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Category: reviews

Only films I see in a theatre get a full-on review. Other titles seen on dvd and the like are covered in the “Reactions” section. My take on spoilers is that they pertain to the crux of the filmgoing experience – so while my posts aren’t what I’d call “spoilerific”, consider yourself warned.

All films are rated from one to four stars.

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X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

What if we could change the past? What if we could reboot it. Would we? Should we?

Posted on May 25, 2014May 29, 2016
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GODZILLA

When forces of nature collide, it’s best to just stand back and look for cover.

Posted on May 18, 2014May 23, 2014
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ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE

Living for entire centuries isn’t just flirting with despair and isolation. It’s a goddamned invitation.

Posted on May 8, 2014May 13, 2014
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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

Sometimes the human part of a superhuman story is just far more interesting.

Posted on May 5, 2014March 11, 2015
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OCULUS

There’s what we see, what we want to see, and what we wish we could un-see.

Posted on April 20, 2014April 24, 2014
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NYMPHOMANIAC volume II

They say it’s better the second time; They say you get to do the weird stuff.

Posted on April 8, 2014April 13, 2014
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NYMPHOMANIAC volume I

Let’s talk about you and me. Let’s talk about all the good things – and the bad things – that may be.

Posted on April 7, 2014June 29, 2014
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CAPTAN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER

A remarkably grounded entry in Phase Two examines the world we live in, and its balance between freedom and fear.

Posted on April 6, 2014April 30, 2019
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NOAH

Who knew there’d be so much to say about three chapters worth of scripture?

Posted on March 30, 2014April 4, 2014
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ENEMY

We all talk to our own reflections. What happens when the reflection starts talking back?

Posted on March 24, 2014March 29, 2014
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MUPPETS MOST WANTED

Now that we’ve replayed the music and relit the lights, it’s time for The Muppets to do what they do so well – get into a crazy conundrum.

Posted on March 23, 2014March 28, 2014
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THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

Wes Anderson returns with something sweet for audiences to delight in.

Posted on March 16, 2014March 22, 2014

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