Movie Review: Boyhood
On TV and at the movies, we are mostly told that the big events help shape our lives and leave the greatest impressions. We also …
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Movie Review: Snowpiercer
Snowpiercer takes the concept of a model train to its craziest extreme. This bonkers dystopic future film by director Joon-ho Bong relentlessly hurtles forward despite …
Movie Review: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes should not have been good. James Franco leading a reboot of an iconic franchise? Stupid idea. Then Andy …
Movie Review: Pain & Gain
Turns out Michael Bay can churn out a very engaging film when not saddled with Optimus Prime. Pain & Gain is a very incisive black …
Movie Review: Life Itself
There is no way I can write objectively about Roger Ebert. As a slightly larger bespectacled cinephile Chicagoan, I tended to resonate with the man …
Movie Review: Begin Again
Leaving Begin Again, I popped in my earbuds and listened to my playlists like I normally do. A few seconds later, my eyes started welling …
Movie Review: Transformers: Age of Extinction
With the approach of July 4th, Transformers: Age of Extinction makes sure to include an American Flag in almost every scene of the movie. At …
Movie Review: Tammy
You can also read this review in LunaLunaMag. Tammy is a study of expectations. The previews were less than appetizing, showing off how funny it …
Movie Review: The Rover
I feel betrayed by the Outback Steakhouse. The Rover takes Mad Max and mixes him with a little feeling of modern times. We are quickly …
Movie Review: Obvious Child
Abortion and comedy shouldn’t go together right? Obvious Child tests this theory directly, trying to mine dark humor amidst a weighty drama. Much like its …