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curated: the best 2016 Christmas ad

Tue, Nov 29, 2016
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It’s from Marks & Spencer, and it features a badass Mrs. Claus…

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Me Before You movie review: romantic dramedy delusions

Wed, Jun 01, 2016
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This miscalculated romantic dramedy is pathetically simplistic about morally complicated issues, and kind of offensive to those living with disabilities.

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Fathers & Daughters movie review: fit to be family tied

Fri, Nov 13, 2015
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It’s all rather implausible and hugely melodramatic as it milks ham-fisted histrionics from high soap opera. A pitiable excuse for a movie.

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The Artist will have a good night (and other Oscar predictions)

Sat, Feb 25, 2012
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Here’s an at-a-glance look at my picks for tomorrow night’s Academy Awards…

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The Woman in Black (review)

Fri, Feb 10, 2012
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I consider it a tremendous mark in favor of The Woman in Black that not once during its running time did I think, Hey, wait, wouldn’t Harry Potter have a spell to deal with this?

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AWFJ announces 2011 awards

Wed, Jan 11, 2012
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So happy that The Artist is Best Film for us…

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