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PUBLIC ENEMIES

With his Latest Film, Director Michael Mann has Sauntered His Way Up to the Pitcher’s Mound…and After a Long, Deliberate Motion, He Delivers With a Pretty Good Fastball.

Posted on July 2, 2009January 12, 2013
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TERMINATOR: SALVATION

Judgement Day has passed. Now it’s time for the Resistance to fight back.

Posted on May 24, 2009October 27, 2012
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I LOVE YOU, MAN

There’s nothing like a springtime bromance.

Posted on March 22, 2009April 13, 2014
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HAPPY-GO-LUCKY

People like Poppy have a habit of leaving an impression.

Posted on March 15, 2009October 23, 2014
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REVOLUTIONARY ROAD

Sometimes you can have it all, and still find true happiness eludes you.

Posted on March 15, 2009August 7, 2013
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THE WATCHMEN

What happens when the heroes we appoint to keep watch decide they’ve had enough of watching?

Posted on March 8, 2009September 1, 2012
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CHE

Looking for a four-plus-hour film in spanish? Today’s your lucky day.

Posted on March 5, 2009August 18, 2012
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AUSTRALIA

What has become of the epic?

Posted on November 29, 2008August 30, 2012
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QUANTUM OF SOLACE

007 returns to give his enemies a better view to a kill.

Posted on November 22, 2008November 7, 2015
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ZACK & MIRI MAKE A PORNO

When times get tough, the tough turn to making porn.

Posted on November 7, 2008August 31, 2012
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RELIGULOUS

Bless me Father, for I have sinned…

Posted on October 30, 2008August 31, 2012
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NICK & NORAH’S INFINITE PLAYLIST

Sometimes it’s best to let the music do the talking.

Posted on October 18, 2008August 31, 2012

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