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Review of The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

By Michael Z (241) on 01 Nov 2013

Shouldn't a scary movie be... scary? I dunno' about you guys, but aside from some fairly creepy imagery, Emily Rose is very tame…

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Review of The Notebook (2004)

By Michael Z (241) on 31 Oct 2013

Favey romance film but don't over-watch it…

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Review of The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

By Michael Z (241) on 28 Oct 2013

A majestic and magical film of unparalleled originality. 4/4…

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Review of Descent (2007)

By Michael Z (241) on 02 Oct 2013

Very disappointing…

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Review of Descent (2005)

By Michael Z (241) on 02 Oct 2013

Very disappointing…

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Review of The Descent (2005)

By Michael Z (241) on 02 Oct 2013

Very disappointing…

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Review of Back to the Future (1985)

By Michael Z (241) on 28 Sep 2013

Edge-of-your-seat action? Quirky characters? Slapstick? Romance? Time travel conundrums? Nostalgic period setting…

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Review of Zombieland (2009)

By Michael Z (241) on 25 Sep 2013

Directed by James L…

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Review of Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)

By Michael Z (241) on 22 Sep 2013

A blissful and beautiful food documentary with a final revelation that is both wildly uplifting and impossible to see coming. 3/4…

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Review of This Is Not a Film (2011)

By Michael Z (241) on 22 Sep 2013

It's no 8 1/2, but This Is Not a Film is nonetheless a fresh look at the struggling, rebel artist in the modern world. 3/4…

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Review of Life of Pi (2012)

By Michael Z (241) on 22 Sep 2013

Ang Lee's Life of Pi is visually decadent, but often painfully PG, stooping far too often to hold our hand when we should feel, like Pi, alone…

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Review of Sound of My Voice (2011)

By Michael Z (241) on 22 Sep 2013

Sound of My Voice is claustrophobic, haunting, and visceral, dropping us in a tiny, windowless basement and only allowing us to come up to…

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Review of The Big Wedding (2013)

By Michael Z (241) on 15 Aug 2013

If you get this invite in the mail, reject it. Reject it immediately…

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Review of Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)

By Michael Z (241) on 15 Aug 2013

Fee Fi fo Fum A decent fairy tale movie, although I would have liked to see a more modern take on it, that would make an epic movie…

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Review of Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941)

By Michael Z (241) on 13 Aug 2013

A low-fantasy stunner with tender direction, a big heart, and terrific performances all around. 4/4…

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Review of Shrek the Third (2007)

By Michael Z (241) on 13 Aug 2013

I think this film is the worst Shrek film of the 4 films it is funny but nothing like Shrek 1and 2…

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Review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

By Michael Z (241) on 13 Aug 2013

Wallis is 10 years old and I felt like I was watching the birth of the next big actress…

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Review of Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

By Michael Z (241) on 13 Aug 2013

Ashman's lyrics shine in this campy, fun-loving mini-musical that channels Roger Corman through the lens of wacky director Frank Oz. 3.5/4…

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Review of The Deer Hunter (1978)

By Michael Z (241) on 12 Aug 2013

It's tricky to recommend The Deer Hunter because it isn't built to be enjoyed, or even liked. It's meant to he respected…

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Review of Carnage (2011)

By Michael Z (241) on 12 Aug 2013

Carnage is a s-s... satire(…

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