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

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Out in Theaters: HER

Out in Theaters: HER

Anchored with a cast this talented that are each putting their all into each and every scene, Her is lightning in a bottle. Instead of feeling like this future world…

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Out in Theaters: OUT OF THE FURNACE

Out in Theaters: OUT OF THE FURNACE

Adding even more depth to the film, the technical elements racket up the tension and help to accentuate the ripe metaphorical elements planted throughout. Dickon Hinchliffe's score, largely leaning on Pearl…

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Out in Theaters: MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

Out in Theaters: MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

Nelson Mandela was a man who championed compromise, so maybe this is a suiting film for his legacy. Instead of being deeply entertaining or deeply informative, it lands somewhere in…

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Out in Theaters: PHILOMENA

Out in Theaters: PHILOMENA

Stephen Frears' effort is good at twisting our emotions but it's not always clear which way he wants to twist them. Whether or not he's intended to leave his audience…

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Out in Theaters: FROZEN

Out in Theaters: FROZEN

Adapting to a new generation of tech-savvy, open-minded youngsters, the House of Mouse also gives some much-needed wiggle room for Frozen to step away from Disney's legacy of antiquated sexual…

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Out in Theaters: NEBRASKA

Out in Theaters: NEBRASKA

Rolling sharp comedy and painstaking commentary into one is no easy task, but it's one that Payne has all but mastered. Nebraska may not be as biting and manic as…

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Out In Theaters: DELIVERY MAN

Out In Theaters: DELIVERY MAN

In the end, Delivery Man doesn’t quite have the comedic chops to be a great comedy, nor does it have the dramatic chops to be a great dramedy. And that…

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Out In Theaters: THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY

Out In Theaters: THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY

I know I’m repeating myself here, but there is really so little about this film that isn’t surface and contrived. If there were more to warrant a merit-based discussion, this…