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Review: 2 Days in New York

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Review: <em>2 Days in New York</em>

The follow up to the critically successful 2 Days in Paris (2007) brings us stateside but manages to hold on to its European charm. 2 Days in New York is a quirky romantic comedy written, directed, and starring Julie Delpy. Replacing the unforgettable performance by Adam Goldberg (Jack) is comedian, and indie movie newcomer, Chris Rock. Delpy has been called the female Woody Allen and to date I don’t think that is an outlandish claim in the least. 2 Days in New York is a great re-introduction into Marion’s (Delpy) manic world, and the inclusion of Mingus, (Rock) her new boyfriend.  Read more...

Review: Beasts of the Southern Wild

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Review: <em>Beasts of the Southern Wild</em>

The lines between reality and fantasy are harshly drawn in most cases, however, in the mind of a child they can begin to blur. This notion is what makes Benh Zeitlin’s Beasts of the Southern Wild so appealing. At no point in the film do we really know if we are witnessing the imagination of a child raised in anarchy or the anarchy itself. The audience’s confusion allows them to empathize with the character of Hushpuppy in a deeper and more meaningful way.  Read more...

Review: Moonrise Kingdom

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Review: <em>Moonrise Kingdom</em>

Moonrise Kingdom is a quintessential Wes Anderson movie. The look and feel of the movie is textbook to his style. Tracking shots and quirky music set the scene for a wonderfully enjoyable film set in 1965. Much like Life Aquatic we are thrown into the imagination of Anderson with his story of two kids who fall in love with each other and go to the end of the island for each other.  Read more...