Joo-Wang John Lee is a computer programmer at Binghamton University by day and a movie critic by hobby. Upon insistent suggestion from people around him, he finally decided to start critiquing movies in writing instead of just verbal form among his friends. His writings can be found at John's Movie Blog.
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Movie Review: Doomsday
I am almost tempted just to make a checklist of all the steals this film makes from other far superior post-apocalyptic classics.
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Movie Review: In Bruges
A fascinating crime thriller that hits the sweet spot where one does not know whether to laugh or recoil in shock.
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Reactions to Oscars 2008
A recap of one of the most satisfying Oscars in years.
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2008 Academy Awards: My Predictions
It looks like a real show will finally go on. How well can we predict it?
Reactions to the Oscar nominations, surprises and all.
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My Predictions for the 2008 Oscar Nominations
Predictions for a most unpredictable year.
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Movie Review: Cloverfield
Cloverfield successfully goes beyond being just a clever gimmick and works well as a genuine thrill ride.
An old-fashioned throwback to the '70s conspiracy thrillers.
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Movie Review: Superbad
The Apatow comedy crew descends further into sophomoric vulgarity and squanders whatever drama they attempt to explore.
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Movie Review: The Bucket List
It could have been a richer meditation on life, but it ends up trading in on Nicholson’s and Freeman’s personas rather than rejuvenating them.
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