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Tag: ben foster

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LONE SURVIVOR

What is it that makes this film feel so “twenty years ago”, and why is that not good enough any more?

Posted on February 2, 2014February 7, 2014
trailers

Outlaw Blues: AIN’T THEM BODIES SAINTS Trailer

Is it my imagination, or does this look rather Malickian?

Posted on May 29, 2013June 2, 2013
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THE MESSENGER

You wouldn’t think that a film that chronicles the same action over and over to be all that compelling. But when that action involves walking … Read More ›

Posted on February 17, 2010March 29, 2012
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Everybody’s Talkin’ 12-11 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

This might all be in vain, but I really hope to get caught up on movies soon. AThere’s three major flicks I want to see … Read More ›

Posted on December 11, 2009March 8, 2012
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3:10 TO YUMA

Even bad men love their mamas…

Posted on October 8, 2007October 24, 2013

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