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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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THE NICE GUYS

A familiar genre gets a new champion.

Posted on May 22, 2016September 28, 2019
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MONEY MONSTER

What hope is there for the masses when second estate goes unchecked, and the fifth estate is ill-prepared?

Posted on May 15, 2016September 11, 2020
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

It’s not about the fight, it’s about what causes it.

Posted on May 10, 2016September 28, 2019
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SING STREET

Believe it: a song can save your life.

Posted on April 24, 2016September 28, 2019
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THE JUNGLE BOOK

Everything old is new again…and maybe it’s about time.

Posted on April 17, 2016September 28, 2019
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MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

What happens when close encounters occur in the mud of the American south?

Posted on April 10, 2016September 28, 2019
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EVERYBODY WANTS SOME

That’s the thing about these freshman boys; we get older – they stay the same age.

Posted on April 6, 2016September 28, 2019
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BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Who’s to say?

Posted on March 27, 2016September 28, 2019
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THE BRONZE

A dirty little ditty about the dangers of believing your own hype.

Posted on March 24, 2016September 28, 2019
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CHI-RAQ

Sex and Sattire Straight from Spike.

Posted on March 22, 2016September 12, 2020
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THE LITTLE PRINCE

There’s a world of difference between being essential and being special.

Posted on March 20, 2016September 28, 2019
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ZOOTOPIA

Sometimes we need a refresher course on what we were taught as children, so we can properly teach it to OUR children.

Posted on March 13, 2016September 28, 2019

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