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‘Rust and Bone’ — a film review If your favorite kind of film is one that has poetic elements, yet seems almost random as it realistically unwinds, depicting … Read more
‘Not Fade Away’ — a film review by Gary Chew Coming-of-age films are as common a genre as a staged car chase on a hilly street in San … Read more
“Promised Land” — a film review by Gary Chew “Promised Land” is not an effort to revive big screen bible epics. The land promised is that which is … Read more
Django Unchained — a film review by Gary Chew If revenge is really sweet, then Quentin Tarantino has a sweet tooth. He’s really indulged himself in the writing … Read more
“This Is 40” and “Hyde Park on Hudson” — films reviewed by Gary Chew Laughs for Americans during the winter holidays this year may be in shorter supply … Read more
‘Silver Linings Playbook’ — a film review by Gary Chew No main characters in “Silver Linings Playbook” exist that aren’t Type A personalities. The energy runs high for … Read more
‘A Late Quartet’ — film review by Gary Chew The title for this film is a double entendre, but so used for those familiar with chamber music. The … Read more
‘Lincoln’ — a film review by Gary Chew There are no vampires in Steven Spielberg’s new film. But on seeing Tommy Lee Jones’ initial scene in “Lincoln,” I … Read more
“The Sessions” — a film review by Gary Chew The quality of decency is an interest of mine. Not so much as when the word “decency” is used … Read more
Cloud Atlas — a film review by Gary Chew Movies are designed to take us out of ourselves. The fundamental differences among motion pictures are where they take … Read more
