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Tag: jay baruchel

reviews

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2

The time for test flights is over. Now is the time for this animated series to truly stretch its wings.

Posted on June 17, 2014June 29, 2014
reviews

THIS IS THE END

A new comedy that wonders what it takes to survive The Rapture and find salvation…in between dick jokes anyway.

Posted on June 19, 2013June 24, 2013
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COSMOPOLIS

A lot of things can happen when a rich guy wants a haircut. Alternately, very little can happen, but a lot can be discussed while those few things are going on.

Posted on June 21, 2012September 13, 2012
trailers

Some Weird Sin – COSMOPOLIS Trailer

What’s up next for Edward Cullen?

Posted on March 28, 2012April 2, 2012
reviews

GOON

Oh take me where the hockey players face off down the rink,

And the Stanley Cup is all filled up, For the champs who win the drink…

Posted on March 11, 2012March 16, 2012
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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

Or How an Inconsistent Animation Studio Out “Avatar’d” AVATAR.

Posted on April 11, 2010June 16, 2014
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NICK & NORAH’S INFINITE PLAYLIST

Sometimes it’s best to let the music do the talking.

Posted on October 18, 2008August 31, 2012

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