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4/5
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Cuties
(2020)
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Thomas Caldwell
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While at times very difficult viewing, there is no doubting the sincerity and integrity behind Cuties.
Posted Sep 17, 2020
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3/5
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Greyhound
(2020)
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Thomas Caldwell
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This is a decent war film, but it struggles by not being exceptional and by its deifying treatment of Krause with all his praying, romantic aspirations and being the symbol of American greatness.
Posted Jul 23, 2020
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4/5
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Relic
(2020)
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Thomas Caldwell
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It's a sophisticated and confident debut feature by filmmaker Natalie Erika James whose distinctive voice ensures that Relic holds its own against films that employ a similar approach to horror and personal trauma.
Posted Jul 11, 2020
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4/5
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What Richard Did
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Up-and-coming actor Jack Reynor delivers an astonishing performance as Richard, evoking both sympathy and contempt from the audience.
Posted Apr 30, 2020
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3.5/5
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Scoop
(2006)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Scoop is classic Allen -- light comedy with a murder mystery plot, supernatural themes and enough jokes about sex, death, psychoanalysis and philosophy to keep fans happy.
Posted Nov 02, 2018
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5/5
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Gravity
(2013)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Gravity delivers a display of modern technology that leaves the viewer breathless from the experience and marvelling at the craftsmanship behind it.
Posted Oct 02, 2013
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4/5
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Stories We Tell
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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An extraordinary work that is both an intellectual examination into the nature of how cinema represents reality as well as a deeply moving personal project.
Posted Sep 25, 2013
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4/5
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A Coffee in Berlin
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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There is a melancholic mood that underlies Oh Boy, but it is mostly fun, breezy and energetic.
Posted Sep 15, 2013
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4.5/5
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Blue Jasmine
(2013)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Blue Jasmine is one of Allen's cleverest and most compassionate films, making it also one of his greatest.
Posted Sep 12, 2013
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4.5/5
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Stoker
(2013)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Not everything is what it seems in Stoker and its strength lies in how much it undermines expectations by taking a revisionist approach to gothic fiction conventions.
Posted Sep 01, 2013
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4.5/5
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The Rocket
(2013)
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Thomas Caldwell
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An extremely rewarding and entertaining film made all the stronger for the integrity and cultural details that underpin it.
Posted Aug 29, 2013
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4.5/5
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Frances Ha
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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A genuinely heartfelt, gorgeous and beautiful celebration of youth, friendship and grappling with all the contradictions and challenges that life throws at us.
Posted Aug 19, 2013
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4/5
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Pain & Gain
(2013)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Subject matter that actually suits Bay's usually obnoxious approach to film style and storytelling. Pain & Gain is bewildering, fun, repugnant and enthralling.
Posted Aug 07, 2013
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4.5/5
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Behind the Candelabra
(2013)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Soderbergh's masterstroke is how well he takes the audience on the journey of initially finding Liberace's world absurd and comedic, to ultimately feeling empathy for him.
Posted Jul 24, 2013
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3.5/5
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This Is the End
(2013)
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Thomas Caldwell
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A funny self-aware critique of the actors' indulgences - along with several violent deaths, demonic monsters and dick jokes. There are lots of dick jokes.
Posted Jul 17, 2013
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2.5/5
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Pacific Rim
(2013)
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Thomas Caldwell
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The spectacle is distancing and even though it may have been unintentional, there is subtext in Pacific Rim and it is not fun.
Posted Jul 11, 2013
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3.5/5
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Man of Steel
(2013)
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Thomas Caldwell
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A mostly-entertaining dark science-fiction parable about morality.
Posted Jun 27, 2013
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3.5/5
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Mud
(2013)
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Thomas Caldwell
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An extremely sophisticated and progressive examination on how adolescent masculinity is defined by often-contradictory cultural attitudes towards femininity.
Posted Jun 12, 2013
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3.5/5
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Farewell, My Queen
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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While it does not hang together as a whole, Farewell, My Queen is still an interesting and engaging film that should be overall commended for what it does achieve.
Posted Jun 06, 2013
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3.5/5
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The Great Gatsby
(2013)
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Thomas Caldwell
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The Great Gatsby is so close to being a great film, let down by its own refusal to exist in the moment.
Posted May 30, 2013
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4.5/5
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Broken
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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A moving and thoughtful cinema experience.
Posted May 19, 2013
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4/5
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Tabu
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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While the path through this unconventional film is not always obvious, it is a sensuous, mysterious and intoxicating path worth taking.
Posted May 16, 2013
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3.5/5
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The Place Beyond the Pines
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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While it is still a rewarding film on face value, The Place Beyond the Pines offers additional pleasures for viewers keen to delve further.
Posted May 09, 2013
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4.5/5
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The Hunt
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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The Hunt is a confronting and fascinating work of cinema.
Posted Apr 30, 2013
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3.5/5
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Iron Man 3
(2013)
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Thomas Caldwell
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A lighter variation on the deconstructed superhero mythology found in The Dark Knight Rises.
Posted Apr 23, 2013
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4.5/5
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No
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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An extremely perceptive and intriguing examination of the effect that media hype and spin have on the political process.
Posted Apr 17, 2013
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4/5
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Warm Bodies
(2013)
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Thomas Caldwell
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While Warm Bodies is more slanted towards comedy and romance rather than horror, it remains true to the zombie genre while pushing it in an unexpected direction.
Posted Apr 08, 2013
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4.5/5
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The Neverending Story
(1984)
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Thomas Caldwell
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The NeverEnding Story remains a testament to the power of imagination and the type of inventive cinema that was possible in a pre-digital era.
Posted Apr 02, 2013
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4/5
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The Loneliest Planet
(2011)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Audiences used to actively engaging with cinema will find much to relish about The Loneliest Planet.
Posted Mar 24, 2013
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4/5
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I Want Your Love
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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An excellent work by a talented emerging filmmaker.
Posted Mar 11, 2013
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4.5/5
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The Paperboy
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Everything about The Paperboy seems designed to undermine expectations and the result is an exhilaratingly unpredictable film.
Posted Mar 03, 2013
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5/5
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Amour
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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The scenario is upsetting, but the execution is genuine and pure, making Amour a film of heartbreaking beauty and Haneke's masterpiece.
Posted Feb 24, 2013
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4/5
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Water
(2005)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Mehta explores the politics of religion to highlight how religious hypocrisy is used to ensure women are undermined and made subservient for economic purposes.
Posted Feb 11, 2013
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3.5/5
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Lincoln
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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For the most part Lincoln is not a significant inclusion into Spielberg's filmography despite the noblest of intentions and undeniable cinematic craftsmanship.
Posted Feb 06, 2013
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3.5/5
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Zero Dark Thirty
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Exhilarating cinema that makes you want to forget all the questionable issues of representation that have come before it.
Posted Jan 28, 2013
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4/5
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I Am Eleven
(2014)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Bailey has created something on par with the Up series.
Posted Jan 22, 2013
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4/5
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Django Unchained
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Possibly Tarantino's most thoughtful and even political film to date.
Posted Jan 21, 2013
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3.5/5
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Gangster Squad
(2013)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Lovingly pulpy yet honest and sincere about its intent, there is plenty in Gangster Squad for fans of the gangster genre to enjoy.
Posted Jan 13, 2013
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4.5/5
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ParaNorman
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Funny, frightening, exciting and extremely thoughtful about the nature of the conflict at the core of the film, ParaNorman is a standout feature animation.
Posted Jan 06, 2013
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4.5/5
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Life of Pi
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Bleak facts or magical stories, science or faith, connected or alone, instinct or animals with souls - these are the dynamics explored by every aspect of Life of Pi.
Posted Jan 02, 2013
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4/5
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Berberian Sound Studio
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Berberian Sound Studio is a masterfully made film that will please audio experts, cinephiles and horror fans.
Posted Dec 05, 2012
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4/5
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Wreck-It Ralph
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Wreck-It Ralph is a major advancement for Walt Disney Animation Studios in all regards.
Posted Nov 29, 2012
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3/5
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Skyfall
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Skyfall is inconsistent, displaying Bond at its blandest and Bond at its best.
Posted Nov 17, 2012
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4/5
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The Sessions
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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The honest performances and assured direction makes The Sessions an extremely accomplished film that celebrates sexuality.
Posted Nov 11, 2012
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4/5
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The Master
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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The Master is a film about obedience and forming an identity through subservience.
Posted Nov 07, 2012
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3.5/5
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Bachelorette
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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The material becomes increasingly uncomfortable since it mainly comes from sad and traumatic places. This is what gives the film its edge.
Posted Oct 31, 2012
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4.5/5
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Frankenweenie
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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With its anti-intellectualism critique, classic horror film homages and beautiful production design, Frankenweenie is a great film for adventurous young audiences.
Posted Oct 24, 2012
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4/5
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Argo
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Successfully manages to be respectful about the turbulent events and function as an exciting Hollywood spy thriller.
Posted Oct 17, 2012
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4.5/5
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Killing Them Softly
(2012)
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Thomas Caldwell
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Killing Them Softly is an engrossing vision of hell where status, money and image have become the ultimate goals and human life is just another commodity to be traded.
Posted Oct 10, 2012
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4.5/5
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Searching for Sugar Man
(2011)
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Thomas Caldwell
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A celebration of an artist and the power of art to transcend time and place
Posted Oct 02, 2012
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