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Film Review: “The Witch” — Mother Nature’s a Bitch and So am I

February 20, 2016
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The Witch‘s brief jolts of violence seem perfectly calibrated to knock us out of our seats..

Film Review: “Lou Montgomery: Legacy Restored” — Mission Accomplished

February 19, 2016
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This compact documentary presents a poignant picture of the intersection of segregation, enlightenment, and failure.

Film Review: “45 Years” — The Real Thing

February 15, 2016
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In a period of comic book action dribble, 45 Years shows the world that films can probe reality, with enormous beauty and depth.

Film Review: “Southbound” — Going Nowhere

February 12, 2016
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It’s Twilight Zone eerie, as we embark on an anthology film of connected horror stories all happening on the Lost Highway.

Film Review: “Where to Invade Next” — Welcome Winds of Change

February 11, 2016
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The lightheartedness of the writing and Moore’s unkempt look are jarring, but the film effectively delivers lessons about progressive policies.

Film Review: “Hail, Caesar!” — A Sharp Tinsel Town Send-up

February 11, 2016
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The Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan, provide an on-target parody in Hail, Caesar!, their funny period comedy set in ’50s Hollywood.

Fuse Film Review: “The Finest Hours” — Enjoyable, Reliable, Predictable

February 10, 2016
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The Finest Hours gives the audience two hours of fast moving, visually pleasing, easily digestible entertainment.

Film Review: “The Choice” — Nothing to Hang Your Heart On

February 8, 2016
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Clear some room on the mantle of cinematic disgrace for The Choice, an utterly drippy romance.

Film Review: “The Lady in the Van” — Distilled Alan Bennett

February 8, 2016
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The Lady in the Van is quite enjoyable, but has a significant flaw.

Film Review: Acknowledging Jean Epstein — Brilliant Maverick Filmmaker and Critic

January 29, 2016
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Jean Epstein’s body of work is full of pleasures and surprises: this vigorous director broke ground for filmmakers and cinematic movements to come.

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