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Tag: Drama

Changeling (2008)

Drama Rated R

“For a drama about a missing child, Changeling is curiously devoid of any sense of urgency.

Wall Street (1987)

Drama Rated R

A hallowed text for aspiring sales sharks – as chronicled in 2000’s superior Boiler Room – Wall Street is blustery and unsophisticated, like many of the movies of Oliver Stone. It’s a cautionary tale that plays more like a recruiting video, which is why wannabe traders watch it the same way wannabe gangsters watch Scarface.

Synecdoche, New York (2008)

Drama Rated R

“When I say Charlie Kaufman should be put on suicide watch, I’m not being facetious.

Australia (2008)

Drama Rated PG-13

“…wants to sweep previous sweeping historical romances off their feet.

Paradise Now (2005)

Drama Rated PG-13

Paradise Now follows the last 48 hours in the lives of two Palestinian suicide bombers. It’s a testament to the film’s emphasis on humanity over politics that you simply come to see it as the story of two disillusioned, conflicted and confused men – desperate, angry youth who could be from any oppressed region of

Fireproof (2008)

Drama Rated PG

“As a companion piece to a Bible study group this may have some merit, but it doesn’t belong in a theater.

Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)

Drama Rated R

“I found Poppy to be annoying, bordering on the delusional, but of course I’m a big old crab.

Body of Lies (2008)

Drama Rated PG-13

“Isn’t it time someone did a serious cost-benefit analysis on the filmmaking partnership of Russell Crowe and director Ridley Scott?

Gomorrah (2008)

Drama Rated NR

"…resembles a post-apocalyptic Mob movie done by Robert Altman."

W. (2008)

Drama Rated PG-13

“…humanizes, though never legitimizes, our 43rd president.

Recent Reviews

Mother Mary (2026)

Drama Rated R

“A collage of religio-goth gestures…”

The Great Dictator (1940)

Comedy Rated G

“Charlie Chaplin was not messing around.”

Sophie’s Choice (1982)

Drama Rated R

“Streep has what can only be called a commanding fragility.”


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