Tag Archives: Eastbound and Down

Not Terribly Exciting:

Contagion Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon and Laurence Fishburne I cannot remember a movie that tackled such an epic subject matter and yet felt so microscopic. It’s the greatest compliment and the greatest criticism I can lob toward “Contagion,” the … Continue reading

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Cinephiles Rejoice!

Cucalorus Summer Series Local Focus $8 – $12, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. 7/16: Benedict Fancy • 7/23: Meg Lansaw Jengo’s Playhouse • 815 Princess St. The 17th annual cucalorus Film Festival may not be until November, but local cinephiles … Continue reading

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A Wretched Sight of Royalty:

Your Highness Zilch Stars! Starring Danny McBride, Natalie Portman and James Franco Beating a dead horse. It’s a metaphor we’ve all used—as is the phrase “one-trick pony.” The first phrase references something that keeps getting brought to our attention again … Continue reading

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