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Bloody Good Shownew
Daniel Craig brings new dimensions to James Bond in “Skyfall,” the 23rd film in the franchise.
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
11-16-2012 |
Reviews
Landing a Miraclenew
Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington gives a stellar performance as a man lost in denial in "Flight."
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
11-09-2012 |
Reviews
Cosmic Imaginationnew
Like the other talented actors in “Cloud Atlas,” Doona Bae portrays multiple characters, including Somni 451 from the year 2144.
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
11-01-2012 |
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Eclectic Espionagenew
Ben Affleck directed and stars in "Argo" which weaves together espionage, Hollywood mystique and '70s flair.
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
10-18-2012 |
Reviews
A Stupendous Mechanismnew
Tim Burton pays homage to classic monster films with “Frankenweenie.”
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
10-11-2012 |
Reviews
Closing the Loopnew
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis are captivating as young and old versions of the same character in "Looper."
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
10-06-2012 |
Reviews
No Rules for Moneynew
"Arbitrage" provides an excellent part for Richard Gere's low-key style.
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
09-21-2012 |
Reviews
Tags: Arbitrage, Nicholas Jarecki
Promises, Promisesnew
Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldaña embody lost hope in "The Words."
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
09-16-2012 |
Reviews
Guts, Gore and Survivalnew
Shia LeBeouf, who plays moonshiner Jack Bondurant, is part of an all-star cast in "Lawless," a film with a loose Mississippi connection.
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
09-07-2012 |
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Road Trippin'new
"Hit and Run," featuring fast cars and cool dudes, exudes so much fun from its main characters that the audience can't help but enjoy it.
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
08-31-2012 |
Reviews
Laugh 'Til You Crynew
Anita Modak-Truran reviews "The Campaign."
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
08-16-2012 |
Reviews
A Darker Oznew

Maybe it's the freakishly dyed and poofed hair of the TV personalities hosting the games, but there's a bit of dystopian Oz going on the film adaptation of "The Hunger Games." But then, when you really think about it, Oz may have been in Technicolor, but it was definitely a creepy place.
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
04-06-2012 |
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