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Pete Vonder Haar

Peter Vonder Haar writes movie reviews for the Houston Press and the occasional book. The first three novels in the "Clarke & Clarke Mysteries" - Lucky Town, Point Blank, and Empty Sky - are out now.

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The Surfrajettes and VOLK Hang Ten At The Continental Club

By Pete Vonder Haar
Aug 13, 2022

The Surfrajettes/VOLK The Continental Club August 12, 2022 When you think of "surf rock," your mind probably conjures images of Waimea Bay or Teahupoo, of tanned dudes and dudettes waiting for their set as the sun gilds the waves. In other words you're probably not thinking of Toronto. But the beauty...
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Mack & Rita

By Pete Vonder Haar
Aug 12, 2022

Title: Mack & Rita Describe This Movie In One Happy Gilmore Quote: HAPPY GILMORE: But she's an old lady. I mean, look at her: she's old. You can't just take her stuff. She's too old. Brief Plot Synopsis: 30 is the new 70, which sounds about right these days. Rating Using Random...
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Prey

By Pete Vonder Haar
Aug 5, 2022

Title: Prey Describe This Movie Using One Simpsons Quote: MR. BURNS: Some men hunt for sport, others hunt for food The only thing I'm hunting for Is an outfit that looks gooooood Brief Plot Synopsis: For once, white people aren't the Comanche's biggest problem. Rating Using Random Objects Relevant To The...
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Gone In The Night

By Pete Vonder Haar
Jul 15, 2022

Title: Gone in the Night Describe This Movie Using One Death Becomes Her Quote: LISLE VON RHUMAN: This is life's ultimate cruelty. It offers us a taste of youth and vitality, and then it makes us witness our own decay. Brief Plot Synopsis: Couples therapy takes on a new meaning. Rating Using...
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Thor: Love And Thunder

By Pete Vonder Haar
Jul 8, 2022

Title: Thor: Love and Thunder Describe This Movie Using One Thor: Ragnarok Quote: KORG: It sounds like you had a pretty special and intimate relationship with this hammer, and that losing it was almost comparable to losing a loved one. Brief Plot Synopsis: God of thunder (and rock and roll) loves,...