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Tag: dvd

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MONSTERS VS. ALIENS

Dreamworks gets cute and schlocky all at the same time, and as usual they spare no expense when it comes to casting voice talent.

Posted on April 5, 2009August 18, 2012
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I LOVE YOU, MAN

There’s nothing like a springtime bromance.

Posted on March 22, 2009April 13, 2014
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HAPPY-GO-LUCKY

People like Poppy have a habit of leaving an impression.

Posted on March 15, 2009October 23, 2014
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REVOLUTIONARY ROAD

Sometimes you can have it all, and still find true happiness eludes you.

Posted on March 15, 2009August 7, 2013
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THE WATCHMEN

What happens when the heroes we appoint to keep watch decide they’ve had enough of watching?

Posted on March 8, 2009September 1, 2012
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CHE

Looking for a four-plus-hour film in spanish? Today’s your lucky day.

Posted on March 5, 2009August 18, 2012
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THE READER

A great film is locked inside a good film and we’ve forgotten where we left the key.

Posted on March 5, 2009October 4, 2013
dvd doubleback

IN BRUGES

Maybe hell is a place on earth – a beautiful, cultural, charming place.

Posted on February 17, 2009October 19, 2012
dvd doubleback

FROZEN RIVER

Tracking down Oscar nominees on DVD has turned into a rather rewarding venture. Last week, I watched THE VISITOR which I’d heard good things about, … Read More ›

Posted on February 13, 2009March 29, 2012
dvd doubleback

THE VISITOR

I try to see as many good movies in theatres as I can in a year, but inevitably a few get past me. THE VISITOR … Read More ›

Posted on February 11, 2009March 30, 2012
dvd doubleback

MAN ON WIRE

Some people just exist on a whole different plain of reality. One such person is Philippe Petit. This is a man who spent much of … Read More ›

Posted on February 6, 2009March 30, 2012
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FROST/NIXON

Sometimes the hardest-hitting questions can come from the most unlikely of places.

Posted on January 26, 2009August 26, 2012

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