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Thor: Ragnarok – Delightful Marvel romp!

Posted on November 7, 2017 by frothy

Ragnarok, according to Norse mythology, is the destruction of the world. Armageddon! Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! In this movie, it’s kind of like that, only it might also be a beginning. So zen. Whatever it means, Thor’s third thrilling ride is … Continue reading →

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Five Most Recent IV

Posted on September 9, 2015 by frothy

A coming-of-age story, a unique documentary, a soggy horror movie, and two marvelous dramas this time around! 1. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (***1/2, 2012). Terrific movie, with stunning performances by leads Logan Lerman and Emma Watson, about a … Continue reading →

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754 – Noah (***1/2)

Posted on July 30, 2014 by frothy

Despite a familiar story, Darren Aronofsky’s Noah is dramatically compelling and visually staggering, featuring solid performances that are outdone by the special effects, particularly the excess of water. Even with a big budget, Aronofsky doesn’t ignore the importance of plot … Continue reading →

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583 – Thor (***)

Posted on May 7, 2011 by frothy

Thor is exactly what a comic-book movie ought to be – it’s packed with action and great effects, it’s true to its source material, it gives us characters we actually care about, and it’s a tense melodrama with connections to … Continue reading →

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The only 2011 movie preview you’ll need, probably

Posted on January 16, 2011 by root

I don’t subscribe to Entertainment Weekly, either to the magazine itself or to its probable raison d’etre, to be the TV Guide of entertainment. (TV Guide, on the other hand, is the People of entertainment, and People is now the … Continue reading →

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