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The Wolf of Wall Street; Rating: 3.5/4

December 20th, 2013 at 2:55 am » Comments (1)

For the last 40 years, Martin Scorsese has been a significant figure in the movie world. Although primarily known for his gangster dramas, such as the classic "Goodfellas" or more ...more »

12 Years A Slave; Rating: 4/4

November 14th, 2013 at 2:37 am » Comments (1)

Although we hate to admit it, slavery played a substantial role in the early years of our country's history. The words "all men are created equal" appear in our own ...more »

Forget the Pact: Short Film

July 1st, 2013 at 2:51 am » Comments (0)

  An independent, short British film directed by Malcolm Benson, Forget the Pact is about a group of friends, who decide one day to make a pact that they will always ...more »

Mud; Rating: 4/4 stars

May 21st, 2013 at 2:24 am » Comments (1)

Whenever a film like "Mud" comes along, it reminds me why I love the movies. Containing a captivating performance by Matthew McConaughey, who, in recent years, has finally won me ...more »

The Place Beyond The Pines; Rating: 3/4

April 16th, 2013 at 12:58 am » Comments (0)

"The Place Beyond The Pines" is a story of families; of life in an urban town; of the choices of parents; and how one incident can change the course of ...more »

The Perks of Being a Wallflower; Rating: 3.5/4

March 6th, 2013 at 2:30 am » Comments (0)

"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is, from the outside, your classic coming-of-age tale. Yet, in contrast to the majority of these films, it does not fall victim to an ...more »

Zero Dark Thirty; Rating: 2.5/4

February 5th, 2013 at 2:35 am » Comments (0)

On May 2, 2011; the news spread like wildfire across the country. A U.S. Navy team had stormed a compound in Pakistan, and Osama Bin Laden was dead. People rejoiced, feeling ...more »

Silver Linings Playbook; Rating: 3.5/4

January 15th, 2013 at 2:52 am » Comments (0)

Every year, a multitude of romantic comedies emerge, many of which become labeled as "chick flicks." They are often monotonous, cliched, and predictable. But every once in a while, a ...more »

Les Miserables; Rating: 3/4

December 28th, 2012 at 3:13 am » Comments (0)

Tom Hooper has at this point proven himself a master of historical adaptations. His most famous example is "The King's Speech," which won multiple awards in 2010, including Best Picture ...more »

Lincoln; Rating: 4/4

December 8th, 2012 at 10:44 pm » Comments (0)

When it comes to modern directors, Steven Spielberg is a household name. Among his extensive resume includes the movies "Jaws," E.T.", "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and "Close Encounters of ...more »
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