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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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THERE WILL BE BLOOD

How high does your mountain of wealth have to grow, before you realize that you couldn’t possibly spend it all in your lifetime?

Posted on March 1, 2008October 24, 2013
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ATONEMENT

Much as it may seem like one can always say sorry, sometimes the damage is done.

Posted on February 11, 2008September 1, 2012
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JUNO

Seldom do I walk into a movie blind. Hell, seldom do I walk in blurry, let alone blind. I know plot details, actors’ work, directors’ … Read More ›

Posted on January 15, 2008October 24, 2013
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I’M NOT THERE

Once upon a time you looked so fine…threw the bums a dime in your prime…didn’t you?

Posted on January 8, 2008October 24, 2013
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NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN

There are no clean getaways…

Posted on December 9, 2007October 24, 2013
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FRED CLAUS

Is it my imagination or do most modern Christmas films deserve a spot on the “naughty” list?

Posted on November 11, 2007June 4, 2013
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AMERICAN GANGSTER

The American Dream gets a Rude Awakening.

Posted on November 3, 2007October 24, 2013
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LARS AND THE REAL GIRL

And now for something completely different…

Posted on November 3, 2007October 24, 2013
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CONTROL

Even at the best of times, control is only an illusion.

Posted on October 26, 2007October 4, 2013
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RESERVATION ROAD

What was it Hitchcock used to say about the bomb under the table?

Posted on October 19, 2007September 1, 2012
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MICHAEL CLAYTON

Once upon a time, Hollywood used to make tense dramas for grown-ups. Once in a while, it remembers how to do that.

Posted on October 14, 2007January 11, 2017
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3:10 TO YUMA

Even bad men love their mamas…

Posted on October 8, 2007October 24, 2013

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