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

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Out in Theaters: ‘ANOMALISA’

Out in Theaters: ‘ANOMALISA’

Charlie Kaufman finds new ways to stretch the imagination with stop-motion character study 'Anomalisa'. A tender piece on insecurity and the mundanity of human relations, Kaufman's latest mind-trip is as…

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Out in Theaters: LAMB

Out in Theaters: LAMB

Says Partridge, “Lamb attempts to suspend and challenge our preconceived beliefs of right and wrong, raising the question, “If we could all reset and correct the ills of our past,…

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Out in Theaters: THE FOREST

Out in Theaters: THE FOREST

A listless turd of a film, 'The Forest' lacks the requisite scares to qualify as a horror and is devoid of the necessary singular iota of intelligence required to work…

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Out in Theaters: ‘POINT BREAK’

Out in Theaters: ‘POINT BREAK’

Impressive stunt work helps mask the ghastly script and awful performances present in 2015's version of Point Break, making for at least one reason for this completely unnecessary remake to…

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Out in Theaters: ‘DADDY’S HOME’

Out in Theaters: ‘DADDY’S HOME’

'Daddy's Home' champions its family-friendly pull over boorish, toothy comedy to create a bumbling, occasionally bemusing sitcom of a film. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg are apt as men battling…

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Out in Theaters: ‘MUSTANG’

Out in Theaters: ‘MUSTANG’

A thoughtful portrait of caged femininity, 'Mustang' strongly represents European cinema’s knack for giving life to disparate voices. France's submission for the 2016 Oscar Best Foreign Film race is a…

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Out in Theaters: ‘THE BIG SHORT’

Out in Theaters: ‘THE BIG SHORT’

Adam McKay’s star-filled ‘The Big Short’ tackles a huge subject, the 2008 financial meltdown, with surprising wit and clarity. That it ends up being both educational and entertaining is a…

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Out in Theaters: ‘YOUTH’

Out in Theaters: ‘YOUTH’

Paolo Sorrentino's 'Youth' is a picture convinced that it says more than it does, heavy on mood, bewitching cinematography and acting prowess and light on consistency of character and narrative…

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Out in Theaters: ‘THE DANISH GIRL’

Out in Theaters: ‘THE DANISH GIRL’

There's no doubt that The Danish Girl is a well-made, well-acted piece of prestige cinema but its occasionally tactless handling of challenging issues awkwardly overwhelms at too many turns.