Barry Wurst

Barry Wurst II is a senior editor & film critic at MAUIWatch. He writes film reviews for a local Maui publication and taught film classes at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs (UCCS). Wurst also co-hosted podcasts for Screengeeks.com and has been published in Bright Lights Film Journal and in other film-related websites. He is currently featured in the new MAUIWatch Podcast- The NERDWatch.

Barry WurstMay 16, 2008
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TMNT – One Year Later

how to learn japanese Dave's Note: This was supposed to go up in March, but I slacked and lost track…
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Barry WurstMay 16, 2008
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SG Cinema Flashback – Star Trek: Insurrection

From the oft-heard complaints you hear from Trekkies about the fourth, fifth and ninth Star Trek films, you’d think…
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Barry WurstMay 16, 2008
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SG Cinema Flashback – Willow

This month marks 20 years since the theatrical release of Willow, the fantasy written and produced by George Lucas…
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Barry WurstApril 22, 2008
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Starfest Report: Horrorfest Premiers

While much of the Denver Marriot blanketed the sci-fi and fantasy-heavy genre celebration, the far right wing of the hotel,…
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Barry WurstApril 21, 2008
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Starfest Report: WB Panel for Get Smart and Speed Racer

What most believed would be the highlight and centerpiece of the entire weekend convention ended up being an uneven exhibit…
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Barry WurstApril 2, 2008
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SG Cinema Sounds Composer Profile – Jerry Goldsmith

The late Jerry Goldsmith (1929-2004) has composed (and conducted) some of the all-time most beautiful, exciting, versatile and haunting volumes…
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Barry WurstMarch 14, 2008
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SG Cinema Flashback – Big

Big is a film that surprised audiences when it premiered 20 years ago and, even today, the movie takes…
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Barry WurstMarch 13, 2008
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A Fanboy’s Reponse To the Incredible Hulk and Lost Boys 2 Trailers

In one night, the trailers to two of the most curiously anticipated films of the year unveil to varying responses. I wrote…
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Barry WurstMarch 6, 2008
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SG Cinema Flashback: Dark City

For a film to truly be a cult movie, it only needs to do one thing: flop. If people…
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Barry WurstFebruary 28, 2008
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Barry’s Review: Be Kind, Rewind

Barry’s Score: 9/10 Be Kind Rewind, the latest from the always innovative Michel Gondry, is a terrific film, one…
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