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FILM REVIEWS

In-depth film reviews, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.

REVIEW
Out in Theaters: ‘NOCTURNAL ANIMALS’

Out in Theaters: ‘NOCTURNAL ANIMALS’

Not for the faint of heart, Tom Ford's 'Nocturnal Animals' is a drearily pitch-black and distinctly American psychosexual thriller that painfully explores the worst sides of humanity - from the…

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Out in Theaters: ‘RULES DON’T APPLY’

Out in Theaters: ‘RULES DON’T APPLY’

Often overwhelmingly funny and intermittently sweet and salty, peppered with refreshing performances from a stellar cast and three overpoweringly enticing leads in Alden Ehrenreich, Lily Collins and Warren Beatty, 'Rules…

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Out in Theaters: ‘MOANA’

Out in Theaters: ‘MOANA’

'Moana' doesn’t really break new narrative ground for Disney - though the lack of a romantic angle is refreshing - but its hypnotic visuals, winning voice cast and catchy tunes…

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Out in Theaters: ‘BLEED FOR THIS’

Out in Theaters: ‘BLEED FOR THIS’

It may not quite float like a butterfly or sting like a bee but 'Bleed for This' rides on the greatness of Miles Teller and Aaron Eckhart’s killer performances to…

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Out in Theaters: ‘LOVING’

Out in Theaters: ‘LOVING’

Jeff Nichols’ shows an abundance of restraint translating the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple jailed for marrying. Though marked by great performances and admirable in…

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Out in Theaters: ‘ARRIVAL’



Out in Theaters: ‘ARRIVAL’



Minor quibbles aside, 'Arrival' is heady, bold, emotionally decadent and fearless. It’s science fiction for film lovers lead by an excellent turn from Amy Adams and emboldened by Jóhann Jóhannsson’s…

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Out in Theaters: ‘DOCTOR STRANGE’

Out in Theaters: ‘DOCTOR STRANGE’



CONCLUSION: 'Doctor Strange' sparkles with inebriating visual pop but suffers the issues common to Marvel formula: a weak villain, over-reliance on ill-fitting witticisms and a third act universe-aggressive threat complete…

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Out in Theaters: ‘HACKSAW RIDGE’

Out in Theaters: ‘HACKSAW RIDGE’

Mel Gibson’s latest is a flawed but nonetheless stirring tribute to an uncommon war hero in Desmond Doss. Though Gibson’s vampiric need for blood seems an odd fit to sing…