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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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Few films take on themes related to life, death, love, and loss as ambitiously as David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Loosely adapted from a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the film reaches heights reserved only for cinematic masterpieces. Though flawed by its More >>

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A Stand Still

A remake of the classic 1951 film of the same name, this Keanu Reeves vehicle lends more to the argument that Reeves is the blandest dude in Hollywood. If this were my first time seeing him in a...... More >>

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Film Metro Offers Free Advanced Screenings For...

Film Metro is a company that hosts advanced screenings of motion pictures all across the country absolutely free. All you have to do is become a member, absolutely free of charge, and you will...... More >>

LOCAL CINEMA DIRECTORY

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In a recent southcoast247.com poll, readers chose an independent movie theatre as the thing they would like to see in the South Coast area, accumulating over 35% of the votes. The Greater New Bedford area is rich with...

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Essential Scarlett Johansson

Sofia Coppola won an Oscar for the screenplay to this gem about a bored movie star (Bill Murray) who finds himself in the midst of a midlife crisis while doing a commercial in Tokyo, only to meet and...... More >>

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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

I've never been keen on the Mummy franchise, as I found the first two films somewhat cartoonish and cheap Indiana Jones knockoffs. Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, however, piqued my curiosity. I was...... More >>

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Godly Boyish: An Interview with Cam Archer

While dealing with the sensitive and taboo subject of adolescents coming to terms with their homosexuality, Archer creates images that are fresh, beautiful, and undoubtedly original. His films blend...... More >>