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Tag: 3.5 stars

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CAPTAIN PHILLIPS

Pressure leads to Necessity; Necessity leads to Desperation.

Posted on October 13, 2013February 28, 2014
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THE SPECTACULAR NOW

One of the summer’s best films tells a story of young love, and the trouble with living for the present.

Posted on August 25, 2013August 30, 2013
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THE WORLD’S END

Edgar Wright’s “Cornetto Trilogy” comes to its epic conclusion with thoughts on assimilation, and living in the now.

Posted on August 23, 2013August 28, 2013
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ELYSIUM

If you find yourself alone, with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. You may be on Elysium and you may not yet be dead.

Posted on August 11, 2013August 16, 2013
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MONSTERS UNIVERSITY

Not recognizing ability is an easy mistake to make these days…just as easy as writing off a Pixar sequel as a “lesser effort”

Posted on June 30, 2013July 5, 2013
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BLANCANIEVES

There are no mirrors or huntsmen to be found in this latest adaptation of a familiar tale, and it very well may be the fairest of them all.

Posted on June 5, 2013June 10, 2013
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MUD

The creator of TAKE SHELTER is back, and once again he’s out to ask us to examine what we believe…and who we believe in.

Posted on May 26, 2013May 31, 2013
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STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS

Once again we “boldly go”, but this time it feels like some men have gone there before.

Posted on May 19, 2013May 26, 2013
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IRON MAN 3

Tony Stark finds himself on his most difficult mission yet: fighting back.

Posted on May 8, 2013April 30, 2019
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UPSTREAM COLOR

The director of PRIMER returns with a film that exists in the moment in-between being asleep and awake.

Posted on April 14, 2013July 2, 2020
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GINGER & ROSA

Director Sally Potter returns with a subtle film dedicated to the beauty and heartache that comes with growing up.

Posted on March 31, 2013July 3, 2013
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STOKER

Park Chan Wook finally gets 2013 going with a twisted tale of American Gothic.

Posted on March 3, 2013March 8, 2013

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