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Gomorrah- June 20th

Posted on July 12, 2012 by svolkmer

Gomorrah (2008) Italian- Neapolitan Crime Drama Not Rated Runtime- 137 min. dir. Matteo Garrone   Adapted from a book, Gomorrah was unpredictable and pretty well-written, though background knowledge concerning the Neapolitan mob is needed to understand some of the plot points. Story/Writing: 1.5/2 Like … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Bone- May 24th

Posted on June 20, 2012 by svolkmer

Winter’s Bone (2010) English- Drama Rated “R” Runtime- 100 min. dir. Debra Granik   I thought this movie looked dumb, but it actually surprised me with some of the poignant scenes. Story/Writing: 1.5/2 A fairly interesting story about a strong young woman … Continue reading →

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For April 19th- Trainspotting

Posted on May 21, 2012 by svolkmer

Why you may have heard of this film: It stars Ewan McGregor and is directed by Danny Boyle.  It also is a popular film because of its presentation of drugs and the lifestyle surrounding them. Story/Writing: 2/2 Adapted from a … Continue reading →

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For April 16th- American Gangster

Posted on May 21, 2012 by svolkmer

Fairly condensed: A crime drama about the career of drug lord Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) and the man who brought him to justice, Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe). Story/Writing: 2/2 An epic and sweeping drama with a colorful and varied cast … Continue reading →

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For April 15th- Raising the Heights

Posted on May 21, 2012 by svolkmer

What’s weird is: I didn’t think they actually made films like this.  A city held in fear by crime and cartoonish amounts of racism.  Then some idealistic youths set out to conquer with new age idealism.  Really stereotypical, but whatever. … Continue reading →

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