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Probably hates your favorite movie. Since 2012.

FILM REVIEWS

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: INTO THE WOODS

Out in Theaters: INTO THE WOODS

The cast is admittedly stellar - Anna Kendrick, Corden, Blunt, Pine and, to a lesser degree, Streep all own their numbers, even if I personally found some of those numbers…

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Out in Theaters: THE IMITATION GAME

Out in Theaters: THE IMITATION GAME

In 1952, Alan Turing was convicted of gross indecency due to the investigation that bookends the film. In trying to prove that Turing was a spy, the local law reveled…

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Out in Theaters: FOXCATCHER

Out in Theaters: FOXCATCHER

Some people collect stamps. Others Beanie Babies. John du Pont wanted to collect talent. He wanted to bunch it all up in his verdant Pennsylvania farm and own it for…

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Out in Theaters: ANNIE

Out in Theaters: ANNIE

There's more plot holes as big as the sun (Spoiler: why would Annie's orphan friends help audition fake parents for her? Seriously, why?! Are they just the worst friends ever?…

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Out in Theaters: TOP FIVE

Out in Theaters: TOP FIVE

As news of the Sony inner circle and their utter distain for Adam Sandler films makes the unfortunate internet rounds, there couldn't be a better time for Chris Rock to…

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Out in Theaters: EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS

Out in Theaters: EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS

To watch Exodus is to endure exodus. At 150 mins, it's easily one of the most taxing films of the year and surely one of its least inspired blockbusters. Darren…

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Out in Theaters: FOXCATCHER (2)

Out in Theaters: FOXCATCHER (2)

Some people collect stamps. Others Beanie Babies. John du Pont wanted to collect talent. He wanted to bunch it all up in his verdant Pennsylvania farm and own it for…

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Out in Theaters: HORRIBLE BOSSES 2

Out in Theaters: HORRIBLE BOSSES 2

Yes, Jennifer Aniston and her carnal explicitness busted my gut. Pine proved (yet again) that maybe comedy is what he was made for. And Day, Bateman and Sudeikis are all…