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The New World
Even children know the story of Pocahontas. Her story does not need to be retold, and in fact it is slightly historically inaccurate. But there is still beauty in the story, and leave it to Terrence...
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Beginners
In a smattering of close-up pictures and jump cuts, Mike Mills accelerates us through time and history during his film “Beginners.” He points out the sun, the stars, the president and what emotions...
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The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011) Review
“The Social Network” gave me false hope. It was my favorite movie of last year. The prospect of seeing David Fincher (and not to mention Trent Reznor) tackling “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” after...
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Oscar Homework
The uninitiated movie goer treats the Best Picture nominees at the Oscars as the must-see list of the year. But this year, that audience might be disappointed with “The Help” and “Extremely Loud and...
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Oscars 2012: Should Win
When critics write columns detailing who should win at the Oscars, they can be very self-serving. Mostly, the articles act as a way for bloggers to draw a line in the sand and pick a side, rallying...
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Oscars 2012: Will Win (Part 2)
See my picks for the remaining categories along with analysis, here. Movies are an art, not a science. And yet The Academy, save for a few eye rolling hiccups each year, operates like clockwork....
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