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Read more about the article ‘Rush’ offers great visuals, but goes nowhere
'Rush' offers great visuals, but goes nowhere
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‘Rush’ offers great visuals, but goes nowhere

'Rush' offers great visuals, but goes nowhere "Rush" is an incredibly well-made film that is undoubtedly the most visually accomplished movie that Ron Howard has…

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September 27, 2013
Read more about the article ‘Don Jon’ a solid directorial debut for Gordon-Levitt
'Don Jon' a solid directorial debut for Gordon-Levitt
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‘Don Jon’ a solid directorial debut for Gordon-Levitt

'Don Jon' a solid directorial debut for Gordon-Levitt Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a talented dude. His acting bona fides are well established and go all the…

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September 27, 2013
Read more about the article ‘Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2’ a smorgasbord of fun
'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2' a smorgasbord of fun
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‘Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2’ a smorgasbord of fun

'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2' a smorgasbord of fun As a father of a young child, I know there are few things of…

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September 27, 2013
Read more about the article The Emmy Awards: a dance with death
The Emmy Awards: a dance with death
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The Emmy Awards: a dance with death

The Emmy Awards: a dance with death It was a dreary night at an Emmy Awards that was packed with surprises, although few of them…

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September 23, 2013
Read more about the article ‘Prisoners’ actors, director free movie from script
'Prisoners' actors, director free movie from script
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‘Prisoners’ actors, director free movie from script

'Prisoners' actors, director free movie from script The screenplay for "Prisoners" is a perfectly serviceable crime-thriller. Written by Aaron Guzikowski (whose only other credit is…

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September 20, 2013
Read more about the article ‘Short Term 12’ long on quality
'Short Term 12' long on quality
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‘Short Term 12’ long on quality

'Short Term 12' long on quality One of the best parts of being a movie critic is stumbling upon a good movie you most likely…

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September 16, 2013
Read more about the article De Niro seems bored in ‘The Family’
De Niro seems bored in 'The Family'
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De Niro seems bored in ‘The Family’

De Niro seems bored in 'The Family' Robert De Niro has reached the point in his career where he can play mobsters in his sleep.…

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September 13, 2013
Read more about the article If you flip the letters this show is called ‘Feaver Balls’
If you flip the letters this show is called 'Feaver Balls'
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If you flip the letters this show is called ‘Feaver Balls’

If you flip the letters this show is called 'Feaver Balls' The summer before my second senior year of college I talked my way into…

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September 9, 2013
Read more about the article ‘Riddick’ serves up sci-fi thrills, ridiculous fun
'Riddick' serves up sci-fi thrills, ridiculous fun
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‘Riddick’ serves up sci-fi thrills, ridiculous fun

'Riddick' serves up sci-fi thrills, ridiculous fun Many times I have made the case for high-minded science fiction, arguing that it is a genre that…

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September 6, 2013
Read more about the article ‘Old sport’ edition of: New on DVD
'Old sport' edition of: New on DVD
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‘Old sport’ edition of: New on DVD

'Old sport' edition of: New on DVD Lazy high school seniors rejoice, an interesting, fairly faithful adaptation of a book you'll be forced to read…

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September 3, 2013
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