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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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FROZEN

Once again, Disney has awaken Sleeping Beauty…and this time, she’s ready to take on the world.

Posted on December 6, 2013September 11, 2020
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THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE

One year later, the world has grown…and the game has changed.

Posted on November 24, 2013November 20, 2014
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NEBRASKA

Turns out you can think you know an awful lot about your parents without knowing a heck of a lot at all.

Posted on November 22, 2013February 28, 2014
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THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN

America can inspire such beautiful dreams of love, music, and possibility. Unfortunately, we all wake up eventually.

Posted on November 17, 2013November 22, 2013
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DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

The band played on, but we’re beginning to forget the tune they played.

Posted on November 15, 2013February 28, 2014
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THOR: THE DARK WORLD

Whatever story we are told, should it be worthy, shall possess our adoration for Thor. The question is, is this film worthy?

Posted on November 10, 2013April 30, 2019
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ENDER’S GAME

Thirty years ago, a film like this would have rocked its audience…unfortuantely a lot has happened since Reagan left office.

Posted on November 3, 2013November 9, 2013
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ESCAPE FROM TOMORROW

An incredible story comes to life. Pity about the not-so-incredible story it chooses to tell.

Posted on October 27, 2013November 1, 2013
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THE COUNSELOR

That cheeseburger you regret eating the minute you’rve taken the last bite? That’s Ridley Scott ‘s ugly tale of high stakes and low morals.

Posted on October 25, 2013October 29, 2013
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12 YEARS A SLAVE

At an important time comes an important film; a film everyone should see, even if they only ever see it once.

Posted on October 18, 2013September 12, 2020
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CAPTAIN PHILLIPS

Pressure leads to Necessity; Necessity leads to Desperation.

Posted on October 13, 2013February 28, 2014
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GRAVITY

A wise Star Trek character once called space danger wrapped in darkness and silence. Who knew that Alfonso CuarĂ³n was such a Star Trek fan?

Posted on October 6, 2013February 28, 2014

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