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Category: reviews

Only films I see in a theatre get a full-on review. Other titles seen on dvd and the like are covered in the “Reactions” section. My take on spoilers is that they pertain to the crux of the filmgoing experience – so while my posts aren’t what I’d call “spoilerific”, consider yourself warned.

All films are rated from one to four stars.

reviews

CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA

Is it possible to know a total stranger? Is it possible to know ourselves?

Posted on April 19, 2015June 20, 2015
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KUMIKO THE TREASURE HUNTER

What does it take to evoke the spirit of The Coen Brothers without specifically becoming “Coen-esque”?

Posted on April 12, 2015April 19, 2015
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CINDERELLA

Once upon a time, a classic story found a way to remind us of a simple life lesson…

Posted on March 15, 2015March 21, 2015
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GIRLHOOD

Turns out theres a lot going on in between those selfies and snickers.

Posted on March 8, 2015September 11, 2020
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JUPITER ASCENDING

What happens when a space opera hits a few sharp notes?

Posted on February 8, 2015September 11, 2020
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A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT

We portray a certain side of ourselves to the world at large…and sometimes that person just invites bad things.

Posted on February 1, 2015September 11, 2020
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A MOST VIOLENT YEAR

What goes into selling an image – and just how hard is it to destroy that image?

Posted on January 30, 2015February 5, 2015
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AMERICAN SNIPER

You always hear “I support the troops”. You gotta wonder when they’ll be supported with better filmmaking.

Posted on January 18, 2015January 23, 2015
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BLACKHAT

Somewhere in amongst all those lines and lines of cinematic code is a really good product. But is it visible amid all the clutter?

Posted on January 16, 2015January 21, 2015
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SELMA

A sign of the times in a portrayal of times gone by.

Posted on December 28, 2014September 12, 2020
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UNBROKEN

In the face of great feats of endurance, the question isn’t how our heroes find the strength to endure, but rather why?

Posted on December 27, 2014September 11, 2020
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INTO THE WOODS

Once upon a time, there was a musical that longed for seven-and-twenty years to be adapted.

Posted on December 26, 2014December 31, 2014

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