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MOVIE REVIEW: A True Story Deconstructed in ‘SPOTLIGHT’

Writing a narrative, especially of actual accounts, can be a challenge because there’s weighing the different sides of the individuals that were a part of it, and let’s not forget, the “true” part where the facts echo the whole...

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Jennifer Lawrence is a Strong Presence in “Joy”

The first time I saw the trailer for Joy, I honestly had no idea what it was about biut it did have the holy trinity of Jennifer Lawrence, director David O. Russell and Bradley Cooper (American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook) ...

7.0

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‘ROOM’ Captivates with Powerful Performances and a Riveting, Emotional Journey

I’ve always had a fascination with real life stories of…well…keeping people hostage in a secret room (of sorts) for months and sometimes even years. It goes along with my interest with serial killers (y...

9.5

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MOVIE REVIEW: THE REVENANT

Set against the surreal and uncharted American wilderness, The Revenant is a tale of survival, and ultimately, revenge played by Leonardo DiCaprio in his most intense (and difficult) role to date. In his relentless pursuit to s...

8.5

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‘The Big Short’ Movie Review

Plot Summary: A group of eccentric, awkward, yet brilliant individuals discover the inevitable crash of the Housing Market before it actually happens. What follows is a morally challenging, I-only-look-out-for-myself-screw-eve...

9.0

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MOVIE REVIEW: Ryan Coogler Packs a Knockout Punch in “Creed”

In 2006, Rocky Balboa (whether you like it or not) marked its end with the titular character fighting in the ring and being under the limelight. Now, 2015’s Creed provides new beginnings for the lore within its own world ...

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