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Review of Rubber (2010)

By Bkm (85) on 28 May 2012

Rubber, aside from being almost migraine inducing-ly pretentious and devoid of humor, is dripping with contempt for its audience…

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Review of Melancholia (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 08 Apr 2012

I'll say this about Melancholia: it's not like anything else I've ever seen--which is not necessarily a good thing…

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Review of In the Company of Men (1997)

By Bkm (85) on 02 Apr 2012

For all of the talk about its examination of sexual politics and male cruelty, In the Comany of Men is really a study of the malice of people;…

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Review of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 24 Mar 2012

The cast is superb, the screenplay intelligent and the tone of the film is perfect…

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Review of The Help (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 20 Feb 2012

The Help is a crowd pleasing bit of fluff that doesn't really dig dip into the true ugliness, pain and complexity of the race issue…

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Review of Cowboys & Aliens (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 11 Feb 2012

The title tells you right up front how ridiculous this movie will be, so don't get upset if you can't take it seriously…

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Review of A Better Life (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 08 Feb 2012

The movie initially unfurls as a seemingly simple message movie about illegal immigration, but by the end it hits you upside the head with…

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Review of A Better Life (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 08 Feb 2012

The movie initially unfurls as a seemingly simple message movie about illegal immigration, but by the end it hits you upside the head with…

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Review of Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 04 Feb 2012

The visual effects are superb and Serkis' performance as Caesar is terrific, but the film is too one dimensional and simple minded to be truly…

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Review of You Can Count on Me (2000)

By Bkm (85) on 01 Feb 2012

A smart, complex and honest look at the ties that bind siblings together for better or worse…

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Review of Midnight in Paris (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 31 Jan 2012

Woody Allen's latest film is as light as air, but still manages to say something of substance about the dangers of nostalgia and romanticizing…

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Review of The Descendants (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 28 Jan 2012

George Clooney's ongoing quest to earn an Academy Award for best actor finds him playing the lead role in Alexander Payne's low key dramedy…

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Review of Half Nelson (2006)

By Bkm (85) on 27 Jan 2012

Half Nelson may not be as edgy and complex as it sees itself, but it is still a tough little film about the opposing forces constantly at work…

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Review of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 26 Jan 2012

There is no way that any film or other piece of art or entertainment will ever be able to completely and accurately depict the events and aftershocks…

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Review of Moneyball (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 21 Jan 2012

David doesn't slay Goliath in Moneyball, a smart and entertaining film about the business of baseball, but he finds a way to compete in a game…

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Review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

By Bkm (85) on 21 Jan 2012

Punch-Drunk Love is a bit of a tricky film to figure out, but I think that it is ultimately worth the effort…

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Review of The Hangover Part II (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 14 Jan 2012

Easily one of the worst sequels ever made…

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Review of War Horse (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 27 Dec 2011

War Horse is beautifully filmed and the story is engrossing, but the film never really stirs the soul or evokes any sort of emotional reaction…

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Review of Beginners (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 20 Dec 2011

The film's indie vibe and quirkiness prevent it from being a truly immersive experience, but the superb performances from Plummer and McGregor…

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Review of Hugo (2011)

By Bkm (85) on 17 Dec 2011

Hugo has a potentially interesting and moving story to tell, but it gets lost in what turns out to be a history lesson on early cinema with…

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