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Tag: stellan skarsgaard

reviews

NYMPHOMANIAC volume II

They say it’s better the second time; They say you get to do the weird stuff.

Posted on April 8, 2014April 13, 2014
reviews

NYMPHOMANIAC volume I

Let’s talk about you and me. Let’s talk about all the good things – and the bad things – that may be.

Posted on April 7, 2014June 29, 2014
trailers

Let’s Talk About Sex: NYMPHOMANIAC Teaser

The crazy Dane is back, and this time he’s made a dirty little movie.

Posted on July 3, 2013July 8, 2013
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THE AVENGERS

Four years and five films later, they have assembled.

Posted on May 7, 2012April 30, 2019
reviews

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

It’s time to return to the land of ice and snow, for a tale of men who hate women. This time though, it’s David Fincher’s turn to take the wheel.

Posted on December 20, 2011December 26, 2011
trailers

The Song Remains The Same (THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO Trailer)

As a general rule, I tend not to over-analyze trailers. They are seldom created by the film’s director, and can easily present very different ideas … Read More ›

Posted on June 8, 2011August 3, 2011
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THOR

Marvel drops the hammer in the race to The Avengers.

Posted on May 10, 2011April 30, 2019
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ANGELS & DEMONS

Or “What the Scooby Gang did During Their Vatican Vacation”

Posted on June 15, 2009July 25, 2012
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MAMMA MIA!

Trying to grade films with stars is ultimately pointless, but still tricky. Now along comes a film that makes me completely re-write the rules of grading.

Posted on August 3, 2008September 1, 2012

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