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Tag: 3.5 stars

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NEVER LET ME GO

How Does One Prove Their Own Humanity?

Posted on September 24, 2010October 23, 2014
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THE AMERICAN

“I Don’t Think God is Very Interested in Me, Father”

Posted on September 21, 2010July 2, 2019
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GET LOW

As Our Lives Draw to Their Close, The Want for Redemption and Understanding Grows.

Posted on September 5, 2010June 2, 2012
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HARRY BROWN

For Those Who Thought GRAN TORINO Was Too Warm and Fuzzy.

Posted on August 18, 2010August 13, 2015
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SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD

The Story of a Kid Whose Brain Always Seems to be Going a Mile a Minute, But Whose Guts Never Seem to Find First Gear.

Posted on August 15, 2010August 24, 2013
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RESTREPO

The Story of War…As Told By the Warriors.

Posted on August 8, 2010June 16, 2012
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THE A-TEAM

I love it when a dumb plan for a film comes together.

Posted on June 23, 2010June 16, 2012
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EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP

Let’s ask it again: What is art?

Posted on May 20, 2010June 19, 2012
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THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

In the grand scheme of things, it’s a strange title. Sure she has some wild artwork on her skin, but the overall story is about … Read More ›

Posted on April 22, 2010February 20, 2012
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KICK-ASS

What the fuck have you done lately?”

Posted on April 18, 2010July 6, 2012
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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
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SHUTTER ISLAND

Why are you all wet, baby?

Posted on February 21, 2010July 25, 2012

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