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REVIEW: Chaplin (1992)

June 3, 2021 Grant Watson

Back in 1992 one of the most pivotal talents in the history of American cinema received a glowing tribute in Richard Attenborough’s earnest biographical picture Chaplin. The biopic has always been a popular genre of film, but it is often a … Continue reading REVIEW: Chaplin (1992)

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REVIEW: Thor (2011)

May 31, 2021June 1, 2021 Grant Watson

Let us jump back a decade. Of the four superheroes launched in Marvel Studio’s initial production schedule, Thor stood out as the most challenging to adapt. Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk were effectively no-brainers, and Captain America was easily … Continue reading REVIEW: Thor (2011)

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REVIEW: The Elephant Man (1980)

July 4, 2020 Grant Watson

In 1884 London the physician Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins) meets John Merrick (John Hurt), a severely deformed and apparently non-verbal young man living in a carnival show. Taking Merrick in to the hospital where we works, Treves starts on what … Continue reading REVIEW: The Elephant Man (1980)

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