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Hyde Park on Hudson (2012)

Bill Clark — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:00:27 +0000

Emerging as the lead candidate of the 2012 Oscar bait sweepstakes, Hyde Park on Hudson is a disappointingly bland mix of drama and comedy that never comes close to gelling. It also paints a pretty unflattering picture of everyone involved, from Franklin D. Roosevelt on down. Whether this was intentional… Continue reading

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Breach (2007)

Bill Clark — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 05:00:07 +0000

Spies often make for subjects of great films, but how often do we really think about them in the real world? Billy Ray’s Breach explores the tailing and arrest of Robert Hanssen (Cooper), now classified as the biggest spy and traitor in American history. A loving, church-going family man on… Continue reading

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Man of the Year (2006)

Bill Clark — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 04:00:38 +0000

Not since The Break-Up has a film been so mis-marketed. One would assume, after viewing the trailers and TV spots, that Man of the Year is an edgy political satire examining just what would happen if a late night comedian got elected President of the United States. One would be… Continue reading

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

Bill Clark — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 04:00:39 +0000

Touted as such by its director, Scott Derrickson, The Exorcism of Emily Rose may in fact be the first courtroom horror film. The TV spots and trailers would not lead you to believe that, however, as all we see is a horrified Emily Rose contorting her body and experiencing visions… Continue reading

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Mystic River (2003)

Bill Clark — Thu, 15 Jan 2004 05:00:30 +0000

Mystic River is a film of extraordinary acting. The acting in this film is so good that it at times overshadows the plot line, which is both engaging and at times bogged down. In all it leads to an ending which is confusing and seemingly out of place. The film… Continue reading

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