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Tag: ben kingsley

reviews

THE JUNGLE BOOK

Everything old is new again…and maybe it’s about time.

Posted on April 17, 2016September 28, 2019
reviews

THE WALK

Would you endure the first few shaky steps to get to the triumphant final strides?

Posted on October 6, 2015October 20, 2015
trailers

Leave My Body: SELF/LESS Trailer

Failed auteur, or hired gun with panache?

Posted on March 11, 2015March 17, 2015
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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
reviews

ENDER’S GAME

Thirty years ago, a film like this would have rocked its audience…unfortuantely a lot has happened since Reagan left office.

Posted on November 3, 2013November 9, 2013
trailers

Youth Without Youth: ENDER’S GAME Trailer

A modern sci-fi classic is finally adapted for the big screen – but can moviegoers buy a movie ticket without worrying about supporting something hateful?

Posted on August 7, 2013August 11, 2013
reviews

IRON MAN 3

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

Posted on May 8, 2013April 30, 2019
trailers

On to The Next One – IRON MAN 3 Trailer

The Avengers Initiative: Phase Two is about to begin.

Posted on October 23, 2012April 30, 2019
reviews

HUGO

Martin Scorsese Learns Performs a Few New Camera Tricks, as He Unveils A Motion Picture Faery Tale.

Posted on November 22, 2011November 26, 2011
trailers

One Chance (HUGO Trailer)

Hey, did that Batman teaser get released? Here’s one that seems to be dividing people. On the one hand, it seems as though this film … Read More ›

Posted on July 20, 2011March 20, 2012
watchin' & writin'

Back to Basics – AI: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Come away, o human child!
To the waters and the wild
With a faery, hand in hand,
For the world’s more full of weeping than you can understand…

Posted on May 17, 2010November 8, 2012
reviews

SHUTTER ISLAND

Why are you all wet, baby?

Posted on February 21, 2010July 25, 2012

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