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Monthly Archives: December 2013

Nebraska; Rating 4/4

December 21st, 2013 at 10:35 pm » Comments (0)

The quote "Keep it simple, stupid" has never been more fitting than when you relate it to Alexander Payne's movies. His films are realistic and relatable portrayals of family life; ...more »

The Wolf of Wall Street; Rating: 3.5/4

December 20th, 2013 at 2:55 am » Comments (1)

For the last 40 years, Martin Scorsese has been a significant figure in the movie world. Although primarily known for his gangster dramas, such as the classic "Goodfellas" or more ...more »

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug; Rating: 3/4

December 18th, 2013 at 2:24 am » Comments (0)

In my review of the first "Hobbit" movie, subtitled "An Unexpected Journey," I described the film as "flawed," "awkward," and "dull." Almost exactly a year later, we finally have the second ...more »