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Tag: j.k. simmons

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PALM SPRINGS

Sometimes there’s a movie for the moment.

Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020
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THE FRONT RUNNER

In America, questions of ethics abound in both politics and journalism. Ever wonder how we got to this point?

Posted on December 2, 2018September 22, 2019
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JUSTICE LEAGUE

In a time when we seem determined to pull ourselves apart, heroes can still come together.

Posted on November 21, 2017September 22, 2019
trailers

City of Stars: LA LA LAND Trailer

An original movie musical is sorta like a double rainbow, and should be celebrated with just as much enthusiasm.

Posted on July 21, 2016July 30, 2016
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THE MEDDLER

Those calls you duck, and that person you avoid? They might be worth so much more than you think.

Posted on May 30, 2016September 11, 2020
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ZOOTOPIA

Sometimes we need a refresher course on what we were taught as children, so we can properly teach it to OUR children.

Posted on March 13, 2016September 28, 2019
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TERMINATOR GENISYS

It’s amazing what how violently a train can wreck when you take away the tracks.

Posted on July 6, 2015July 13, 2015
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WHIPLASH

Are we robbing ourselves of great talent by handing out so many participation medals?

Posted on October 26, 2014October 31, 2014
trailers

Icky Thump: WHIPLASH Trailer

As the wise man once said: “Turn up the good, turn down the suck”

Posted on July 24, 2014September 4, 2014
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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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JUNO

Seldom do I walk into a movie blind. Hell, seldom do I walk in blurry, let alone blind. I know plot details, actors’ work, directors’ … Read More ›

Posted on January 15, 2008October 24, 2013

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