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Tina Fey and Paul Rudd winning in ‘Admission,’ even if the plot isn’t
Admission Directed by Paul Weitz Written by Karen Croner USA, 2013 Tina Fey and Paul Rudd have, over the last decade, cornered the market on being professionally delightful. They are immensely likable if quirky performers, blending off-kilter comedy with movie-star good looks. As such, Admission, their first film together, has an affable charm for its […] More
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‘Jack the Giant Slayer’ a mixed bag of adventure and excessive CGI
Jack the Giant Slayer Directed by Bryan Singer Written by Darren Lemke, Christopher McQuarrie, and Dan Studney USA, 2013 Perhaps it’s fitting that a literal tug of war is pivotal in Jack the Giant Slayer, a large-scale blockbuster retelling of the famous fairy tale about Jack and the magical beanstalk. The film itself appears to […] More
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Movies Worth Listening To: 10 Great Soundtracks
There’s a particular joy that comes from an excellent soundtrack accompanying an excellent movie. When the music matches the moment, from The Full Monty to Pulp Fiction to Cool Runnings, we experience a moment of aesthetic contentment. But what about when the soundtrack is infinitely superior to the film? Buying soundtracks is often a great […] More