See it or Skip it? Oct. 11
Argo
Ben Affleck’s latest film and third directorial outing details the true-life events that occurred during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, where a rescue team went under the guise of a film crew. With a unique premise and a cast that features Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin and John Goodman, this is one you should not miss.
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Here Comes the Boom
From the people that brought you “The Waterboy” and “Zookeeper” comes the story of a former college wrestler turned biology teacher, played by “Paul Blart: Mall Cop’s” Kevin James, who turns to mixed-martial arts to raise money for his school’s extra-curricular. While this film displays some potential, the comedic angle just might be overkill. Also, didn’t “Nacho Libre” have a similar plot, except it was a priest being a luchador?
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Seven Psychopaths
Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Tom Waits and Christopher Walken all in one movie called “Seven Psychopaths?” This sounds like a winner, but, wait, what’s the catch? Oh, it’s Colin Farrell as a struggling screenwriter who takes his inspiration from the cast. So much for my hopes of this film being on the level of the 1989 film “The Dream Team.”