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Tag: ben affleck

reviews

JUSTICE LEAGUE

In a time when we seem determined to pull ourselves apart, heroes can still come together.

Posted on November 21, 2017September 22, 2019
reviews

SUICIDE SQUAD

A curiously wasted opportunity from a studio just doesn’t have opportunities to waste

Posted on August 11, 2016September 28, 2019
reviews

BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Who’s to say?

Posted on March 27, 2016September 28, 2019
trailers

Bohemian Like You: SUICIDE SQUAD Trailer

Wait…is DC having…fun???

Posted on January 20, 2016June 5, 2017
trailers

Gods and Monsters: SUICIDE SQUAD & BATMAN v SUPERMAN Trailers

Looks like Warner is finally ready to get in the game, but have they drawn up the right play?

Posted on July 15, 2015June 5, 2017
reviews

GONE GIRL

Leave any man alone long enough and he’ll show you his true colours. Spoiler alert: They aren’t very pretty colours.

Posted on October 3, 2014October 8, 2014
trailers

Someone’s Missing: GONE GIRL Trailer

That weird moment when you know you’re seeing a film despite its off-kilter trailer.

Posted on April 16, 2014April 20, 2014
trailers

A Momentary Lapse of Reason: TO THE WONDER Trailer

Sooner or later, every artist disappoints you. Is it Terrence Malick’s turn?

Posted on January 3, 2013January 7, 2013
reviews

ARGO

It’s amazing what can get accomplished when people put ego aside and decide to co-operate.

Posted on October 21, 2012August 7, 2013
festivals, reactions, TIFF

TO THE WONDER Plays TIFF 2012

At the halfway mark of the festival, I arrived at my most anticipated screening. I don’t know what I was expecting, but it sure as hell wasn’t that.

Posted on September 13, 2012September 14, 2012
festivals, matineecast, podcasts, TIFF

Wicked Little Town – TIFF 2012 pt. ii

Talkin’ TO THE WONDER with Tom Clift as TIFF 2012 coverage continues.

Posted on September 12, 2012September 11, 2020
trailers

Rescue Blues – ARGO Trailer

The man who once played with animal crackers on an actress’ midriff is all growns up…and seems to be one badass director.

Posted on May 10, 2012August 7, 2013

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