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Tag: drama

reviews

THERE WILL BE BLOOD

How high does your mountain of wealth have to grow, before you realize that you couldn’t possibly spend it all in your lifetime?

Posted on March 1, 2008October 24, 2013
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ATONEMENT

Much as it may seem like one can always say sorry, sometimes the damage is done.

Posted on February 11, 2008September 1, 2012
trailers

Livin’ For the City – CITY OF MEN Trailer

There are movies out there that, while startlingly good, I can’t bring myself to watch a second time. They’re usually heavy, violent, and serious as … Read More ›

Posted on January 16, 2008March 30, 2012
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NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN

There are no clean getaways…

Posted on December 9, 2007October 24, 2013
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AMERICAN GANGSTER

The American Dream gets a Rude Awakening.

Posted on November 3, 2007October 24, 2013
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LARS AND THE REAL GIRL

And now for something completely different…

Posted on November 3, 2007October 24, 2013
reviews

CONTROL

Even at the best of times, control is only an illusion.

Posted on October 26, 2007October 4, 2013
trailers

Black Gold – THERE WILL BE BLOOD Trailer

Last week, watching THE GRADUATE got me wondering about Mike Nicolls. This week, watching IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER for the first time in … Read More ›

Posted on October 24, 2007March 30, 2012
reviews

RESERVATION ROAD

What was it Hitchcock used to say about the bomb under the table?

Posted on October 19, 2007September 1, 2012
trailers

Fight Test – CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR Trailer

This past weekend, I finally got around to watching the new special edition DVD of THE GRADUATE. It’s a rather good package that I highly … Read More ›

Posted on October 17, 2007March 30, 2012
reviews

MICHAEL CLAYTON

Once upon a time, Hollywood used to make tense dramas for grown-ups. Once in a while, it remembers how to do that.

Posted on October 14, 2007January 11, 2017
watchin' & writin'

File Under ‘Favorites’: EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED

I bought thirteen tickets for friends and family to go to an amazing concert this week – the sort of concert that leaves you hoarse, … Read More ›

Posted on October 13, 2007December 24, 2012

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