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Annihilation (2018)

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Natalie Portman’s trek into The Shimmer feels like a Conradian journey into the heart of darkness

 February 17, 2020

Big Nothing (2006)

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David Schwimmer and Simon Pegg in a not-too-squeamish dark comedy. What could go wrong?

 February 22, 2019

Destination Wedding (2018)

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Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder: A perfect pairing of oddball characters (and actors)

 October 23, 2018

Sunshine Cleaning (2008)

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Amy Adams and Emily Blunt clean up their lives in this mirthful tale of redemption

 June 22, 2018

Passengers (2016)

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Sadly, the distasteful cliche they chose is worse than the cliches they avoided

 November 7, 2017

Victoria and Abdul (2017)

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Judi Dench is the only beacon of light in this dark and joyless tale

 October 13, 2017

Recent Appreciations

The Moment I Fell in Love with Movies

"How the West Was Won" (1963) sparked a life-long obsession

 February 6, 2016

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 June 1, 2015

5-Star Reviews

The Beauty Inside (2015)

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 January 13, 2017

A Brand New Life (2009)

Kim Sae-ron Brings Light into A Brand New Life

 November 27, 2014

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