (2012) Dir: Ned Thorne Stars: Mike Ivers, Scott Kerns, Ned Thorne, Emilea Wilson, Cara Loften, Ezra Mabengeza 419 – Official Site 419 – Facebook I have a friend who went on a mission trip with her church to Mamelodi, … Continue reading

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