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Tag: steve carell

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BEAUTIFUL BOY

How does one give an honest effort when one’s life has become a series of lies?

Posted on October 31, 2018September 22, 2019
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BATTLE OF THE SEXES

Sometimes it’s not about who won the battle, but how they won that matters…

Posted on October 1, 2017September 11, 2020
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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
trailers

How Much a Dollar Cost: THE BIG SHORT Trailer

I’m increasingly interested in something small becoming something big.

Posted on November 6, 2015November 16, 2015
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FOXCATCHER

Just because you want it, doesn’t mean you should get it.

Posted on November 30, 2014December 5, 2014
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THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE

How hard is it to pull some sincerity out of a hat before the entire audience disappears?

Posted on March 17, 2013March 22, 2013
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Use Your Illusions: THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE Trailer

It might not make anyone’s top ten of 2013, but riddle me this: What else are ya gonna watch in March?

Posted on January 16, 2013January 21, 2013
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CRAZY STUPID LOVE

Something Seemingly So Predictable Turns Sweet, Honest, and Truly Surprising.

Posted on August 21, 2011January 28, 2012
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DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS

It’s Not Funny…It’s Just Mean

Posted on August 1, 2010June 16, 2012
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Dinner at Eight (DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS Trailer)

I get help but get the feeling that this will either be really funny…or really suck.

Posted on April 7, 2010March 20, 2012

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