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  • Kajillionaire (2020)

    Kajillionaire Review by Matt Anderson: The quirkiness of the Dyne family never develops into something of purpose.

  • Jack Reacher (2012)

    Cruise as Jack Reacher Review by Robert Denerstein: Another macho loner fights for justice

  • Killing Them Softly (2012)

    Pitt ends up Killing Them Softly Review by Marty Mapes: Director Andrew Dominik controls the clock

    Review by Robert Denerstein: Weary and familiar foray in to gangster turf

  • Darling Companion (2012)

    Keaton washes her Darling Companion Review by Robert Denerstein: Sometimes bad movies happen to good people

  • The Cabin in the Woods (2012)

    Horny college students head to a Cabin in the Woods Review by Robert Denerstein: Meta musings leave this reviewer cold

    Review by Marty Mapes: A smart and fun horror film

  • The Rum Diary (2011)

    Depp and Eckhart write The Rum Diary Review by Robert Denerstein: By now, debauchery modeled on Hunter S. Thompson has begun to feel old hat

    Review by Matt Anderson: The Rum Diary is a sweet spirit with subtle flavors.

  • Friends with Benefits (2011)

    Kunis and Timberlake are Friends with Benefits Review by Robert Denerstein: Timberlake and Kunis generate some chemistry, but it's mostly wasted in this R-rated bauble

  • North Country (2005)

    Theron brings power to miners in the North Country Review by Marty Mapes: A strong film with much to recommend it, even if we've seen the same movie before

  • The Shape of Water

    Looking into the shape of water Review by Matt Anderson: Sally Hawkins' terrific performance makes it all work.