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Tag: richard jenkins

reviews

THE SHAPE OF WATER

For those who dream, and believe in the impossible.

Posted on December 11, 2017September 22, 2019
reviews

KILLING THEM SOFTLY

These are tough economic times for everyone – even the criminal underworld. At least, that’s what a this film wants you to believe.

Posted on December 2, 2012October 18, 2013
trailers

Shut Up and Drive – JACK REACHER Trailer

Tom Cuise will be kicking some major ass and doing some serious work behind the wheel this autumn. The question is, will anybody care?

Posted on July 11, 2012July 16, 2012
reviews

THE CABIN IN THE WOODS

If you haven’t seen this film, DO NOT read this post! The movie’s good: Go see it, then come back and read.

Posted on April 15, 2012April 19, 2012
reviews

THE RUM DIARY

A Messy Look at The Origins of Gonzo Journalism and The War on Bastards

Posted on October 30, 2011December 4, 2011
reviews

LET ME IN

Or “How To Adapt and Remake a Foreign Film Well”

Posted on October 1, 2010June 2, 2012
festivals, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: LET ME IN

You Want It – You Got it.

Posted on September 15, 2010August 14, 2011
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L.E.S. Artistes

While thinking about all this Oscar hoopla, I must admit that part of me is actually waiting for it to be all over so I … Read More ›

Posted on February 20, 2009
dvd doubleback

THE VISITOR

I try to see as many good movies in theatres as I can in a year, but inevitably a few get past me. THE VISITOR … Read More ›

Posted on February 11, 2009March 30, 2012
reviews

BURN AFTER READING

Now that they’ve won their Oscar, The Coen Brothers are going back to the lunacy that made them famous.

Posted on October 9, 2008August 31, 2012
reviews

STEP BROTHERS

Is there a movie almost everyone else you know thinks is hilarious, but you can’t stand? This is mine.

Posted on August 9, 2008September 1, 2012

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