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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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WAR HORSE

The “Movie About a Horse” is About More Than Just a Horse

Posted on December 26, 2011December 31, 2011
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TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY

Neither Shaken, Nor Stirred, But Still Very, Very Good.

Posted on December 23, 2011July 28, 2013
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THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN

Steven Spielberg harnesses the potential of 3-D filmmaking, and uses it to lead us on the adventure of a lifetime.

Posted on December 21, 2011December 26, 2011
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THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

It’s time to return to the land of ice and snow, for a tale of men who hate women. This time though, it’s David Fincher’s turn to take the wheel.

Posted on December 20, 2011December 26, 2011
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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL

Brad Bird Thinks Big – Very Big, and Re-Invigorates Ethan Hunt’s IMF Adventures.

Posted on December 18, 2011August 13, 2015
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YOUNG ADULT

If You’re making Your Bones eavesdropping on teenagers at a KenTaco Hut, Odds Are You Made a Wrong Move Somewhere.

Posted on December 16, 2011December 19, 2011
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THE ARTIST

Sometimes a Film Can Say an Awful Lot Without Uttering a Word.

Posted on December 9, 2011December 13, 2011
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THE DESCENDANTS

Death is Never The End of The Story: It’s Just the Start of Chapters You Never Knew Were Written.

Posted on December 4, 2011December 8, 2011
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SHAME

It’s Not Dirty, It’s Arty. Alright, Maybe It’s a Little Dirty…

Posted on December 2, 2011September 12, 2020
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MELANCHOLIA

Lars Von Trier Takes Us On A Long, Sad Walk…A Very Beautiful, Long, Sad, Walk.

Posted on November 27, 2011December 2, 2011
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HUGO

Martin Scorsese Learns Performs a Few New Camera Tricks, as He Unveils A Motion Picture Faery Tale.

Posted on November 22, 2011November 26, 2011
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THE MUPPETS

It’s Time To Put On Make-Up…It’s Time to Dress-Up Right. It’s Time to Get Things Started…

Posted on November 20, 2011December 20, 2012

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