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Tag: cate blanchett

reviews

THOR: RAGNAROK

The God of Thunder has a pretty damned good sense of humour. Who saw that coming?

Posted on November 5, 2017September 28, 2019
reviews

CAROL

Great beauty and great clarity can come by way of just one special person.

Posted on December 11, 2015December 13, 2023
reviews

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
reviews

THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES

As the boat pulls into the port, it is time that we look at the river run behind us.

Posted on December 21, 2014December 25, 2014
trailers

The Shield and The Sword: KNIGHT OF CUPS Trailer

Easy there Malick, pretty soon we’re going to be calling you Woody Allen…

Posted on December 17, 2014December 22, 2014
trailers

One for The Road – THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES Teaser

Peter Jackson’s Middle Earth saga is approaching its conclusion…and for me it’s a welcome sight.

Posted on July 31, 2014August 6, 2014
reviews

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2

The time for test flights is over. Now is the time for this animated series to truly stretch its wings.

Posted on June 17, 2014June 29, 2014
award talk

The Stars Are Out Tonight (Oscar Predictions – Best Actress & Best Actor)

Wondering whether Cate can weather the storm of controversy, and musing on the apex of the McConaissance.

Posted on February 28, 2014March 4, 2014
reviews

THE MONUMENTS MEN

George Clooney steps back behind his easel and shows us that while his concepts are strong, his brushstrokes lack technique.

Posted on February 9, 2014February 16, 2014
reviews

BLUE JASMINE

When you’re a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown, do you take a breath and step back from the edge…or open your arms and lean over?

Posted on September 1, 2013September 6, 2013
trailers

Treasure: MONUMENTS MEN Trailer

Some have called it “What if OCEAN’S ELEVEN met in Nazi-occupied France?” If that’s the case, where do I sign?

Posted on August 14, 2013August 19, 2013
trailers

Dancing in The Dragon’s Jaws – THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG Trailer

Time to do another Misty Mountain Hop

Posted on June 12, 2013June 17, 2013

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