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The Cell

The Cell Blu-ray review

July 30, 2015
Mathew Plale

A woman in a flowing white dress rides a black horse through the desert. Off the horse, she walks across the mounds. A young boy flashes his watch in her direction to cat...

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Cinderella

Cinderella Blu-ray Review

October 13, 2015
Mathew Plale

Once upon a time, there was a girl called Ella… Ella is a kind child who treats animals with dignity and is viewed as a princess (but not the bratty, gimme-gimme-gimme ...

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Forsaken

Forsaken Blu-ray Review

April 12, 2016
Mathew Plale

John Henry Clayton rides through the hills and streams, the woods and the fields until he reaches his destination: a small, isolated ranch. When he gets closer, a dog on ...

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Pinocchio

Pinocchio Blu-ray review

February 24, 2017
Mathew Plale

“When you wish upon a star / Makes no difference who you are / Anything your heart desires will come to you” As the number fades off, it is revealed to be sang by Jim...

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Multiple Maniacs

Multiple Maniacs Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review

April 11, 2017
Mathew Plale

“Yes, folks, this isn’t any cheap X-rated movie or any fifth-rate porno play; this is the show you want!…Not actors, not paid impostors, but real actual filthy ...

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LA Confidential blu-ray

L.A. Confidential Blu-ray review

October 30, 2017
Mathew Plale

It’s the city of Los Angeles, a place where any sleazy tabloid reporter will tell you that sun shines all day and beaches extend the coast, where a home and family are ...

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Celine and Julie Go Boating Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review

June 14, 2021
Mathew Plale

It’s a curious chase sequence–one woman casually but intentionally drops various items, the other picks them up and pursues. It ends in a cafe in an exchange that...

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Celeste and Jesse Forever Blu-ray Review

February 25, 2013
Mathew Plale

Celeste (Rashida Jones, PARKS AND RECREATION) and Jesse (Andy Samberg, fresh off of a seven-season run on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE) are high school sweethearts in their sixth ...

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Killing Them Softly Blu-ray Review

April 29, 2013
Mathew Plale

Markie Trattman (Ray Liotta) runs high-stakes card games for the mob. Way back when, he stole from one of the pots and lived to gloat about it. Knowing that if it’s tak...

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Wild Strawberries Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review

June 20, 2013
Mathew Plale

The old man wanders down a street of decrepit houses. The silent clock has no hands. Neither does his pocket watch. His heart beats louder and louder. Then it stops and a...

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