Tag Archives: 2012

Directed Viewing Redux: Race and the Meaning of “Django Unchained”

Posted on January 22, 2013 by M

You remember last year when I did all those pieces about the movies of Quentin Tarantino? Back when I had that regular series called Directed Viewing, where I covered the films of a given director in depth? Well, that series … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Movies of 2012: The List

Posted on December 28, 2012 by M

Hey all! It’s been a while since I’ve had writing for you, but given that it’s the end of the year I wanted to chime in with my top ten list of this year. I’ve seen around 80 movies in … Continue reading →

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Review: “Seven Psychopaths”

Posted on October 16, 2012 by M

Hey guys, it’s my review of Seven Psychopaths. You should go see it. It’s one of the best movies of the year. Read the review for more. To elaborate would be criminal, because giving away too much spoils the joy of … Continue reading →

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Review: “Looper”

Posted on October 2, 2012 by M

My review of Looper! Hey, guys, you should see Looper. Then read the review. Or do it the other way. Cause and effect is fluid, depending on perspective. And the movie is fantastic either way.

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Review: “The Master”

Posted on September 25, 2012 by M

My review of Paul Thomas Anderson’s The Master. I intend to write more about this at a later date, as I address it again as part of the ongoing Directed Viewing project, but I feel like at first blush this review … Continue reading →

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Review: “Cosmopolis”

Posted on September 11, 2012 by M

My review of Cosmopolis. This one was tough, because it wasn’t until I was writing the review that I decided I liked the movie. It’s an obtuse, over-ambitious, train wreck of a nightmare of a movie: definitely to be respected, but … Continue reading →

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Review: “Sleepwalk With Me”

Posted on September 11, 2012 by M

My review of Sleepwalk With Me. When This American Life contributor Mike Birbiglia takes his funny life story about his mid-20s crisis and discovery of comedy and turns it not only into a one-man show, but a movie, you kind of know what … Continue reading →

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Review: “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry”

Posted on September 8, 2012 by M

This has been a fantastic year for documentaries, and high among them is Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry. Just read the review for more information, and think perhaps about checking out any docs (including this one) that show in your area. Going … Continue reading →

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Review: “Celeste and Jesse Forever”

Posted on September 8, 2012 by M

My review of Celeste and Jesse Forever.  This one’s complicated, because I feel like it’s a decent movie that struggles to define itself. There are great performances, but a story that never manages to be more than middling. Still worth … Continue reading →

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Review: “ParaNorman”

Posted on September 8, 2012 by M

My review of ParaNorman! Sadly, a few weeks late because I’ve been busy and have forgotten to cross-post everything here. It still should be playing near you, though, and after you read the review (or before, even!) you should rush … Continue reading →

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