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Tag: drama

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PREMIUM RUSH

The summer is almost over, but get ready for one last ride.

Posted on August 26, 2012August 30, 2012
trailers

Black Wave/Bad Vibrations – THE IMPOSSIBLE Trailer

I’m developing a wicked taste for Spanish cinema, which always comes into play at TIFF time.

Posted on August 22, 2012August 27, 2012
watchin' & writin'

Another Day: ONCE

Five years later, I still find myself smitten by the story of a guy, a girl, and the beautiful music they make.

Posted on August 20, 2012December 24, 2012
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SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED

Sometimes the important moments in life can be so fleeting. The tricky part isn’t only recognizing them, but also being lucky enough to share these moments with the right person.

Posted on August 14, 2012September 17, 2012
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CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER

Moment after moment of our lives, we are forced to decide what’s in our own best interest, and what’s best for everybody else. Sometimes those decisions are easy: Other times, not so much.

Posted on August 13, 2012August 7, 2013
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THE BOURNE LEGACY

Extreme ways are back again – Extreme places I don’t know.

Posted on August 12, 2012August 17, 2012
trailers

ZERO DARK THIRTY Teaser Trailer

There’s a glut of films coming our way in December, but I believe I have found the film I’m looking forward to the most.

Posted on August 8, 2012August 14, 2012
reviews

BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD

As the waters around you begin to rise, you can wade to safety or stand your ground. There are arguments to be made for both, but only one of them will ultimately make you stronger.

Posted on July 26, 2012December 7, 2012
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TAKE THIS WALTZ

What goes through someone’s head when they’re thinking about changing partners?

Posted on July 8, 2012July 12, 2012
reviews

MAGIC MIKE

Shakin’ your moneymaker and having women fawn over you might seem like the good life. But as it turns out, being a stripper can be a real grind.

Posted on July 2, 2012July 7, 2012
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COSMOPOLIS

A lot of things can happen when a rich guy wants a haircut. Alternately, very little can happen, but a lot can be discussed while those few things are going on.

Posted on June 21, 2012September 13, 2012
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LOLA VERSUS

We all get our hearts broken eventually, and we all spend time consoling friends who have.

Posted on June 17, 2012September 30, 2012

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