All posts by Jim Batts
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HOT PURSUIT (2015) – The Review
The superheroes started the Summer with a bang (and a pow and lotsa’ crashes) last Friday, so it’s...
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FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (2015) – The Review
Now, here’s a great example of counter-programming. As of last Friday, with the return of Marvel’s superstar super-team,...
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LAMBERT & STAMP – The Review
And now for yet another documentary feature set in the world of art. Nope, we’re not following another globe-trotting...
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THE SALT OF THE EARTH – The Review
Last year’s bumper crop of engrossing art documentary feature films included one set in the world of photography...
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AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON – The Review
Alright you Marvel movie maniacs, ready for another serving of shawarma? Yup, it’s been three years since we...
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LITTLE BOY – The Review
So, what’s the cure for overloading on the all-depressing news (now bombarding you with 24-hour cable channels along...
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THE AGE OF ADALINE – The review
What would you do if life stood still? Now I’m not talking about the world continually frozen, like...
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TRUE STORY – The Review
The movies (especially dramas) have enjoyed a long infatuation with the legal system, particularly in the courtroom’s near-theatrical...
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THE LONGEST RIDE – The Review
Okay multiplex maniacs, before we make a most welcome return visit to the Marvel Movie Universe, it’s time...
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MERCHANTS OF DOUBT – The Review
In order to cover every big story, the big 24 hour cable news networks need to find experts...
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WOMAN IN GOLD – The Review
Only a week after the sufferings of EFFIE GRAY, another “inspired by true events” drama set in the...
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DANNY COLLINS – The Review
Is it ever too late to change directions? To mend broken fences, even build new ones? These are...
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EFFIE GRAY – The Review
In just a few weeks the multiplexes will give way to the big, brash Summer blockbusters. Too...
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HOME – The Review
Hop aboard the cinema saucer, ’cause it’s time for another animated alien adventure. Let’s see, the last big...
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GET HARD – The Review
It’s team-up time for twin titans of comedy once again . Actually one of the stars of this new...
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GETT: THE TRIAL OF VIVIANE AMSALEM – The Review
The legal dissolution of a marriage has been dramatic fodder for serious films throughout the years, including KRAMER...
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WILD TALES – The Review
Here’s a solution for the indecisive moviegoers. Not sure if you’re in the mood for a drama or...
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Review
Once again Hollywood reaches for that elusive golden ring that is the big box office “R” rated comedy...
