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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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FRANKENWEENIE

After a series of misfires, can Tim Burton get his mojo back? Perhaps a return to the drawing board will help him find his way.

Posted on October 9, 2012October 14, 2012
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THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER

Is there another world?

Is there a better world?

Well there must be…

Posted on October 7, 2012September 5, 2015
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KNUCKLEBALL!

With the baseball postseason poised to begin, a new doc is making the rounds about a rare breed of pitcher. So rare in fact, that there’s only two of a kind in the game today.

Posted on October 3, 2012April 4, 2013
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LOOPER

In looking back on one’s life, one of the biggest questions is understand what has happened and what had to happen.

Posted on September 30, 2012October 18, 2013
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THE MASTER

Paul Thomas Anderson’s tale of faith, rage, and broken spirits is his most audacious story yet…and like many highly audacious stories, it is very complexed.

Posted on September 23, 2012September 28, 2012
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LAWLESS

Behind every great fortune, there sits a great crime.

Posted on September 5, 2012January 12, 2013
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KILLER JOE

Southern style deep-fried murder might look good on the plate, but not everybody is going to want to take a bite.

Posted on September 2, 2012September 5, 2012
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PREMIUM RUSH

The summer is almost over, but get ready for one last ride.

Posted on August 26, 2012August 30, 2012
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SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED

Sometimes the important moments in life can be so fleeting. The tricky part isn’t only recognizing them, but also being lucky enough to share these moments with the right person.

Posted on August 14, 2012September 17, 2012
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CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER

Moment after moment of our lives, we are forced to decide what’s in our own best interest, and what’s best for everybody else. Sometimes those decisions are easy: Other times, not so much.

Posted on August 13, 2012August 7, 2013
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THE BOURNE LEGACY

Extreme ways are back again – Extreme places I don’t know.

Posted on August 12, 2012August 17, 2012
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TOTAL RECALL

The strangest thing about waking up from a dream? It’s surprisingly tricky to go back to sleep and fall back into the same dream.

Posted on August 5, 2012August 10, 2012

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