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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – Movie Review
When walking out of the screening for "The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug", I came across a poster in the lobby which promoted a double feature of the new film…
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Out of the Furnace: Movie Review
Scott Cooper, who did a great job with his 2009 directorial debut, "Crazy Heart", has managed to take a great cast along with what should be a thrilling premise…
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Frozen: Movie Review
"Frozen" is the latest animated offering from Disney and it shares quite a bit in common with 2010's "Tangled", which is not a bad thing. Both films are about…
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Nebraska: Movie Review
Director Alexander Payne (Sideways, The Descendants) delivers his finest film to date with "Nebraska", but the truly special aspect of this outstanding piece of work, is that veteran actor…
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Movie Review
Last year's adaptation of Suzanne Collins best-selling novel "The Hunger Games" was the monster hit that most predicted it would be. Jennifer Lawrence was the right choice to portray…
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Delivery Man: Movie Review
"Delivery Man" is a remake of the 2011 Canadian comedy "Starbuck". Both films were helmed by writer/director Ken Scott. This time around Vince Vaughn is taking over the…
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The Best Man Holiday: Movie Review
It has been nearly 15 years since writer/director Malcolm D. Lee's "The Best Man" arrived in theaters. I haven't seen the first film since its' release, but from what…
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Dallas Buyers Club: Movie Review
It is not uncommon for an actor to undergo a dangerous physical transformation for a role. Christian Bale, Tom Hanks, 50 Cent, and others have all shed enough weight…
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Thor: The Dark World: Movie Review
One of the great things about each of the Marvel Studios films is that even though they are connected, each character's solo adventure works well as a stand-alone film. …
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All is Lost: Movie Review
Director J.C. Chandor's follow-up to the fantastic 2011 film "Margin Call" is somewhat of a mixed bag. "All is Lost" features a fantastic, nearly dialogue free performance by Robert…