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Vicky Cristina Barcelona: After Forty Years of Directing, Woody Takes On Spain
When I go to a Woody Allen film, I expect quality, I expect good acting, I expect some laughs, and I expect some insight into human behavior. What I rarely expect is to be surprised. Vicky Cristina...
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Best of 2008: The Definitive List of Top Tens
Here we are: my Top Tens in the major award categories. Best Supporting Actress: 10. Thandie Newton- W. 9. Freida Pinto- Slumdog Millionaire 8. Gabrielle Union- Cadillac Records 7. Danai Guirira- The...
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The Town: Affleck Continues To Bring The Heat
The name “Ben Affleck” has been used the last few years usually in conjunction with the phrase “bad actor.” Now that he’s adding directing to his repertoire, he’s reinvented his image to one of...
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Best of 2010 in Film: The Definitive List of Top Tens
Here we are: my Top Tens in the major award categories, including Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, Best Actor,...
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Mini-Reviews: Everything Must Go, Kung Fu Panda 2, Meek’s Cutoff
In an attempt to give readers my feelings on films as I plug away on a number of writing assignments, I’ll provide mini-reviews to give my succinct opinion on films and to give me time to finish my...
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Iron Man 3: Putting the Comic in Comic Book Cinema
The worst thing that can be said about Iron Man 3, the newest cinematic entry into the Marvel Universe, is that it’s almost *too* funny. Shane Black, famed screenwriter and Hollywood go-to for ironic...
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Mini-Reviews: Getaway, Closed Circuit, The Frozen Ground
Getaway: “CRASH. BROKEN GLASS. PUDDLES OF BLOOD. FLASHBACK. FLASHBACK. FLASHBACK. WOMEN BEATEN UP GRATUITOUSLY. “Do what I say, or your wife will die.” “Steal it.” PUTS CHEW STICK IN MOUTH LIKE IN...
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