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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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KICK-ASS

What the fuck have you done lately?”

Posted on April 18, 2010July 6, 2012
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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

Or How an Inconsistent Animation Studio Out “Avatar’d” AVATAR.

Posted on April 11, 2010June 16, 2014
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HOT TUB TIME MACHINE

Not sure why I’m surprised…

Posted on April 4, 2010April 10, 2015
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FISH TANK

It’s one thing to watch a car wreck – it’s something altogether different to watch a car do a few swerves and donuts before it hits the brick wall.

Posted on April 1, 2010October 18, 2013
reviews, Toronto

CHLOE

Toronto never looks this good – and that’s coming from someone who lives here.

Posted on March 28, 2010July 6, 2012
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THE RUNAWAYS

Hello Daddy, Hello Mom…

Posted on March 21, 2010July 6, 2012
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GREEN ZONE

It’s amazing what a little hindsight can do.

Posted on March 14, 2010July 6, 2012
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Tim Burton takes us down the rabbit hole to a truly wonderful world.

Posted on March 10, 2010July 7, 2012
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THE LAST STATION

I can’t speak for everyone, I can only think of what I would want as my life’s train is pulling into its last station.

Posted on March 1, 2010November 24, 2012
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SHUTTER ISLAND

Why are you all wet, baby?

Posted on February 21, 2010July 25, 2012
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THE WOLFMAN

Even a man who is pure in heart
And says his prayers by night,
May become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms
and the autumn moon is bright…

Posted on February 14, 2010July 25, 2012
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THE BLIND SIDE

I sat down wanting to hate it and tear it apart as sentimental fluff…but I can’t.

Posted on February 7, 2010July 25, 2012

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