Monthly Archives: January 2014

Rush

First, let’s get what Rush is not, out of the way. Its not a very deep film. Its not really nuanced. It isn’t an intellectual study of cultural modes or mind altering philosophy. It won’t require you to think, only … Continue reading

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The Wolf of Wall Street

Leonardo DiCaprio tries very, very, very hard. Truly. It says volumes about his portrayal that I walked away more impressed with Jonah Hill and all-too-brief cameos from Matthew McConaughey and a smirking Jean Dujardin than with DiCaprio. Indeed, McConaughey’s gravelly … Continue reading

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