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Paul Salfen

Paul Salfen

"From Friday (you have to see it to understand): Dad: Everytime I come in the kitchen, you in the kitchen! In the goddamn refrigerator! Eatin' up all the food. ALL the chitlins... ALL the pig's feet... ALL the colleygreens... ALL the hog-mows. I wanna eat them chitlins... I like pigs FEET! Too many to list...so why did I pick that one?"

Agrees with the Tomatometer 69% of the time.

Biography:
My name is Paul Salfen and I write movie reviews and do interviews for Supercala.com. I also write for the Dallas Music Guide. Besides that I play and write music, travel a lot, and constantly stay busy with numerous projects.
Favorites:
Star Wars (the first three films) Raiders of the Lost Ark Citizen Kane The New Jersey Trilogy (Clerks, Mallrats, and Chasing Amy) Nosferatu Friday Sunset Blvd. Almost Famous O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Publications:
FHM [UK] , Supercala.com
Critics' Group:
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association
Total Reviews:
161
Total QuickRatings:
3
Location:
Dallas, Texas

Best Reviewed Films

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5/5 68% Public Enemies (2009) " An on-the-spot, VIP ushering into the gangster movie hall of fame. It's a real movie, one which you'll be proud to say you paid to see. Eat that, Optimus." — FHM [UK]
Posted Jul 3, 2009
9.5/10 94% The Dark Knight (2008) " ...even if Ledger hadn't died, critics and audiences alike would still be buzzing about the star's turn as The Joker." — Supercala.com
Posted Aug 8, 2008
9.5/10 95% Pan's Labyrinth (2006) " ...offers escapism of the highest level, transporting the viewers to an entirely different world altogether that holds you in its clutches until the very end." — Supercala.com
Posted Nov 3, 2006
9.5/10 86% The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) " The raunchy humor is at least one notch above Wedding Crashers and even makes American Pie seem pretty tame." — Supercala.com
Posted Aug 19, 2005
9.5/10 92% Million Dollar Baby (2004) " It has stereotypical underdog elements, but Eastwood, Swank, and Freeman are so powerful in the film, that it seems fresh." — Supercala.com
Posted Feb 18, 2005
9.5/10 50% The Passion of the Christ (2004) " If Gibson's central wish was for people to discuss Jesus, mission accomplished. If you can manage to disregard the hype, you'll witness a wonderfully made film." — Supercala.com
Posted Mar 2, 2004
9.5/10 75% House of Sand and Fog (2003) " Arguably the most powerful film of 2003." — Supercala.com
Posted Dec 31, 2003
9.5/10 96% Catch Me If You Can (2002) " The most enjoyable and fun film this holiday season!" — Supercala.com
Posted Dec 27, 2002
9.5/10 96% The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) " ...the end result is just astounding." — Supercala.com
Posted Dec 18, 2002
9.5/10 91% Adaptation (2002) " Truly a cinematic gem." — Supercala.com
Posted Dec 6, 2002
9.5/10 89% Far From Heaven (2003) " It's one of the best films of the year!" — Supercala.com
Posted Nov 16, 2002
9/10 70% Mission: Impossible III (2006) " ...one of those films that's fun to see in the theater with a full audience on a big screen, popcorn in hand." — Supercala.com
Posted May 18, 2006
9/10 75% Zathura (2005) " Zathura is a great example of a live action family film that the whole family can enjoy." — Supercala.com
Posted Nov 23, 2005
9/10 88% Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) " The billion-dollar franchise continues its reliable mix of youthful wonder, charm, and sense of adventure, all while making it accessible to adults and children alike." — Supercala.com
Posted Nov 23, 2005
9/10 74% War of the Worlds (2005) " There's plenty of blood, most of the cast of thousands die, and some of the images are just plain disturbing...I loved it." — Supercala.com
Posted Jun 29, 2005
9/10 76% Frida (2002) " The film does justice to Kahlo's life and work with a style that would've made Frida herself proud." — Supercala.com
Posted Nov 1, 2002
9/10 73% Heaven (2002) " Tykwer brings to life the late Kieslowski's script in this intense and romantic gem of a film." — Supercala.com
Posted Oct 11, 2002
9/10 66% CQ (2002) " One of the most fun, stylish movies in recent memory." — Supercala.com
Posted Jun 20, 2002
8.5/10 84% The Descent (2006) " This film, unlike Hostel or Saw, has a gross-out factor that's actually fun." — Supercala.com
Posted Aug 8, 2006
8.5/10 59% Hostel (2006) " Eli Roth has made the sickest movie to ever be called enjoyable. Quite a ride." — Supercala.com
Posted Jan 6, 2006
8.5/10 44% The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) " Although it's not the horror film the trailers will lead you to believe, this film exceeds expectations in every way." — Supercala.com
Posted Sep 9, 2005
8.5/10 88% X2: X-Men United (2003) " X2 has everything fans could want in a sequel!" — Supercala.com
Posted May 2, 2003
8.5/10 67% Interview With the Assassin (2002) " ...an impressive and challenging piece of work." — Supercala.com
Posted Dec 7, 2002
8.5/10 76% Igby Goes Down (2002) " Both Steers and Culkin will surely be remembered for what is certain to be called a 'breakthrough' film for each of them." — Supercala.com
Posted Sep 13, 2002
8/10 68% Pineapple Express (2008) " This is not just a movie for potheads." — Supercala.com
Posted Aug 8, 2008
8/10 63% Spider-Man 3 (2007) " While the preview makes this one look a little more dark and sinister, it's really not." — Supercala.com
Posted May 1, 2007
8/10 12% Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) " Incredibly fun to see with an audience and the best installment since the original." — Supercala.com
Posted Oct 5, 2006
8/10 76% The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (2005) " ...a pleasant and safe cinematic experience for the whole family." — Supercala.com
Posted Dec 9, 2005
8/10 79% Red Eye (2005) " A tightly-wound, tense thriller that's worth the trip to the theater." — Supercala.com
Posted Aug 19, 2005
8/10 55% Madagascar (2005) " It's not groundbreaking by any means, but it's the best family film out there so far this Summer." — Supercala.com
Posted May 27, 2005
8/10 80% Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) " This one is definitely the best of the three. Fear not, fans. Lucas came through in the clutch." — Supercala.com
Posted May 19, 2005
8/10 24% Walking Tall (2004) " Director Kevin Bray knows what his audience wants...they want their bad guys to be really bad, and their hot chicks (Ashley Scott) to be really hot." — Supercala.com
Posted Apr 6, 2004
8/10 68% Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) " Besides Depp's other flick Pirates of the Caribbean, this may be the most enjoyable action film of the summer." — Supercala.com
Posted Sep 12, 2003
8/10 72% The Italian Job (2003) " A fun ride!" — Supercala.com
Posted May 30, 2003
8/10 49% Bruce Almighty (2003) " Carrey still has 'it'." — Supercala.com
Posted May 23, 2003
8/10 78% 25th Hour (2003) " Lee made this one from the heart and it shows." — Supercala.com
Posted Dec 20, 2002
8/10 71% The Ring (2002) " Officially 2002's creepiest movie." — Supercala.com
Posted Oct 21, 2002
4/5 87% To Die For (1995) " Breakout performance from Nicole Kidman" — Supercala.com
Posted Aug 16, 2002
7.5/10 56% Breakfast on Pluto (2005) " The writing, direction, music, and acting are all fantastic, but the film ends up being a little long and centers around a main character that's a little hard to embrace." — Supercala.com
Posted Nov 18, 2005
7.5/10 68% Closer (2004) " The cast is fantastic in a film that's hard to enjoy." — Supercala.com
Posted Dec 3, 2004
7.5/10 70% Dodgeball - A True Underdog Story (2004) " Just when it seemed like Ben Stiller needed to go away for a while, he hams it up once again with even better results than his last few attempts." — Supercala.com
Posted Jun 19, 2004
7.5/10 62% Hulk (2003) " Visually stunning and darker than expected." — Supercala.com
Posted Jun 22, 2003
92% Standing In The Shadows of Motown (2002) " I couldn't recommend this film more." — Supercala.com
Posted Dec 10, 2002
59% Die Another Day (2002) " This one will please the most loyal (forgiving) Bond fans..." — Supercala.com
Posted Dec 10, 2002
96% Bowling for Columbine (2002) " ...the most stunning film of the year." — Supercala.com
Posted Nov 8, 2002
18% Trapped (2002) " This one is probably best seen as a rental. From the looks of things, it shouldn't take that long to make it to the video store, either." — Supercala.com
Posted Sep 24, 2002
97% Spirited Away (2001) " This fantastically weird cartoon is definitely one of the most intriguing movies of the year." — Supercala.com
Posted Sep 24, 2002
7.5/10 73% Gangster No. 1 (2000) " If you can stomach the rough content, it's worth checking out for the performances alone." — Supercala.com
Posted Sep 13, 2002
51% Simone (S1m0ne) (2002) " Unlike most "Hollywood on Hollywood" movies, this one is actually a winner." — Supercala.com
Posted Aug 23, 2002
81% One Hour Photo (2002) " Frightening realism is always scarier than gore, and Williams is frighteningly realistic." — Supercala.com
Posted Aug 23, 2002
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