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‘Philomena’ MOVIE REVIEW

Exiled after falling pregnant as a teenager, Philomena (Judi Dench) is forced to grow up in a nunnery where her child is eventually given away to a wealthy American couple. Burdened with the shame of her misdeeds and guilt of

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American Hustle REVIEW

Written by Guillermo Troncoso. David O. Russell’s latest film is an exuberant, wildly entertaining ride that boasts fantastic turns from its great cast and a confident hand from the writer-director of The Fighter and Silver Linings Playbook. American Hustle is a

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One Chance REVIEW

Written by Guillermo Troncoso. One Chance tells the inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a man whose lack of confidence threatened to halt his passion for singing. His fantastic voice was eventually given a life-changing pedestal when he was chosen

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Ender’s Game REVIEW

Written by Guillermo Troncoso. Based on the much-loved book by Orson Scott Card, Ender’s Game is a film bursting with ideas and metaphors. It also serves as a discussion on certain moral dilemmas, but it all doesn’t quite gel together

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Enough Said REVIEW

Written by Zac Platt. Enough Said is a down-to-earth romantic comedy following divorcees Eva (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and Albert (James Gandolfini) as they slowly ease into a new relationship with each other. The wrinkle comes when Eva, a masseuse by trade,

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The Gilded Cage REVIEW

Written by Zac Platt. The Gilded Cage is a familial comedy written and directed by Ruben Alves and follows hard-working couple Maria (Rita Blanco) and José Ribeiro (Joaquim de Almeida), whose dream to return to their Portuguese homeland comes true

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire REVIEW

Written by Guillermo Troncoso. Suzanne Collins’ bestselling novels, The Hunger Games trilogy, accumulated a world-wide fan base that almost ensured that a sizable audience would watch the first adaptation. The fact that The Hunger Games was generally considered a good

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20 Feet from Stardom REVIEW

Written by Guillermo Troncoso. The role of a backup singer is to be overlooked, to compliment the lead vocalist while blending into the overall track. It’s an often forgotten and under-appreciated part of the music industry, with many back-up singers

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