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Tag: sally hawkins

reviews

THE SHAPE OF WATER

For those who dream, and believe in the impossible.

Posted on December 11, 2017September 22, 2019
reviews

GODZILLA

When forces of nature collide, it’s best to just stand back and look for cover.

Posted on May 18, 2014May 23, 2014
trailers

The Beast in Its Tracks: GODZILLA Trailer

We’re all just going to pretend like 1998 never happened, right?

Posted on March 5, 2014March 10, 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
trailers

My Reflection: THE DOUBLE Trailer

From the man who brought you SUBMARINE, along comes a kooky tale of Eisenbergian duality.

Posted on February 11, 2014February 16, 2014
festivals, reactions, TIFF

THE DOUBLE plays TIFF 2013

Dostoyevsky, Ayoade, Wasikowska, Eisenberg, and Eisenberg. What’s not to like?

Posted on September 11, 2013September 12, 2013
reviews

BLUE JASMINE

When you’re a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown, do you take a breath and step back from the edge…or open your arms and lean over?

Posted on September 1, 2013September 6, 2013
reviews

NEVER LET ME GO

How Does One Prove Their Own Humanity?

Posted on September 24, 2010October 23, 2014
festivals, reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: SUBMARINE

My Festival Wraps with RUSHMORE’s Welsh Cousin.

Posted on September 20, 2010August 14, 2011
festivals, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: NEVER LET ME GO

A Wonderful Film I Made the Mistake of Reading First.

Posted on September 19, 2010October 23, 2014
trailers

Young Hearts Run Free (NEVER LET ME GO Trailer)

Mark Romanek Returns to Direct a Dystopian Sci-Fi Tale.

Posted on August 4, 2010October 23, 2014
reviews

HAPPY-GO-LUCKY

People like Poppy have a habit of leaving an impression.

Posted on March 15, 2009October 23, 2014

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