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Tag: drama

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Perfect Vision: STEVE JOBS Trailer

That time I wasn’t interested in a film, until I realized that it was bringing together some of my favorite creative forces.

Posted on May 20, 2015January 11, 2017
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EX MACHINA

Mankind’s fascination with AI suggests a death wish, leaving us to ask ourselves how we actually want to go.

Posted on May 10, 2015May 16, 2015
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Fought to Fight It: SOUTHPAW Trailer

I’m rather happy that there are films like this to give me a break from all the cinematic cheeseburgers I’ll be eating this summer.

Posted on May 5, 2015May 11, 2015
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CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA

Is it possible to know a total stranger? Is it possible to know ourselves?

Posted on April 19, 2015June 20, 2015
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KUMIKO THE TREASURE HUNTER

What does it take to evoke the spirit of The Coen Brothers without specifically becoming “Coen-esque”?

Posted on April 12, 2015April 19, 2015
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Leave My Body: SELF/LESS Trailer

Failed auteur, or hired gun with panache?

Posted on March 11, 2015March 17, 2015
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A MOST VIOLENT YEAR

What goes into selling an image – and just how hard is it to destroy that image?

Posted on January 30, 2015February 5, 2015
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We All Go Back to Where We Belong: CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA TRAILER

Panning for gold while the river is still frozen…

Posted on January 20, 2015January 25, 2015
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AMERICAN SNIPER

You always hear “I support the troops”. You gotta wonder when they’ll be supported with better filmmaking.

Posted on January 18, 2015January 23, 2015
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BLACKHAT

Somewhere in amongst all those lines and lines of cinematic code is a really good product. But is it visible amid all the clutter?

Posted on January 16, 2015January 21, 2015
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UNBROKEN

In the face of great feats of endurance, the question isn’t how our heroes find the strength to endure, but rather why?

Posted on December 27, 2014September 11, 2020
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INHERENT VICE

You might not always know where it is you’re going, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the walk.

Posted on December 23, 2014December 28, 2014

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