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Tag: 3.5 stars

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GHOSTBUSTERS

Thirty-two years later, four of the funniest comedians working step up and answer the call.

Posted on July 17, 2016September 28, 2019
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SWISS ARMY MAN

It might not take much for us to get stranded on our own islands…and then what would we do?

Posted on July 10, 2016September 28, 2019
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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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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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CHI-RAQ

Sex and Sattire Straight from Spike.

Posted on March 22, 2016September 12, 2020
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45 YEARS

Sometimes identity in a relationship can be a truly fragile thing.

Posted on February 1, 2016September 28, 2019
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THE REVENANT

An epic and unflinching reminder that revenge is only a temporary remedy.

Posted on January 10, 2016September 28, 2019
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THE BIG SHORT

If the winners aren’t rejoicing, and many seem poised to lose again, then perhaps it’s time to change the rules of the game.

Posted on December 27, 2015January 2, 2016
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STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

Turns out a lot has happened since The Death Star blew up again…

Posted on December 20, 2015December 27, 2015
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THE DANISH GIRL

Great art can give the viewer so much to see; the question is where and how does one look?

Posted on December 13, 2015December 20, 2015
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ROOM

Why is it we never ask “Who will think of the parents?”

Posted on November 9, 2015November 21, 2015

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