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Posts by Chuck Koplinski:
Monsters Vs. Aliens: A technical knock-out only
Pixar’s latest release opens in Champaign-Urbana tomorrow. Is the $2.50 surcharge for the 3-D experience worth it?
In a Class by itself
This year’s recipient of the Palme D’or at Cannes — The Class — was more than deserving of its prize. Just take it from movie critic Chuck Koplinski, who daylights as a teacher when he’s not writing reviews.
Those Dirty Rotten Mothers
Fairy tale conventions and primal fears propel Coraline and The Uninvited.
Torino Proves a Grand Exit for Eastwood
Eastwood’s farewell flick is a dandy — one of the most genuine films of 2008.
2008: The Year in Film
Koplinski reviews the best and worst of film in 2008. Which movie took home top honors: The Wrestler, Gran Torino, Milk?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: A Moving Look at a Life Well-Lived
This film, based on a F. Scott Fitzgerald short story, finally sees the dark of a movie theater. Chuck finds it worth the wait.
Marley and Me: Just too Cute to Resist
I was prepared to hate Marley and Me. This is probably something a film critic shouldn’t admit but the trailers for this adaptation of John Grogan’s best seller features all the tell tale signs of …
Danny Boyle: Ever the Optimist
On the surface, it appears that director Danny Boyle’s films have very little in common. From the harrowing, cautionary descent into drug-addiction and madness that is Trainspotting to the unbridled optimism contained in Millions, it …
Bolt Delivers In-Your-Lap Entertainment
1-thumb-400×224.jpg” width=”400” height=”224” alt=”bolt-con1.jpg” class=”mt-image-left” style=”margin: 0 20px 20px 0;” /> If the reaction by the youngsters in the audience at last Saturday night’s preview of Disney’s Bolt is any indication, the new digital 3-D …