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Bridge of Spies movie review: the lawyer who went out in the Cold War

Fri, Nov 27, 2015

Presents American hypocrisy in defense of America with the snorting derision it warrants, while also being a gripping and intense Cold War thriller.

Black Mass movie review: men behaving badly… again

Wed, Nov 25, 2015

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A solid execution of a familiar tale, crammed with a likable, watchable cast. But it doesn’t have anything new to say about why men do despicable things.

Trumbo movie review: liberal Hollywood? ha!

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

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Marvelously balances the silly and the solemn. There’s almost a whiff of the Coen-esque in its slick sharpness, in its whistling past the graveyard.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 movie review: breaking the blockbuster

Mon, Nov 16, 2015

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One of the smartest and most enthralling SF film series ever breaks more new ground as it ends on notes as emotional and provocative as they are explosive.

He Named Me Malala documentary review: teach your children well

Fri, Nov 06, 2015

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A charming film — Yousafzai is as endearing and funny as she is ambitious and brave — but also one with a vital message: how we raise kids matters.

Truth movie review: when journalistic truth is ugly (LFF 2015)

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

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A fascinating look at the pitfalls of modern journalism, and a compelling portrait of a journalist who paid a high price for letting them trip her up.

Run movie review: all the unrest of Ivory Coast, all in one man (FilmAfrica festival)

Wed, Nov 04, 2015

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Prophecy and politics are intertwined in a realm where strange and beautiful imagery takes on dark meaning, and violence and male posturing rules all.

Difret movie review: reshaping the world for women

Mon, Oct 26, 2015

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An earnest and passionate film, based on a true story that is enraging yet inspiring, that is essential viewing for anyone concerned with women’s rights.