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reviews

US

US has arrived to make the audience think long and hard about “Them”.

Posted on March 26, 2019September 12, 2020
reviews

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

Adventure. Excitement. A Jedi craves not these things…

Posted on December 19, 2017September 22, 2019
trailers

When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts : QUEEN OF KATWE Trailer

Looking down the road a few klicks for chances to see some of the #52 in theatres.

Posted on May 19, 2016May 29, 2016
reviews

THE JUNGLE BOOK

Everything old is new again…and maybe it’s about time.

Posted on April 17, 2016September 28, 2019
reviews

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

Turns out a lot has happened since The Death Star blew up again…

Posted on December 20, 2015December 27, 2015
trailers

One Last Time – STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Trailer no. 3

I believe we have reached “Peak Hype”. Bask in the feeling one moment longer…

Posted on October 20, 2015October 26, 2015
trailers

Wake Up Time – STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Trailer

For at least a year, I’ve been saying “Talk to me when there’s a trailer”.

Posted on December 2, 2014December 8, 2014
award talk

Boys and Girls (Oscar Predictions – Best Supporting Actress & Supporting Actor)

As we begin to look at the actings races, we come across one sure bet, and one very tight race.

Posted on February 27, 2014March 3, 2014
reviews

12 YEARS A SLAVE

At an important time comes an important film; a film everyone should see, even if they only ever see it once.

Posted on October 18, 2013September 12, 2020
festivals, reactions, TIFF

12 YEARS A SLAVE plays TIFF 2013

Once in a while, one must believe the hype.

Posted on September 7, 2013September 12, 2020

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