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Tag: reese witherspoon

reviews

A WRINKLE IN TIME

A tale from the past considers the darkness of the present, and acts as a beacon for the future.

Posted on March 14, 2018September 12, 2020
reviews

INHERENT VICE

You might not always know where it is you’re going, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the walk.

Posted on December 23, 2014December 28, 2014
reviews

WILD

One woman’s journey of more than one thousand miles began with more than several single steps backwards.

Posted on December 5, 2014December 11, 2014
trailers

Love is a Crime: INHERENT VICE Trailer

A highly anticipated trailer prompts my thoughts on those who don’t watch trailers.

Posted on October 1, 2014October 6, 2014
festivals, reactions, TIFF

WILD plays TIFF 2014

When one person adapts another person’s memoir, they’re able to sort through everything and show both sides of the story; the inspiring and the idiotic.

Posted on September 13, 2014September 11, 2020
trailers

A Long Walk: WILD Trailer

The hometown hero is making it big, which is bittersweet for everybody here back home.

Posted on July 14, 2014September 4, 2014
reviews

MUD

The creator of TAKE SHELTER is back, and once again he’s out to ask us to examine what we believe…and who we believe in.

Posted on May 26, 2013May 31, 2013
trailers

Dirty Water: MUD Trailer

I’d dearly love to be attending Sundance, but at least I’m getting some direction on films to look for in the coming months. Case in point…

Posted on January 24, 2013January 28, 2013
trailers

Circus (WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Trailer)

This is the sort of trailer that leaves me a tad perplexed. It’s possible that it might offer something memorable…or it’s possible that it might … Read More ›

Posted on December 28, 2010August 7, 2011
reviews

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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