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Tag: drama

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THE DRESSMAKER

At the intersection of form, function, fury, and family, one fashionista frames her foes.

Posted on September 29, 2016September 11, 2020
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THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS

God help anyone that steps between the desperate traveller, and the beacon guiding them to safety

Posted on September 4, 2016September 28, 2019
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INDIGNATION

The words of Philip Roth come to life in a new film, and ask us to consider who we are and what we want.

Posted on August 28, 2016September 28, 2019
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Three Women: HIDDEN FIGURES Trailer

Like so many moments in our history, turns out there’s more than meets the eye.

Posted on August 16, 2016August 24, 2016
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THE NEON DEMON

If youth is currency, what happens when we are bankrupt?

Posted on July 5, 2016September 28, 2019
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HIGH-RISE

Cram all of society into one narrow filing cabinet, and we shouldn’t be surprised when the cabinet breaks. The question is, do we want to watch that happen?

Posted on June 26, 2016September 29, 2019
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Soldier Boy: BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK Trailer

Are we ready to look at the lives of our soldiers, with an uncomfortable amount of clarity?

Posted on June 16, 2016June 22, 2016
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MONEY MONSTER

What hope is there for the masses when second estate goes unchecked, and the fifth estate is ill-prepared?

Posted on May 15, 2016September 11, 2020
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CHI-RAQ

Sex and Sattire Straight from Spike.

Posted on March 22, 2016September 12, 2020
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45 YEARS

Sometimes identity in a relationship can be a truly fragile thing.

Posted on February 1, 2016September 28, 2019
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THE REVENANT

An epic and unflinching reminder that revenge is only a temporary remedy.

Posted on January 10, 2016September 28, 2019
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THE BIG SHORT

If the winners aren’t rejoicing, and many seem poised to lose again, then perhaps it’s time to change the rules of the game.

Posted on December 27, 2015January 2, 2016

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