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Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Why it Rules

Article first published as Movie Review: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) on Blogcritics. The film begins in darkness and silence. A faint Latin chorus becomes audible as the title cards roll. Joining the ambient chanting voices is the deep, … Continue reading

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Moon: An Existential Sci-Fi Thriller

Article first published as Movie Review: Moon – An Existential Sci-fi Thriller on Blogcritics. Moon is a stark, somber tale, simultaneously simple and complex. The film is simple in that the characters can be counted on one hand. The film … Continue reading

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The Fall: Strange, Beautiful, and Overlooked

Article first published as Movie Review: The Fall (2006) – Strange, Beautiful, and Overlooked on Blogcritics. Tarsem Singh’s The Fall is a gem of a movie that seems to have passed under many a moviegoer’s radar. Directed by Singh in 2006 … Continue reading

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Casablanca: A Classic with Good Reason

Article first published as Casablanca: A Classic with Good Reason on Blogcritics. Casablanca has earned itself an enduring place in the hearts of movie lovers everywhere. It’s an indisputable classic considered by many to be among the greatest films of all … Continue reading

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