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Saving Mr. Banks; Rating: 3/4

January 3rd, 2014 at 3:14 am » Comments (0)

The "story behind the story" is a common theme to movies, seen in such films as "Ed Wood, " "Hugo," and the movie "Hitchcock." They are a glimpse behind the ...more »

12 Years A Slave; Rating: 4/4

November 14th, 2013 at 2:37 am » Comments (1)

Although we hate to admit it, slavery played a substantial role in the early years of our country's history. The words "all men are created equal" appear in our own ...more »

Zero Dark Thirty; Rating: 2.5/4

February 5th, 2013 at 2:35 am » Comments (0)

On May 2, 2011; the news spread like wildfire across the country. A U.S. Navy team had stormed a compound in Pakistan, and Osama Bin Laden was dead. People rejoiced, feeling ...more »

Les Miserables; Rating: 3/4

December 28th, 2012 at 3:13 am » Comments (0)

Tom Hooper has at this point proven himself a master of historical adaptations. His most famous example is "The King's Speech," which won multiple awards in 2010, including Best Picture ...more »

Lincoln; Rating: 4/4

December 8th, 2012 at 10:44 pm » Comments (0)

When it comes to modern directors, Steven Spielberg is a household name. Among his extensive resume includes the movies "Jaws," E.T.", "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and "Close Encounters of ...more »

Argo; Rating: 4/4

October 21st, 2012 at 10:14 pm » Comments (2)

Movies can sometimes remind us of a very human quality: that even in the darkest of times, there are still laughs to be had. "Argo," the latest film directed by ...more »