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'Dallas Buyer's Club''s Emotional Rodeonew

Jared Leto (left) and Matthew McConaughey deliver Oscar-worthy performances as people living with AIDS in the ’80s in “Dallas Buyers Club.”
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  12-13-2013  |  Movies

'The Book Thief': Powerful Storiesnew

"The Book Thief" anchors itself in the reality of war, where true courage can mean ordinary people who keep promises to old friends.
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  12-05-2013  |  Movies

Gods, Tricksters and Strong Womennew

As the title character, Chris Hemsworth wields a mighty hammer in “Thor: The Dark World.”
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  11-15-2013  |  Movies

Excesses of the Car Chasenew

A slick car outperforms Selena Gomez and Ethan Hawke in the regrettable “Getaway.”
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  09-07-2013  |  Movies

Beers and ‘Botsnew

“The World’s End” completes Edgar Wright’s trilogy of comedies.
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  09-03-2013  |  Movies

‘Lethal Weapon’ Wannabenew

Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg star in “2 Guns.
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  08-09-2013  |  Movies

Claws of Steelnew

A buff and hairy Hugh Jackman wields his razor-sharp claws in “The Wolverine.”
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  08-04-2013  |  Movies

Just Slightly Looneynew

Liam James nails the comedic scenes in “The Way Way Back.”
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  07-29-2013  |  Movies

A Poem of Violencenew

Rinko Kikuchi is rookie trainee Mako Mori in “Pacific Rim.”
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  07-18-2013  |  Movies

Savior in a Red Capenew

The handsome Henry Cavill fits the Superman suit perfectly in “Man of Steel.”
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  06-20-2013  |  Movies

Techland Teamworknew

Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn reprise their “Wedding Crashers” banter for “The Internship,” this time as two out-of-work friends who become Google interns.
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  06-13-2013  |  Movies

Roadtrip to Nowherenew

Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms reprise their franchise roles in “The Hangover: Part III.”
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  05-31-2013  |  Movies

Summer Blockbustersnew

Although you wouldn't know it from the wild fluctuations in hot-cold flashes of rain-sunshine forecasts, the summer blockbuster movie season has officially begun.
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  05-20-2013  |  Movies

‘Mud’ Explores Lovenew

Matthew McConaughey gives an Oscar-worthy performance in “Mud.”
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  05-06-2013  |  Movies

‘42’: Swinging a Heavy Batnew

‘42’ swings a heavy bat at issues of racism and bigotry.
Jackson Free Press  |  Anita Modak-Truran  |  04-19-2013  |  Movies

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