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Moneyball

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Faizan Rashid

Moneyball Bennett Miller | USA | 2011 133 min Moneyball is a sports movie that’s less about the sports and more about what goes on behind the scenes. A cinematic cousin to Jerry McGuire, it endeavours to explore the commercial … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Faizan Rashid

Tree of Life Terrence Malick | USA | 2011 139 min Few films can compete with the magnificent ambitions of Terrence Malick’s Tree of Life. It is perhaps the only film in recent memory that spans from the beginning of … Continue reading →

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Immortals

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Faizan Rashid

Immortals Tarsem Singh | USA | 2011 110 min If you get tricked into watching Immortals thinking it might offer a retread of the visual thrills from 300 you will soon discover it doesn’t even qualify as a wannabe. The all … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Shariq Madani

The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Steven Spielberg | USA | 2011 106 min The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn is a marvelous movie. It perfectly embodies the beauty of Hergé’s unique visuals with … Continue reading →

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