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Tag: drama

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TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY

Neither Shaken, Nor Stirred, But Still Very, Very Good.

Posted on December 23, 2011July 28, 2013
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THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

It’s time to return to the land of ice and snow, for a tale of men who hate women. This time though, it’s David Fincher’s turn to take the wheel.

Posted on December 20, 2011December 26, 2011
dvd doubleback

THE HELP

Talk of Award Possibilities for Davis and Spencer Sent Me Reaching for One That’s Out of My Wheelhouse.

Posted on December 11, 2011December 15, 2011
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THE DESCENDANTS

Death is Never The End of The Story: It’s Just the Start of Chapters You Never Knew Were Written.

Posted on December 4, 2011December 8, 2011
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SHAME

It’s Not Dirty, It’s Arty. Alright, Maybe It’s a Little Dirty…

Posted on December 2, 2011September 12, 2020
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MELANCHOLIA

Lars Von Trier Takes Us On A Long, Sad Walk…A Very Beautiful, Long, Sad, Walk.

Posted on November 27, 2011December 2, 2011
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IMMORTALS

Greek Gods. Pretty Pictures. Silly Story.

Posted on November 14, 2011November 18, 2011
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J. EDGAR

A Remarkable Part of American History is The Subject of a Rather Unremarkable Film.

Posted on November 13, 2011November 18, 2011
trailers

Dirty Day (SHAME Trailer)

Fassbender Plays a Chap Who Just Can’t Get Enough…So Much So That He Earns His Film an NC-17 Rating.

Posted on November 2, 2011November 5, 2011
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THE RUM DIARY

A Messy Look at The Origins of Gonzo Journalism and The War on Bastards

Posted on October 30, 2011December 4, 2011
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MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE

IDon’t care Which Name You Choose to call her By – That Girl’s Been Messed Up.

Posted on October 28, 2011December 4, 2011
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TAKE SHELTER

Can Anybody Stop What’s Comin’ on The Horizon?

Posted on October 16, 2011January 28, 2012

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