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December 30, 2009, 8:43 am

I am not a science-fiction fan. I find speculation on the future to be largely unromantic and (usually) downright boring. …

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December 29, 2009, 8:29 am

Human life is inevitably tragic. As we all form meaningful connections with other individuals, we both gain the benefits of …

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June 29, 2009, 9:28 am

Life rarely goes as planned. Relationships end unexpectedly, loved ones die before we’re ready, and people continue to let us …

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August 28, 2008, 11:59 am

Since the release of 40-Year-Old Virgin in 2005, American comedies have never been the same. This is in large part …

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August 15, 2008, 4:00 pm

Anti-war films come in all shapes and sizes. There are those that focus on the graphic nature of warfare in …

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August 2, 2008, 1:46 pm

Few genres are more difficult to pull off than the classic “coming of age story.” Just about every possible twist …

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July 25, 2008, 5:01 pm

In 2005, Christopher Nolan completely revamped the Batman series with Batman Begins. With his most recent film, The Dark Knight, …

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July 6, 2008, 9:42 pm

In 2002 directors Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund releases the highly successful City of God. Due to that success, a …

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June 19, 2008, 6:02 pm

The original Get Smart series was in its prime decades before I was in the least bit capable of comprehending …

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