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The Shape of Water is Beautiful, Essentially Flawed

December 9, 2017December 10, 2017 Posted in Current Reviews1 Comment

The Shape of Water is a superb cinematic experience. But does one flaw at its core undermine the whole film?

Hollywood Keeps Nuking Aliens

May 18, 2017 Posted in Grab BagLeave a comment

Taking a fear of nukes and looking at Blockbusters! Fun!

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Crimson Peak is Hot and Cold and Better For It

October 25, 2016 Posted in Grab Bag1 Comment

Crimson Peak seems to claim two distinct genres, constantly shifting between horror and melodrama. Does this make it an indecisive mess or a delectable example of genre-fusion?

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