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Wow . . . Don't need to see this movie now. Wasn't gonna anyway but now I know that it sucks, I don't need to.

I think one glaring flaw in these movies for me is the fact that my favorite character, Ardeth Bay, from the first two movies, is entirely absent in this flick. So that's one thing that stands out in my mind.

Thanks, Denis

Hmm... Maybe I came off a little more harsh on Mummy 3 than I should have. While I don't condone spending money in theaters to see it (or calling it a "Mummy" movie for that matter), it did have a certain entertainment factor.

At best I would say rent this movie and watch it with nieces and nephews. I simply can't see this movie being a "must-own" (no matter how many DVD extras they may pile on it) even for those die-hards that need to buy EVERYTHING in a franchise (which I do frequently because "you can't have one without the other.")

"X-Files: I Want To Believe" Review

Please note: I am not, nor ever was a truly big X-Files fans and as such, the views and opinions given herein are one of a frequent movie viewer with only a passable knowledge of the show. Perhaps fans of the series will find something I did not within the film itself to bolster their response to the movie. Perhaps it's meant to be a tip of the hat to longtime fans by creator Chris Carter, similar to how Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back was a "thank-you" to Kevin Smith's followers, but this seems doubtful...

Also note: The review herein does not represent the views and opinions of Matthew or the other Satellite Feed crew. I saw this movie on my own. these are just my thoughts. Away we go...

It's been six years since The X-Files went off the air, and a lot has changed in the world of the truth being out there. Today, The X-Files: I Want To Believe -- the new movie that reunites Fox Mulder and Dana Scully with their legions of impressionable fans -- is out there with it.

For starters, neither of them is in the FBI any more. Mulder (David Duchovny) is a bearded loner living in the woods following charges brought against him by the bureau (it appears he was investigating paranormal phenomena or something all those years.) Scully (Gillian Anderson) has returned to her field of medicine as a cynical and morose physician at Our Lady of Sorrows, perhaps the worst name for a hospital in the history of health care.

However, it does help give I Want To Believe its dolorous air: this is a melancholy film in which lack of faith in God competes with women being abducted and severed limbs being found in the snow to see which can create a more meaningless universe. Scully was never exactly barrel of laughs to begin with, but by the end of the movie you begin to fear for her mental health.

The adventures start with the kidnapping of a woman from a snowy farm, a crime that is brought to the FBI's attention by Father Joe (Billy Connelly) an apparent psychic and also a former priest who is a convicted pedophile, having sodomized 37 altar boys. Father Joe is what we call an ambiguous hero.

The appearance of a psychic pedophile priest prompts the bureau to call Mulder back from retirement, and soon he's happily in harness, following Father Joe's instincts to various other snow-covered fields -- why was this movie released in July? -- while FBI agent Whitney (Amanda Peet) gives Mulder the once-over, FBI agent Drummy (rapper Alvin 'Xzibit' Joiner) sneers cynically at the very idea, and Scully mopes and weeps and urges her former partner to give up. "I can't look into the darkness any more with you, Mulder," she says, speaking for millions.

This part of the story is reminiscent of Silence of the Lambs, with Father Joe representing a slightly more benign Hannibal Lecter, one seeking his peace with God. There's more religious crisis in a subplot involving one of Scully's patients, a young boy with an incurable disease that may be treatable with stem cell research, although another priest, the head of Our Lady of Sorrows, is ready to give up on him.

The clergy doesn't fare too well in this film, overall. The FBI doesn't come across great either. And don't even ask about the world leadership: The sole joke involves Mulder and Scully returning to the bureau to find photos of George W. Bush and J. Edgar Hoover on the wall. They exchange a glance. Time to be morose again.

The surprises include the developing relationship between Mulder and Scully, which may be of interest to fans of the TV show who have been wondering about the future of that sexual tension. (Hint: they still call each other Mulder and Scully) It's certainly more believable than the story of the abductions, which becomes a medical horror show that is not just absurd but also familiar. Not to give anything away, but -- spoiler alert! -- it's as if Dr. Frankenstein sent Igor out for the brains of the audience.

The plea in the movie's subtitle is well placed: it has the air of a "special episode" of an old TV program that has outlived its intrigue. Directed by creator Chris Carter, it has much of the slick tensions of the original, but its hermetic investigations of the unexplained feel old-fashioned and absurd now, its battle between pragmatism and faith an artificial war. There's little at stake here, aside from everyone's reputation. It's time to close up the X-Files. The truth, if it's out there, may not be worth knowing.

Interesting little tidbit... I just learned that Mummy 3... was written by the creators of Smallville! ... Al Gough and Miles Milar. (I had no idea)

We saw the newest Mummy too, but I liked it. OK, I didn't like Maria Bello as Evy. But I thought the movie was fun. I would have like more Jet Li and the martial artsbut it wasn't a kung fu movie. It could also be that I'm a sucker for ancient China. The whole first Emperor this I find fascinating.

It wasn't the best Mummy, but it could have been a lot worse.

I recently saw a couple of movies in the past couple of weeks. Those two movies being the Rocker and Star Wars: The CLone Wars.

First, the Rocker. i don't know what I was expecting. But it was definitely not the awesome hour and a half that I witnessed.

Of all the actors on NBC's hit, Emmy-award-winning series, the Office, Rainn Wilson is one of my favorites. Could it be I sympathize with Dwight? Perhaps But I have always loved his performances, even in small roles such as Juno.

This movie was no excerption. Rainn Wilson really shined in this comedic piece of gold and I truly enjoyed it. It had some great comedy bits with other great actors such as Jane Krakowski, Jane Lynch, and Christina Applegate. So wonderful movie. I would definitely see it again.

Now, Clone Wars . . .

This was another movie I wasn't sure what to expect. When news broke initially of a new Star Wars movie (albeit a glorified pilot), I was excited. But as the months wore on, I was unsure of how this movie would holld up with me.

But luckily it held up well. Now, you cannot see this movie like an additional movie like the Star Wars flicks that we're used. It is different in many ways. It definitely feels like a pilot in a new series and I cannot wait for the series.

The characters were spot on on what we fans have seen in the past. I thopught it was chock-ful of action which definitely kept my interest! So I was not disappointed one bit.

Oh, and I loved the music.

So, great movies altogether and I would recommend them to anyone.

So this past weekend I got to see Burn After Reading. This was a good movie. If you liked the previous works of the Cohen brothers like O'Brother Where Art Thou then you will enjoy this.

An interesting tidbit that I found out after seeing the movie was that the Cohen brothers actually casted this movie before the even wrote it. The had particular actors and actresses they wanted to work with so they got them on board and then just started writing characters for them.

Speaking of characters the best one in my opinion was played by Brad Pitt. Brad did an excellent job and he was completly hysterical in this movie. It wasn't like other roles that he has played before and that is another reason I think I liked his character more than the others.

Overall this was a good movie but not great. About 3/4's of the way into the movie something really bad happens and it kind of goes downhill after that. Don't get me wrong there were still laughs to be had at the end of the movie just not as much as the first 3/4's of the movie. I got to see this for free and I am glad I didn't pay $9.00 to see it but it is definitly worth the rental price when it comes to dvd and I recommend seeing it.

I look forward to seeing Burn After Reading. I love the Coens' comedic films, with Raising Arizona and O' Brother being two of my favorite films of all time.

Just saw Choke on Sat(9/27). I liked it. I'm a fan of the author, Chuck Palahniuk. For those who don't know, he wrote Fight Club. Choke is funnier then Fight Club, but just as twisted. It does a good job at following the book, but the ending is different. I like the movie ending, but I think the book ending is better. Sam Rockwell and Anjelica Huston did a great job in the movie. I doubt that it will make a lot of money but I don't think it was meant to. It will probably cover the cost in theaters and make a profit in DVD sales.
IMDB page for Choke:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1024715/

Choke was good, but I like Zack & Miri make a porno MUCh better!

Oh the new Bond flick is AWESOME!

Kurai