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EVERYBODY WANTS SOME

That’s the thing about these freshman boys; we get older – they stay the same age.

Posted on April 6, 2016September 28, 2019
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BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Who’s to say?

Posted on March 27, 2016September 28, 2019
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THE BRONZE

A dirty little ditty about the dangers of believing your own hype.

Posted on March 24, 2016September 28, 2019
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CHI-RAQ

Sex and Sattire Straight from Spike.

Posted on March 22, 2016September 12, 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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WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT

Sometimes when we run away from things, we run to some pretty strange places.

Posted on March 6, 2016September 28, 2019
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HAIL, CAESAR!

Who needs talent when you have luck? Who needs edge when you have absurdity?

Posted on February 7, 2016September 28, 2019
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45 YEARS

Sometimes identity in a relationship can be a truly fragile thing.

Posted on February 1, 2016September 28, 2019
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THE REVENANT

An epic and unflinching reminder that revenge is only a temporary remedy.

Posted on January 10, 2016September 28, 2019
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THE BIG SHORT

If the winners aren’t rejoicing, and many seem poised to lose again, then perhaps it’s time to change the rules of the game.

Posted on December 27, 2015January 2, 2016
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THE DANISH GIRL

Great art can give the viewer so much to see; the question is where and how does one look?

Posted on December 13, 2015December 20, 2015
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CAROL

Great beauty and great clarity can come by way of just one special person.

Posted on December 11, 2015December 13, 2023

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