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Spotlight (2015)

Bill Clark — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 13:47:59 +0000

Spotlight is one of the great investigative journalism films; compelling, flawlessly acted, and successful in its invitation to join in the hunt for the truth. It’s enough to make you think twice about the easy, convenient dismissal of the importance of newspapers in our digital times. Even with an ending… Continue reading

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Birdman (2014)

Bill Clark — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 17:12:30 +0000

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is a true original; a work of technical wizardry, virtuoso acting, and compelling storytelling unlike anything we’ve seen before. Featuring only a few locations and long, single takes of dialogue-driven material, the film never lets up for an instant and always keeps the viewer on… Continue reading

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Need for Speed (2014)

Bill Clark — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 17:30:01 +0000

It’s really amazing that it’s taken this long for Need for Speed, a popular and never-ending video game series, to get the big-screen treatment. On the heels of the mega-popular The Fast and the Furious and its sequels, there is a built-in audience for this kind of vehicular anarchy. And… Continue reading

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RoboCop (2014)

Bill Clark — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 18:23:46 +0000

The new RoboCop is a lot like the old RoboCop in that a lot of people are shot and killed. Whereas the 1987 film conducted its business with a sly, dark sense of humor and an ear for social commentary, this 2014 remake (or is it reboot?) plays everything with… Continue reading

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The Other Guys (2010)

Bill Clark — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 04:00:18 +0000

The Other Guys has, arguably, the funniest first thirty minutes of any film this year. Had the rest of the film been as consistently funny, I may have needed oxygen. The problem: the following hour isn’t nearly as funny, or even as clever. The screenplay doesn’t have enough gas, resorting… Continue reading

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Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005)

Bill Clark — Mon, 20 Jun 2005 04:00:29 +0000

Herbie was first brought to the big screen in 1968’s The Love Bug. The lovable, expressive car won over audiences and numerous Herbie adventures followed. Never failing to dig deep for a movie idea, Disney has brought Herbie back to the cineplex in Herbie: Fully Loaded. Before I get crackin’… Continue reading

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White Noise (2005)

Bill Clark — Wed, 12 Jan 2005 05:00:42 +0000

I can’t recall another movie in recent memory that had such an effective ad campaign for a colossal mess. Sure, it happens often, but rarely on this scale. For those who are still a bit foggy about the details of EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon), here’s the basic jist: People who… Continue reading

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