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Movie Review: I, Tonya

January 15, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

Powerhouse performances from Allison Janney and Margot Robbie combine with a nuanced script in this film about America's reality TV culture.

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i tonya, allison janney, margot robbie, sebastian stan, movie, film, review
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Movie Review: Phantom Thread

January 15, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

A mysterious, haunting story about control that is supported by fine acting and an amazing score.

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January 15, 2018 /Aaron Charles
phantom thread, paul thomas anderson, daniel day-lewis, vicky krieps, lesley manville, movie, film, review
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Movie Review: Ten Meter Tower

January 10, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

This documentary short from The New York Times takes us through the spectrum of how fear impacts our decisions.

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January 10, 2018 /Aaron Charles
documentary short, new york times, ten meter tower
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Movie Review: Molly's Game

January 08, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

Jessica Chastain is a perfect match for Aaron Sorkin's razor-sharp dialogue in this incredible real life tale.

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January 08, 2018 /Aaron Charles
molly's game, aaron sorkin, jessica chastain, idris elba, kevin costner, movie, review, film
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Movie Review: Darkest Hour

January 03, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

A monumental performance from Gary Oldman carries this biopic that lauds the power of words in Winston Churchill's story.

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January 03, 2018 /Aaron Charles
darkest hour, joe wright, gary oldman, lily james, ben mendelsohn, winston churchill, film, movie, review
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Movie Review: The Greatest Showman

January 03, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

The music and dancing will wow you even if the story doesn't hit every note.

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January 03, 2018 /Aaron Charles
the greatest showman, hugh jackman, zendaya, zac efron, michelle williams, movie, review
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My 10 Favorite Movies of 2017

December 30, 2017 by Aaron Charles in Movie Journal

These are my 10 favorites from what has been a fantastic year in film.

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December 30, 2017 /Aaron Charles
year end list, movies, film, favorites, 2017
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Movie Review: A Quiet Passion

December 29, 2017 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

A Quiet Passion features a fantastic performance from Cynthia Nixon as the poet Emily Dickinson.

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December 29, 2017 /Aaron Charles
a quiet passion, cynthia nixon, emily dickinson, movie, film, review, terence davies
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Movie Review: The Last Jedi

December 28, 2017 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

The Last Jedi is a beautiful film that wrestles with the past in a way that moves the Star Wars saga forward.

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December 28, 2017 /Aaron Charles
star wars, rian johnson, daisy ridley, carrie fisher, john boyega, mark hamill, adam driver, the last jedi
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Movie Review: A Ghost Story

December 22, 2017 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

A contemplative journey through time that rewards patience from the viewer.

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December 22, 2017 /Aaron Charles
rooney mara, a ghost story, casey affleck, david lowery, film, movie, review
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Movie Review: Wonder Woman

December 20, 2017 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

Wonder Woman does more than most superhero films thanks to the powerful collaboration of Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot.

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December 20, 2017 /Aaron Charles
wonder woman, patty jenkins, gal gadot, chris pine, comics, movie, film, review
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Movie Review: The Big Sick

December 11, 2017 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

A well-written, well-acted romantic comedy with unique perspective and ambition.

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December 11, 2017 /Aaron Charles
the big sick, kumail nanjiani, zoe kazan, holly hunter, ray romano, movie, review, film
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Movie Review: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

December 07, 2017 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

A multi-layered drama with great ambition but not quite enough execution.

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December 07, 2017 /Aaron Charles
three billboards outside ebbing missouri, frances mcdormand, martin mcdonagh, sam rockwell, movie, film, review, woody harrelson, lucas hedges
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Movie Review: Lady Bird

December 06, 2017 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

Saoirse Ronan and director Greta Gerwig shine in this well-crafted story of teenage identity.

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December 06, 2017 /Aaron Charles
saoirse ronan, greta gerwig, lady bird, laurie metcalf, lucas hedges, timothee chalamet, movie, film, review, tracy letts
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Movie Review: Columbus

December 04, 2017 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

A beautifully-shot story about home and how we inhabit it.

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December 04, 2017 /Aaron Charles
columbus, haley lu richardson, kogonada, john cho, indiana, movie, film, review
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Movie Review: The Star

November 27, 2017 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

A creative take on the Christmas story that is entertaining for young and old alike.

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November 27, 2017 /Aaron Charles
the star, christmas, movie, animated, film, review, mariah carey, oprah winfrey, zachary levi, gina rodriguez, steven yeun, aidy bryant, tyler perry, tracy morgan, anthony anderson, keegan-michael key, kelly clarkson, christopher plummer
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Movie Review: Mudbound

November 21, 2017 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

A finely-crafted drama about the pain of wars at home and abroad.

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November 21, 2017 /Aaron Charles
mudbound, dee rees, movie, review, film, netflix, jason mitchell, carey mulligan, mary j blige, jason clarke
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Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express

November 16, 2017 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

Even a stellar ensemble cast can't save this film from some glaring narrative errors.

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November 16, 2017 /Aaron Charles
murder on the orient express, agatha christie, kenneth branagh, johnny depp, michelle pfeiffer, derek jacobi, daisy ridley, josh gad, willem dafoe, leslie odom jr., judi dench, penelope cruz
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Favorite Movies: The Seventh Seal

November 07, 2017 by Aaron Charles in Favorite Movies

This classic Bergman epic focuses on subjects most films wouldn't touch - death and the silence of God.

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November 07, 2017 /Aaron Charles
ingmar bergman, max von sydow, the seventh seal, movie, film, review
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Movie Review: Blade Runner 2049

October 25, 2017 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

This follow-up to the 80s cult classic boasts stunning visuals and an eerily-moving score that demand to be experienced.

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October 25, 2017 /Aaron Charles
blade runner, blade runner 2049, denis villenueve, ridley scott, harrison ford, ryan gosling, review, movie, film, movies
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