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Tag: drama

trailers

Yesterday – NOWHERE BOY Trailer

Note: If you’re curious about my thoughts and reactions to the Oscar Nominees, check back tomorrow morning – I’ll have my thoughts up then. For … Read More ›

Posted on February 3, 2010March 29, 2012
dvd doubleback

MOON

If the cloud bursts thunder in your ear,You shout and no one seems to hear,If the band you’re in starts playing different tunes,I’ll see you … Read More ›

Posted on February 1, 2010March 29, 2012
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CRAZY HEART

Sometimes when you fall it can feel like flying…for a little while.

Posted on January 31, 2010July 25, 2012
watchin' & writin'

Back to Basics – THE LAST PICTURE SHOW

At the risk of sounding stuck up, I’ve always maintained that I could spend several months in a small town, but couldn’t ever live in one permanently.

Posted on January 27, 2010December 28, 2012
watchin' & writin'

Back to Basics – MULHOLLAND DRIVE

The fact that this film is beginning to make sense to me might be a sign that I’ve watched it too many times.

Posted on January 26, 2010September 23, 2012
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THE BOOK OF ELI

Faith can be a pretty powerful thing.

Posted on January 18, 2010July 25, 2012
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For the Faithful Departed (RED RIDING Trailer)

I must confess, I haven’t been as on top of trailers as in the past…perhaps that’s because I got tired of them letting me down. … Read More ›

Posted on January 14, 2010March 29, 2012
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SHERLOCK HOLMES

This ain’t your dady’s Sherlock.

Posted on January 13, 2010December 17, 2012
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A SINGLE MAN

The still waters o sadness can run pretty deep.

Posted on January 10, 2010July 25, 2012
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PRECIOUS

If it takes a village to raise a child, what happens when the village is full of apathy and abuse?

Posted on December 23, 2009January 13, 2012
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AVATAR

A film that was built to be larger than life right from the start.

Posted on December 21, 2009January 13, 2012
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INVICTUS

Clint urges us to be the the masters of our fate…the captains of our souls.

Posted on December 13, 2009January 23, 2012

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