film reviews
“1913 Massacre”: Great movie about Michigan tragedy
December 16, 20131913 Massacre is a touching documentary that revisits the tragic events that took place in the copper mining town of Calumet in the northern tip of Michigan on Christmas Eve 1913.
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“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” is stunning must-see
December 16, 2013"Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" is visually stunning, unfolding professionally within a familiar bio-pic template.
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“Reaching for the Moon”: Love dares speak its name
December 4, 2013I really liked this movie, mainly because of its unusual characters based on actual historical figures.
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“The Book Thief”: A child looks at fascism
December 4, 2013"The Book Thief" is not a happy movie. It's narrated by Death, though he's a trifle friendlier than usually depicted.
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“Thor” sequel another hard-hitter
November 15, 2013As superhero flicks go, this one is still pretty standard fare for the casual viewer, but that doesn't mean it's not enjoyable.
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