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2012 at the Movies - Xanadon't

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People who added this item 2045 Average listal rating (1287 ratings) 7.6 IMDB Rating 7.8


That's right- the original poster featured punk rock nipples.
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People who added this item 1200 Average listal rating (752 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7
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People who added this item 454 Average listal rating (298 ratings) 6.3 IMDB Rating 6.4
Contraband (2012)


Because at times the plot felt as though it was held together by duct-tape.
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People who added this item 997 Average listal rating (651 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.1
Carnage (2011)
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People who added this item 525 Average listal rating (360 ratings) 5.5 IMDB Rating 5.8
Haywire (2012)


...but to kick total ass while looking pretty and also doing a fairish job at acting but luckily Soderbergh has been doing this thing long enough to know how to minimize the "not a professional actor" fall-out, while also bucking the Jason Bourne School of Editing philosophy.
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People who added this item 924 Average listal rating (631 ratings) 6.7 IMDB Rating 6.8
The Grey (2012)


"Danny! I'm coming Danny! I'm gonna getcha Danny-boy!"

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People who added this item 1548 Average listal rating (946 ratings) 7.8 IMDB Rating 7.9
The Artist (2011)


Well, actually... yes, it is sort of like a DeBeers Diamonds commercial, only longer.
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People who added this item 1125 Average listal rating (635 ratings) 6.3 IMDB Rating 6.4


"I say, old chap, this David Cronenberg fellow is one wheel shy of a full barrow."

"Poppycock!"

"Come again?"

"Horsefeathers!"

"What ever do you mean?"

"Tommyrot! Flapdoodle! Balderdash!"

"My dear sir, I'm not certain that I understand your objection in the matter."

"You're a fucking idiot. David Cronenberg is the motherfucking shit, so shut your goddamn word-hole."

"Oh. I see."
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People who added this item 179 Average listal rating (95 ratings) 7.3 IMDB Rating 7.3
Bullhead (2011)


I just can't believe they didn't go with this poster.
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People who added this item 1045 Average listal rating (681 ratings) 6.1 IMDB Rating 6.4
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People who added this item 1408 Average listal rating (872 ratings) 7.2 IMDB Rating 7.2
Shame (2011)


I liked this movie less than all of ^those^ people did.
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People who added this item 130 Average listal rating (64 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.2
Pariah (2011)

4. An excellent, under-seen film.
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People who added this item 718 Average listal rating (445 ratings) 8.3 IMDB Rating 8.3
A Separation (2011)
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People who added this item 356 Average listal rating (230 ratings) 6.3 IMDB Rating 6.5
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"A dressed up romantic comedy that

MOVES

you to roll your eyes.

MAGICAL

in the way it underwhelms." - Xanadon't
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People who added this item 1582 Average listal rating (1100 ratings) 6.8 IMDB Rating 7.2
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"Trades overly self-conscious art-house sensibility for the chance to becomes something vital. A disappointment of a movie **1/2" - Xanadon't Observer
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People who added this item 747 Average listal rating (550 ratings) 7.4 IMDB Rating 7.6


Pretty sure that tagline reads, "30 floors of epic badassery that puts the last action movie you saw to shame". Or at least it should.
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People who added this item 3944 Average listal rating (2739 ratings) 7.6 IMDB Rating 8
The Avengers (2012)


I've already forgotten who the guy in the glasses is. If only there was another Avengers movie coming out to remind me.
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People who added this item 338 Average listal rating (184 ratings) 7.4 IMDB Rating 7.4
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People who added this item 604 Average listal rating (353 ratings) 6.1 IMDB Rating 6.4
The Raven (2012)
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People who added this item 144 Average listal rating (75 ratings) 6.1 IMDB Rating 5.8
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People who added this item 2121 Average listal rating (1227 ratings) 6.2 IMDB Rating 6.2
Dark Shadows (2012)
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People who added this item 1147 Average listal rating (802 ratings) 5.7 IMDB Rating 6.4
The Dictator (2012)
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People who added this item 1564 Average listal rating (989 ratings) 6.1 IMDB Rating 6.1


Promises to feature just as many crows as there were in that movie The Birds, plus at least two more hatchets.
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People who added this item 2167 Average listal rating (1495 ratings) 6.7 IMDB Rating 7
Prometheus (2012)


"The search for our beginning could lead to our end."

And the search for Alien's beginning could lead to frustration.
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People who added this item 1702 Average listal rating (1139 ratings) 7.7 IMDB Rating 7.8


Keeping cursive cool since nineteen ninety something.
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People who added this item 661 Average listal rating (403 ratings) 5.9 IMDB Rating 6.3


..while Woody Allen realized that this title didn't actually make any fucking sense in relation to the film.
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Seeking a title for the beginning of our marketing campaign. Oh, fuck it. That's our title. And this is our poster. And it's the only one. We're sorry. Especially since the movie is actually pretty damn good.
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People who added this item 338 Average listal rating (213 ratings) 6.2 IMDB Rating 6.7


"I know! Let's make a largely enjoyable movie that's actually quite funny and engaging, but disguise it as just another stuffy costume drama."

Amazingly, everyone listened.
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People who added this item 206 Average listal rating (118 ratings) 6.9 IMDB Rating 6.7


took me to your brother's brother's movie and it was sublime. (sorry- a little Duplass brothers humor there. It's okay if you don't get it. In fact, it's probably encouraging.) But it really is sublime.
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People who added this item 334 Average listal rating (229 ratings) 6.5 IMDB Rating 6.8
Bernie (2011)


A story so unbelievable it must star Jack Black.
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People who added this item 3870 Average listal rating (2615 ratings) 7.7 IMDB Rating 8.4




.04% of the world's population enjoyed the bottom movie more. I'm of that .04%
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People who added this item 501 Average listal rating (339 ratings) 6.8 IMDB Rating 6.9


SAFETY
NOT
GUARANTEED


In Xanadon't Living Room: Whenever, 2013

______________________________________

* WANTED * Someone to
watch this movie with me.
This is not a joke. You'll
get ice cream after we get
done. Must bring your
own popcorn. Safety not
guaranteed. I have only
watched this three times before.
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People who added this item 282 Average listal rating (151 ratings) 6.8 IMDB Rating 6.5


You guys need a tagline for your poster? How about, "This movie has flashes of brilliance, but they're only minor and short-lived and ultimately the movie is actually kind of frustrating and mostly just so-so."

No?

You're just gonna run without a tagline?

Fine. Whatever.
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People who added this item 986 Average listal rating (658 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7
ParaNorman (2012)
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People who added this item 326 Average listal rating (199 ratings) 6.6 IMDB Rating 6.8
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People who added this item 1038 Average listal rating (642 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.2
The Master (2012)
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People who added this item 1841 Average listal rating (1245 ratings) 7.2 IMDB Rating 7.4
Looper (2012)
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People who added this item 1205 Average listal rating (738 ratings) 6.6 IMDB Rating 6.9
Frankenweenie (2012)
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People who added this item 1574 Average listal rating (1094 ratings) 7.4 IMDB Rating 7.7
Argo (2012)
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People who added this item 1051 Average listal rating (700 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.2
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People who added this item 860 Average listal rating (578 ratings) 6.3 IMDB Rating 6.8
Sinister (2012)
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People who added this item 242 Average listal rating (148 ratings) 6.4 IMDB Rating 6.7
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People who added this item 833 Average listal rating (586 ratings) 6.9 IMDB Rating 7.3


Yes, really, ^this^ along with the primary image to its left are apparently the only U.S. released posters to be found. How's that for completely generic and uninspired?? Ah but what the hell- this time it really is a case of the product matching the packaging.
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People who added this item 296 Average listal rating (165 ratings) 5.7 IMDB Rating 5.8
The Paperboy (2012)
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People who added this item 453 Average listal rating (286 ratings) 7.5 IMDB Rating 7


Every bit as strangely wonderful as the poster itself.
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People who added this item 1962 Average listal rating (1355 ratings) 7.5 IMDB Rating 7.8
Skyfall (2012)
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Running down the movies I watched at the cinema this year- presented in chronological order. Last year I caught 50 films during their theatrical run and 52 if you include repeated theatrical viewings of both Drive and Hugo. (And I like to include them, because it took me to an average of exactly one film per week!) This year I managed to see 56 different films at my local movie theaters (wait, no-- I actually watched one of them in Charleston, SC) and, oddly enough, wound up with two repeat viewings once again. Prometheus and The Perks of Being a Wallflower took the "multiple viewings honor" this time around.

What does all of this tell me? Well, basically, it indicates that I still love movies and that I took in far too many calories this year on movie theater popcorn.

Also, while the difference in number is slight, I've been under the impression for a while now that 2012 was a stronger year for movies than 2011. Was it 6 movies better? I dunno. So I think what I'll do is figure my average rating for the movies on this list vs. the movies on last year's list. You know, just for fun. And because I'm a huge dork. And to see if the numbers back up this general feeling of mine.

If you're interested in my take on any of these films they can be viewed somewhere over here: 2012 Film Archive

Okay, well shooting for 60 movies in 2013.


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