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Year: 2016

from Twitter: are the studios trying to kill off indie critics?

Fri, Sep 02, 2016
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from Pinterest: Laurel and Hardy get beamed up (London photo)

Thu, Sep 01, 2016
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Zoom movie review: zoom out

Thu, Sep 01, 2016
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This is what happens when men try to tell a story primarily about women — and also try to ape Charlie Kaufman — and fail miserably.

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from Pinterest: pretty bird graffiti (London photo)

Wed, Aug 31, 2016
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cult classic film virgin: Sid & Nancy

Wed, Aug 31, 2016
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Riveting and repulsive, with a claustrophobic perspective that mirrors its subjects: all id, all in the moment. But it’s also shallow, all on the surface.

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from Pinterest: umbrella wink graffiti (London photo)

Tue, Aug 30, 2016
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Equity movie review: a disappointing return on investment

Tue, Aug 30, 2016
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We’ve never seen this before, multiple female characters open about ambition, power, and money. But representation alone does not make for a gripping tale.

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from Pinterest: beautiful butterfly graffiti (London photo)

Mon, Aug 29, 2016
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Mechanic: Resurrection movie review: the Jessica Alba-centered fanfic that makes this work

Mon, Aug 29, 2016
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It’s supposed to be intense, but it’s just silly. Unless it’s secretly about one woman ridding the world of notorious arms dealers through sly manipulation.

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from Pinterest: tribute to Prince in a graffiti montage (London photo)

Fri, Aug 26, 2016
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