Love Actually (2003)

This movie was selected not because it tied into anything currently in theatres (though with its combined cast, it probably does) but because we both love it, and came at it from different directions. Really, we just want more people to see it. Cheryl’s take: When Love Actually came out, it was one of those big movies that I avoided…

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Armageddon (1998)

Summer is blockbuster season by definition. Movie goers generally want to get out of the heat, sit in an air conditioned theatre and park their brains at the door while things explode for a couple of hours. Bonus if there is a lightweight romance subplot and a few laughs. Armageddon offers all of that.   Cheryl’s thoughts: Revisiting this movie,…

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Strictly Ballroom (1992)

This film was selected for a couple of reasons. In part, because Luhrmann’s Great Gatsby was in theatres and in part because we knew both of us would be miles apart in our review so it was a good lead in for our Cloud and Silver Lining personalites. Cheryl’s thoughts: Having seen and not loved other Baz Lurhmann films, I…

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