As the credits rolled and the lights came up, I realized two things about my reactions to War Horse. The first was that I was immeasurably frustrated with the film’s ending, and the second was that this would not be a positive review. I’m kind of ashamed to admit that, actually, because I desperately wanted [...]
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Orgasm Addict: Nick’s Review of Shame
The sun rises behind the blinds of your apartment. Another day, another chance to find as many ways to come as humanly possible. You wake up to the rumpled sheets and open the curtains and then check your voicemail. It’s your sister. Ignore it and get ready. It’s time for work. You move along again, [...]
A Freudian Slip: Matt’s Review of A DANGEROUS METHOD
David Cronenberg’s follow-up to 2007’s “Eastern Promises” is “A Dangerous Method.” It has some exquisite moments of both romance and tension throughout. However, it is unsure of what its intended goal is and therefore is a futile exercise. The film centers around two plotlines but is incapable of choosing which is the main focus. One [...]
A Unique and Dramatic Situation: Jen’s Review of THE DESCENDANTS
The islands of Hawaii conjure images of palm trees, crystal clear water, and charming locals. It’s a place seemingly immune to the sadness and stresses of the mainland. But in the words of Matt King, played by George Clooney, “Paradise can go fuck itself.” This begins Alexander Payne’s “The Descendants”, a movie that’s gotten substantial [...]
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