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Review of Ghost in the Shell (2017)

By Jana Monji (11) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

If you absolutely must cast a white actress in the lead role that might have gone to an ethnic Asian and include geisha as robots to evoke…

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Review of Detroit (2017)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

This could just as well be called Baltimore, Ferguson or St…

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Review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

Vol. 2 might just be the most fun to be found in a movie theater thus far this year…

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Review of Born in China (2016)

By Jana Monji (11) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

The film brings a touch of humor to some otherwise difficult true stories of life and death, with potential unsettling scenes tastefully and…

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Review of Logan Lucky (2017)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

Perhaps the biggest surprise comes from the fact that Soderbergh and his cast make the brothers sympathetic, rather than merely treating them…

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Review of Maudie (2016)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

Hawkins is outstanding in depicting the physical impairments that the artist struggled with, as well as the fiercely loving spirit that kept…

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Review of The Post (2017)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

[The Post] is a film that remains valuable as a reminder that a free press is important and the struggle to maintain those freedoms is never-ending…

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Review of T2 Trainspotting (2017)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

T2 Trainspotting tries hard to match the shocking flair of the original but leaves one wishing the gang would grow up…

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Review of Battle of the Sexes (2017)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

Battle is an extremely well-made movie artistically and should be kept in the game as a contender for critics' honors and the Oscars at the…

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Review of The Fate of the Furious (2017)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

A lack of a compelling villain hurts the effectiveness of this entry in the series, making this reviewer furious about the fact that he'll…

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Review of Kong: Skull Island (2017)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

This is one movie that absolutely demands to be seen on the big screen, preferably with the full glasses effect, yet is solid enough entertainment…

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Review of Lion (2016)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

Give it a chance, for not only is it an emotionally powerful experience, but Lion is the rare movie that can transform your view of the world…

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Review of Victoria & Abdul (2017)

By Zoe Hewitt (5) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

Victoria & Abdul is easy, too, in the way that a well-constructed film should be…

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Review of Brigsby Bear (2017)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

Dave McCary works wonders with the film's tone, creating a deliberate and thoughtful pace that makes the film equally dramatic and comedic…

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Review of The Promise (2017)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

Those interested in an often-overlooked piece of history, and the resilience of the people who acted against it, will find The Promise to be engaging…

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Review of Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

This is still better than most of the action flicks the major studios have released this year and fun enough for those who are fans of the…

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Review of It Comes at Night (2017)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

While the film is undeniably well-made, its outlook is so dark it crosses the line into making viewers feel more miserable than enlightened…

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Review of Logan (2017)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

Mangold has crafted a movie that sends its hero off in great feeling and style. Logan has a great emotional depth and Jackman is terrific…

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Review of Atomic Blonde (2017)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

It is the kind of film that's meant to be enjoyed for its visceral thrills more than its logic…

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Review of Lion (2015)

By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

Give it a chance, for not only is it an emotionally powerful experience, but Lion is the rare movie that can transform your view of the world…

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