Category Archives: Rated R

Annihilation (2018) Rated R

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

A biologist heads off on a secret expedition where the laws of nature don’t apply. Based on the book series, The Southern Reach, by Jeff VanderMeer. Starring Natalie Portman, Benedict Wong, and Sonoya Mizuno. The film has fantastic cinematography; its visual … Continue reading →

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It’s Complicated (2009) Rated R

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

At their son’s graduation, a divorced couple reunites, but one of them has already remarried. Starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, and Alec Baldwin. This film is only complicated for the characters involved. Having been divorced for ten years, Jane and Jake … Continue reading →

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Disconnect (2012) Rated R

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

A group of people try to make genuine connections in a world where we are always online. Starring Jason Bateman, Hope Davis, and Frank Grillo. This is one of those films that follows a group of seemingly disconnected characters, but as … Continue reading →

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Molly’s Game (2017) Rated R

Posted on June 1, 2018 by

The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high stakes poker games. Based on the book, Molly’s Game: The True Story of the 26-Year-Old Woman Behind the Most Exclusive, High-Stakes Underground Poker Game … Continue reading →

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This is the End (2013) Rated R

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

While attending a party at James Franco’s house, celebrities find themselves at the start of the Apocalypse. Starring James Franco, Jonah Hill, and Seth Rogen. This is by far the worst film I have seen this year – it’s not even … Continue reading →

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Phantom Thread (2017) Rated R

Posted on May 26, 2018 by

In 1950s London, a renowned dressmaker’s meticulous life is uprooted when he meets a strong-willed woman.  Starring Vicky Krieps, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Lesley Manville. This is one twisted film. The premise of the film seems to be a phantom thread that … Continue reading →

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Hostiles (2017) Rated R

Posted on May 11, 2018 by

An army captain reluctantly takes the job of escorting a Cheyenne chief and his family home. Starring Scott Shepherd, Rosamund Pike, and Ava Cooper. This film surprised me; it’s not the best-written script, but it’s character driven. Each character in the … Continue reading →

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Call Me By Your Name (2017) Rated R

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

In the 1980s, a teen in Italy falls for an older man. Based on the book by André Aciman. Starring Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, and Michael Stuhlbarg. This film left a bad taste in my mouth. The premise of the film … Continue reading →

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Arthur Newman (2012) Rated R

Posted on May 7, 2018 by

A man fakes his own death to start a new life with a woman who is also trying to forget her past. Starring Colin Firth, Emily Blunt, and Lucas Hedges. At first glance, this film looks good; you have Firth and Blunt, … Continue reading →

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The Big Wedding (2013) Rated R

Posted on May 5, 2018 by

A long-divorced couple fakes being together for a family wedding. Starring Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, and Diane Keaton. This film’s jokes revolve around sex. I know that I sound arduous, but I’ll say this again: sex jokes are a cheap … Continue reading →

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