Out in Theaters: LAGGIES
From a purely narcissistic angle, I appreciated the drizzly Seattle setting, which opened the doors to some of the finer establishments in the Emerald City, establishments that I have otherwise…
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Out in Theaters: BIRDMAN
Steeped in an exacting degree of irreverent relevance, he's able to pull off the rare feat of raising existential questions in the same scene that he blows up a cityscape.…
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Out in Theaters: JOHN WICK
John Wick eventually admits that it is in fact just the straight-forward actioner you've hoped it would transcend - with an ending you could forecast from 30 minutes in -…
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Out in Theaters: CAMP X-RAY
As Ali and Amy's lives become intertwined, their relationship shifts, opening up the opportunity for conversation among equals. With this table set, a pensive and powerful exchange unfolds about what…
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Out in Theaters: YOUNG ONES
A riveting series of chapters of once upon a time in the future west, Young Ones spins a unique take on clutching onto one's manifest destiny. Rich with morose mood,…
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Out in Theaters: ST. VINCENT
By most accounts, St. Vincent shouldn't work. It's too tender in some parts, too chewy in others, like a microwaved steak. The conveniences are many, the happy resolution unnaturally tidy.…
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Out in Theaters: MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN
At its heart, Men, Women and Children is rochambeau. Not the French general, the nut kicking contest. With so many potentially nerve-striking issues on display, Reitman has money on the…
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Out in Theaters: FURY
Fury harnesses the spirit of war, of unchecked testosterone, of sacrifice and mayhem, wads it up into a spitball and blows it in the face of the politicians, the warmongers…
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Out in Theaters: WHIPLASH
Unconventional and bold, Whiplash might just be the biggest surprise out of 2014's Sundance Festival. Between the outstanding performances from Teller and Simmons, a winning script, and an inbred set…
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Out in Theaters: PRIDE
Heart-warming, fun and eye-opening, Pride is surprisingly earnest and solid from start to finish. It bypasses prejudice and gifts you with understanding. I’m more than proud to recommend Pride. Be…