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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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TO ROME WITH LOVE

Italians are such a passionate people, so you can see why Woody Allen wasn’t content just to tell one of their tales of love.

Posted on July 29, 2012August 7, 2013
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BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD

As the waters around you begin to rise, you can wade to safety or stand your ground. There are arguments to be made for both, but only one of them will ultimately make you stronger.

Posted on July 26, 2012December 7, 2012
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THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

The final chapter in an epic superhero trilogy has arrived.

Posted on July 22, 2012November 30, 2014
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TAKE THIS WALTZ

What goes through someone’s head when they’re thinking about changing partners?

Posted on July 8, 2012July 12, 2012
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER

Four score and seven hours ago, my theatre projectionist brought forth a new round of silliness.

Posted on July 4, 2012July 8, 2012
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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

The film so many of us thought wasn’t necessary brings more to the table than we thought it could.

Posted on July 3, 2012May 7, 2014
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MAGIC MIKE

Shakin’ your moneymaker and having women fawn over you might seem like the good life. But as it turns out, being a stripper can be a real grind.

Posted on July 2, 2012July 7, 2012
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TED

We all have to grow up eventually, and so do our toys.

Posted on July 1, 2012July 6, 2012
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BRAVE

Part of Pixar’s effort to regroup takes them all the way back to basics – perhaps further back than anybody expects them to go.

Posted on June 24, 2012June 28, 2012
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COSMOPOLIS

A lot of things can happen when a rich guy wants a haircut. Alternately, very little can happen, but a lot can be discussed while those few things are going on.

Posted on June 21, 2012September 13, 2012
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LOLA VERSUS

We all get our hearts broken eventually, and we all spend time consoling friends who have.

Posted on June 17, 2012September 30, 2012
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SNOW WHITE & THE HUNTSMAN

Is there more story to be told? Or will another venture into a land far, far away leave us feeling dopey, sleepy, and grumpy?

Posted on June 14, 2012December 6, 2012

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