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Pacific Rim (2013)

Action/Adventure Rated PG-13

“…never quite tingles your brain the way superior science fiction can.”

I’m So Excited! (2013)

Comedy Rated R

“…gleeful self-distraction in the face of impending doom.”

Post Tenebras Lux (2013)

Drama Rated NR

“If there’s a unifying concept it’s the idea of defilement.”

The Lone Ranger (2013)

Action/Adventure Rated PG-13

“Instead of a noble savage, Depp gives us a comic savage – Willy Wonka with a dead bird on his head.”

Despicable Me 2 (2013)

Family Rated NR

“…partly another adventure, but its main concern is romantic matchmaking.”

The Heat (2013)

Comedy Rated R

“Is it possible that Melissa McCarthy needs to be more abrasive?”

James and the Giant Peach (1996)

Family Rated PG

“…reminds us just how free-spirited, outrageous and original imagination can be.”

Ghost in the Shell (1996)

Action/Adventure Rated NR

“… with its arresting animation, the film gives ideology an urgent and energetic spin.”

Little Indian, Big City (1996)

Family Rated PG

“If Little Indian, Big City were only humorless, the film would be easy enough to ignore.”

Diabolique (1996)

Thriller Rated NR

“There’s only one Diabolique worthy of its name, and it’s waiting for you at the video store.”

Recent Reviews

The Drama (2026)

Drama Rated R

“… inflicts a contrived construct on Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, one from which they never escape.”

Tender Mercies (1983)

Drama Rated PG

“… an unhurried meditation on prodigal singers and profligate love.”

The Great Santini (1979)

Drama Rated PG

“… has a literally commanding Duvall at the center of it.”


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