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Revisiting Brideshead with Matthew Goode
Goode’s performance as Charles Ryder in the new Brideshead Revisited may finally be the breakout role the English actor’s been looking for.
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A Very British Gangster Glamorizes Mob Life
Unlike countless crime documentaries before it, Gangster is hard to watch not just for the retelling of the atrocities but because of the tone in doing so.
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There's No Dark Spots in The Dark Knight
Contrary to most superhero-type movies, Knight’s plot is somewhat complicated and contains a considerable amount of subplots, which makes it more interesting.
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Gonzo: A Revealing Portrait of Hunter S. Thompson
Gonzo may not be a perfect film, but it is a beautiful and moving homage to an amazing individual.
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Brittany Snow: Hollywood's Most Promising Star Found
Snow truly respects the art of acting, and not just for the fame and exposure.
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Garden Party: A Party Worth RSVPing To
The appeal of this film lies in the fact that it captures what L.A. means to just about everyone who ventures out there.
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A Shocking Story Can’t Save Savage Grace
The six-part film is too choppy to allow any fluidity as a complete and shocking tale, and the attempt at translating the complex book it’s based on is weak.
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Finding Amanda Needs Some Saving of its Own
Aside from the movie’s ambiguous tone, another challenge audiences have is deciding whether or not its characters are likable.
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Expired: Worth Paying the Parking Meter For
With Expired, writer/director Cecilia Miniucchi demonstrates a creative and original way of exploring depressing elements of human emotion in a light-hearted tone.
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Miss Conception Almost Misses Its Target
Like a first trimester ultrasound, it’s often hard to get a clear picture of what this romantic comedy is trying to tell us.
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