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Josh Lasser is a freelance entertainment reporter/critic. His work has appeared in print, online, and perhaps one day in book form.
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007(x3) Weeks of 007 # 3 – "Goldfinger"
Welcome back to third third entry in “007(x3) Weeks of 007,” our weekly investigation of a James Bond movie as we head towards the release of “Spectre.” Up this week, the most James Bond movie of all James Bond movies,… Read More ›
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"Lass is More" Looks at "Welcome to Me"
Sometimes when you watch a movie, you’re not sure what to make of it. Welcome to “Welcome to Me.” It is funny, it is serious, it makes you feel and think and then… it ends and it does so without… Read More ›
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Thoughts on the Newest "Madame Bovary"
As of yesterday, over at IGN you can read my review of “Madame Bovary,” or at least the newest filmic adaptation of the classic novel. It is one of those movies where some things work really well, others work quite… Read More ›
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007(x3) Weeks of 007 #2 – "From Russia With Love"
Welcome back! Here we are, the second week of my James Bond series, and that means we’re doing Connery’s second outing, 1963’s “From Russia With Love.” People ask me about my favorite movie on a semi-regular basis and, when pressed,… Read More ›
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Lamenting the Lack of Movies for my Four-Year-Old Son
My son’s preschool ends this week, but his day camp doesn’t start for another two weeks, and as school actually finishes today instead of Friday, this really works out to be two and a half weeks. Schools all over the… Read More ›
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"Lass is More" Revisits "Chappie" for its Blu-ray Release
Part of being a critic, just like being a creator of a piece of art, is putting yourself out there. People have no problem telling you if they think you’re wrong. But, there is no point in being upset about… Read More ›
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Go Ahead, Listen to Someone Read my IGN "Entourage" Review to You
Earlier this week my review of the “Entourage” movie went live over at IGN. Having liked the film I am, according to Rotten Tomatoes, in the minority. I stand by my enjoyment anyway. I laughed (not as much as I… Read More ›
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Movie Review: "Spy" (2015)
Yesterday, I wrote the first in a series of James Bond articles and talked about “Dr. No.” Much of that discussion centered on the “Bond formula,” the things that would become hallmarks of the franchise. I then went out to… Read More ›
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007(x3) Weeks of 007 #1 – "Dr. No"
Welcome to the first entry in a new column, one looking at each of the James Bond films, individually. The goal is this – one movie and therefore one article a week which should, if I’ve done the math correctly,… Read More ›
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"Lass is More" is new with James McTeigue of "Survivor"
Happy Tuesday! As we have endeavored to do for much of the last few months, another Tuesday morning brings a fresh “Lass is More.” Up today, as promised, we have the director of “V For Vendetta,” James McTeigue. McTeigue’s newest… Read More ›
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The Director of "V for Vendetta" Returns with "Survivor"
Right now over at IGN, you can read my review of James McTeigue’s latest film, “Survivor.” Best described as a spy thriller, the movie stars Milla Jovovich as the United States’ lone chance to stop a terrorist plot, if only people… Read More ›
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Lass is More Interviews Marah Strauch of "Sunshine Superman"
BASE jumping. It isn’t something that I particularly understand, but happily movies exist in order to teach us… at least some movies exist in order to teach us. “Sunshine Superman,” directed by Marah Strauch, not only delves into BASE jumping,… Read More ›
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"The Stanford Prison Experiment" – And how does that make you feel?
Oh those psychologists and psychiatrists and other various sorts of brain-probing scientific-types, they are a kooky lot, the kind that likes to draw large conclusions about the world and the way humans work based solely upon their own personal experiences…. Read More ›
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Rooting for the Optimists
Wiser minds (and not) than mine are out there talking about “Mad Men” and what the finale meant and whether it was worth the hype and a worthy ending to the series, so I’m not going to do that here…. Read More ›
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"Good Kill" – Ethan Hawke Delivers
Just a quick link today to my “Good Kill” review which went live over at IGN yesterday. This is one that I’m not sure I have terribly much more to say about. I keep turning it over in my head… Read More ›
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"Mad Max: Fury Road" – So Great and yet Should be More
If you go and look, you’re going to see a number of breathless reviews for “Mad Max: Fury Road” explaining just how George Miller’s return to the franchise after 30 years is utterly brilliant. They will discuss how the action… Read More ›
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"Lass is More" puts "Still Alice" Head-to-Head with "Fifty Shades"
On the surface you might not think that “Still Alice” and “Fifty Shades” could be compared. But they can, they most certainly can. What each of the two movies offer, at their core, is a look at a couple’s relationship…. Read More ›
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Another Shot with Arnold Schwarzenegger
Last summer, I tried to describe to my daughter what it was like for me to meet Arnold Schwarzenegger. I completely failed at that attempted explanation. I did my best to tell her how this guy was, for years, the… Read More ›
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"The Muppets" are Coming, "The Muppets" are Coming
Last night, ABC announced many renewals, cancellations, and new series for the fall. Chief among these announcements in my world is “The Muppets.” Yes, Jim Henson’s creations are going to be back on a regularly schedule prime time network series… Read More ›
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"Lass is More" Looks at "The Last Five Years"
Love. I write that one word and I instantly want to launch into a Ewan McGregor-esque mash-up of eight million different love cliches. But, I’m not going to do that. Instead, I’m going to introduce you to the latest “Lass… Read More ›
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