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CINDERELLA

Once upon a time, a classic story found a way to remind us of a simple life lesson…

Posted on March 15, 2015March 21, 2015
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INTO THE WOODS

Once upon a time, there was a musical that longed for seven-and-twenty years to be adapted.

Posted on December 26, 2014December 31, 2014
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INHERENT VICE

You might not always know where it is you’re going, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the walk.

Posted on December 23, 2014December 28, 2014
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WILD

One woman’s journey of more than one thousand miles began with more than several single steps backwards.

Posted on December 5, 2014December 11, 2014
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FOXCATCHER

Just because you want it, doesn’t mean you should get it.

Posted on November 30, 2014December 5, 2014
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THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING

When the head is a complicated jumble, should we expect the heart to be any different?

Posted on November 23, 2014November 28, 2014
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ROSEWATER

Where does one find the strength to endure, when they are locked in a cell all alone?

Posted on November 16, 2014November 21, 2014
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BIG HERO 6

Avengers don’t always assemble to save the world: Sometimes it’s just about saving one person.

Posted on November 9, 2014November 14, 2014
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ST. VINCENT

Peace be with you. A reading from The Gospel according to Bill…

Posted on October 19, 2014October 23, 2014
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THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU

They say that you can’t go home again. Maybe they should say that you shouldn’t go home again.

Posted on September 29, 2014October 5, 2014
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THE BOXTROLLS

When it comes to bedtime stories, “Familiar” is not a negative criticism.

Posted on September 28, 2014October 3, 2014
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A MOST WANTED MAN

There’s a bit of darkness built into every beacon of hope, but what happens when that darkness begins to grow?

Posted on July 27, 2014August 1, 2014

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