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Tag: drama

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Strangers When We Meet: A MOST WANTED MAN Trailer

And on the seventh day, he rested…but not before shining a light on an upcoming film to get excited over.

Posted on April 13, 2014April 18, 2014
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NYMPHOMANIAC volume II

They say it’s better the second time; They say you get to do the weird stuff.

Posted on April 8, 2014April 13, 2014
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NOAH

Who knew there’d be so much to say about three chapters worth of scripture?

Posted on March 30, 2014April 4, 2014
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PHILOMENA

Stephen Frears returns with a bittersweet tale of love, faith, and forgiveness.

Posted on January 19, 2014February 28, 2014
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AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

With family like this, who needs enemies?

Posted on January 12, 2014January 17, 2014
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THE WOLF OF WALL STREET

Lifestyles of the Cold and Greedy.

Posted on December 26, 2013February 28, 2014
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HER

In an age of increasing isolation, Spike Jonze tells a tale of a beautiful moment of connection.

Posted on December 18, 2013September 11, 2023
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SAVING MR. BANKS

An attempt to honour two creative powerhouses drifts over in disorder, catastrophe, and anarchy.

Posted on December 15, 2013December 22, 2013
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ALL IS LOST

Some won’t be beaten until they believe they are beaten.

Posted on December 8, 2013December 13, 2013
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NEBRASKA

Turns out you can think you know an awful lot about your parents without knowing a heck of a lot at all.

Posted on November 22, 2013February 28, 2014
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THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN

America can inspire such beautiful dreams of love, music, and possibility. Unfortunately, we all wake up eventually.

Posted on November 17, 2013November 22, 2013
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DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

The band played on, but we’re beginning to forget the tune they played.

Posted on November 15, 2013February 28, 2014

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