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The Descendants

Sunday, January 15th, 2012
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or all its flaws, the Descendants is a nuanced portrayal of a family that is coming apart. George Clooney plays Matt King, the staid attorney…

It’s probably quite hard to watch this film with fresh eyes, and even harder not to compare it to the book or the original Swedish film…

The Skin I Live In

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
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There’s a lot to like in Almodóvar’s latest film, ‘The Skin I Live In’. The sets, the design, the dialogue are all gorgeous in their…

You are the Apple of My Eye

Saturday, October 8th, 2011
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Male masturbation or “hitting the gun” (shotgun?pistol?) seems to be a common occurrence in this movie; portraying men as…

What’s Your Number?

Friday, September 9th, 2011
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There is absolutely nothing original, noteworthy or particularly funny about this film. But it’s surprisingly enjoyable…

Midnight in Paris

Friday, September 9th, 2011
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Woody Allen’s latest film, Midnight in Paris, is just as enjoyable as the title makes it sound. After several films set in London…

Certified, bona fide, genuine American superhero, Captain America protects the world from the Red Skull’s domination while satisfying the desire for superhero action. There’s romance, humor, ass kicking, and even a musical number. After releasing…

The Tree of Life

Sunday, July 10th, 2011
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There was only one American film in competition at the Cannes Film Festival this year, but the jury headed by Robert De Niro gave it their top prize, the Palme d’Or. Significantly, Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life doesn’t particularly…

X- Men First Class

Sunday, June 12th, 2011
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The long running geek fest that is the X-men franchise returns with a ‘reboot’ edition that jumps back to the days before…

Submarine

Sunday, June 12th, 2011
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This is a quietly hilarious gem of a film from first-time director Richard Ayoade, who is well-known in the UK for his acting in off-beat cult comedies Garth Marenghi and The Mighty Boosh. Adapted from Joe Dunthorne’s book of the same name