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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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US

US has arrived to make the audience think long and hard about “Them”.

Posted on March 26, 2019September 12, 2020
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CAPTAIN MARVEL

Is it possible that we all have it within ourselves to be a hero?

Posted on March 10, 2019July 2, 2019
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FREE SOLO

The difference is the stakes

Posted on January 25, 2019February 18, 2019
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THE FRONT RUNNER

In America, questions of ethics abound in both politics and journalism. Ever wonder how we got to this point?

Posted on December 2, 2018September 22, 2019
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FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDEWALD

The Wizarding World has begun to age. With age comes wisdom…sometimes clarity…and occasionally regret.

Posted on November 16, 2018September 22, 2019
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BEAUTIFUL BOY

How does one give an honest effort when one’s life has become a series of lies?

Posted on October 31, 2018September 22, 2019
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HALLOWEEN

The world is an even scarier place than it was forty years ago. Fortunately, true heroes don’t scare very easily.

Posted on October 26, 2018September 22, 2019
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JULIET, NAKED

On fandom, fixation, and fondness.

Posted on October 25, 2018September 22, 2019
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CRAZY RICH ASIANS

In life, and in love, you can’t play not to lose.

Posted on August 19, 2018September 22, 2019
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THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS

A search for an understanding of identity can lead to some pretty dark corners.

Posted on August 13, 2018September 22, 2019
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WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?

The revolution was televised, and the revolution wore a cardigan

Posted on July 22, 2018September 22, 2019
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Whitney

If you can’t understand where you fit in with your own community, or if you have to deny your very being, no amount of applause will fulfill you

Posted on July 13, 2018September 22, 2019

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