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Louis B. Parks

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The Sure Thing (1985) 84% EDIT “Gib may be uncouth, but the film avoids the sleaze of many teen films. And its final message insists true love is even better than a sure thing. ” – Houston Chronicle Jan 7, 2026 Full Review Re-Animator (1985) 88% EDIT “Director Stuart Gordon knows how to keep the story moving and brings such a naturalistic feel to the pacing and scenes that the outrageous story seems almost plausible.” – Houston Chronicle Oct 16, 2025 Full Review Pumpkinhead (1988) 51% EDIT “Pumpkinhead has a host of familiar horror film elements, but they are used with enough skill and originality to keep it entertaining. ” – Houston Chronicle Aug 13, 2025 Full Review Radio Free Albemuth (2010) 40% EDIT “Modestly budgeted but professional, this film has some imaginative visuals and a strong cast.” – Houston Chronicle Dec 4, 2014 Full Review The Vow (2012) 30% 1/4 EDIT “"The Vow" is a cinematic box of candy wrapped in bright red cellophane. Like any box of chocolates, you have to bite a lot of bad centers to get to the few good ones.” – San Francisco Chronicle Feb 9, 2012 Full Review Boogie Nights (1997) 91% EDIT “The film remains sporadically interesting but looses its zest and humor. It turns ugly-violent. By the end of 2.5 hours, it has worn out its welcome.” – Houston Chronicle Jul 6, 2010 Full Review Fanboys (2009) 33% 2.5/4 EDIT “Even geeks enjoy poking fun at geeks. And they really know how.” – Houston Chronicle Feb 6, 2009 Full Review Surfer, Dude (2008) 0% 2/4 EDIT “Surfer, Dude is a bizarre throwback. It feels 25-30 years out of date and seems to be meant to be watched on VHS, oops, make that DVD, while stoned.” – Houston Chronicle Sep 12, 2008 Full Review Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) 78% 3.5/4 EDIT “Partly due to its intensity, Order of the Phoenix is better than the first four in the series. Also credit a much tighter, meatier script and better acting.” – Houston Chronicle Jul 10, 2007 Full Review Live Free or Die Hard (2007) 82% 3/4 EDIT “Live Free or Die Hard is the most creative and exciting Die Hard film since the original, though it's hardly the original's equal.” – Houston Chronicle Jun 26, 2007 Full Review Broken Bridges (2006) 5% 2/4 EDIT “When you can get just as good on the Hallmark network, why drive all the way to a theater?” – Houston Chronicle Sep 8, 2006 Full Review Lassie (2005) 93% 3/4 EDIT “This new Lassie is no match for the original MGM production (Roddy McDowell, Donald Crisp, Elizabeth Taylor, etc.), but there are many compensations that make it fine family entertainment.” – Houston Chronicle Sep 1, 2006 Full Review Barnyard: The Original Party Animals (2006) 23% 2.5/4 EDIT “Adults will get enough laughs to survive gags such as the chickens using a Col. Sanders dartboard but will likely lose patience waiting for the very predictable story and sentiments to slowly play themselves out.” – Houston Chronicle Aug 4, 2006 Full Review Paradise, Texas (2005) 2.5/4 EDIT “Joe Conway's script needs more dramatic edge and motivation and a less easy resolution, but we're glad when things work out the way we knew they would.” – Houston Chronicle May 3, 2006 Full Review Slither (2006) 87% 3/4 EDIT “Slither is seriocomic horror, alternating laughs with gooey, creepy scares.” – Houston Chronicle Mar 31, 2006 Full Review Firewall (2006) 19% 2.5/4 EDIT “If you're in the mood for a thriller, Firewall will suffice -- barely.” – Houston Chronicle Feb 10, 2006 Full Review Serenity (2005) 82% 3/4 EDIT “The best summer thrill ride since Batman Begins, Serenity roars in a late but mighty welcome considering this year's sub-fun slate.” – Houston Chronicle Sep 30, 2005 Full Review Alice and Martin (1998) 64% B- EDIT “Techine keeps a tight rein on his actors' dramatics.” – Houston Chronicle Jul 21, 2005 Full Review Frequency (2000) 70% EDIT “Why gripe about a few minor inconsistencies? Just relax and enjoy the show.” – Houston Chronicle Jul 21, 2005 Full Review Chuck & Buck (2000) 85% B EDIT “All the people of Chuck & Buck feel very human.” – Houston Chronicle Jul 21, 2005 Full Review The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg (1999) 97% EDIT “It seems too much to ask a movie to entertain, inform and inspire. For it to also work as sports story, social history and biography is a home run with men on base.” – Houston Chronicle Jul 21, 2005 Full Review Dudley Do-Right (1999) 16% EDIT “Dudley is merely a dud.” – Houston Chronicle Jul 21, 2005 Full Review I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) 23% EDIT “None of the cast comes off well, but they have little to work with, since the dialogue sounds like it was made up on the spot and performed without rehearsal.” – Houston Chronicle Jul 21, 2005 Full Review Keeping the Faith (2000) 68% EDIT “The ending gets a little too cute, and isn't true to Anna's independent nature. Oh well, to forgive is divine.” – Houston Chronicle Jul 21, 2005 Full Review Satyricon (1969) 76% EDIT “Those who don't weaken and bolt for the door experience a one-of-a-kind visual adventure they are unlikely to forget.” – Houston Chronicle Jul 21, 2005 Full Review
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