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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.

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INHERENT VICE

You might not always know where it is you’re going, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the walk.

Posted on December 23, 2014December 28, 2014
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ANNIE

What are the odds that I can get my bottom dollar back?

Posted on December 22, 2014December 27, 2014
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THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES

As the boat pulls into the port, it is time that we look at the river run behind us.

Posted on December 21, 2014December 25, 2014
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MR. TURNER

What do you see and how do you see it?

Posted on December 19, 2014December 25, 2014
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THE IMITATION GAME

Is there ever such a thing as a good lie? And even if there is, why would one ever want to be a good liar?

Posted on December 14, 2014December 20, 2014
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TOP FIVE

What’s on your top five list? For me, this film certainly makes the cut.

Posted on December 12, 2014December 18, 2014
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WILD

One woman’s journey of more than one thousand miles began with more than several single steps backwards.

Posted on December 5, 2014December 11, 2014
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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 THEORY OF EVERYTHING

When the head is a complicated jumble, should we expect the heart to be any different?

Posted on November 23, 2014November 28, 2014
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THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY pt. 1

Let me inspire you to fight by telling you a story…Though I might not tell you how it ends.

Posted on November 21, 2014November 29, 2014
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ROSEWATER

Where does one find the strength to endure, when they are locked in a cell all alone?

Posted on November 16, 2014November 21, 2014
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BIG HERO 6

Avengers don’t always assemble to save the world: Sometimes it’s just about saving one person.

Posted on November 9, 2014November 14, 2014

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