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Leviathan
Russia’s entry to the Academy for Best Foreign Film has made it to the final five, but the borscht ring is probably out of reach.
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David’s Top Ten Films of 2014
David picks his Top Ten Films of 2014.
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Unbroken
Angelina Jolie’s attempt at portraying the amazing life of Louis Zamperini is good, but falls short of the book.
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Selma
The march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, was a momentous moment in American history. Ava DuVernay’s “Selma” more than does it justice.
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Mr. Turner
A famous British painter’s life is immortalized and it features an outstanding performance by Timothy Spall, but that’s not enough to elevate this film to the next level.
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Wild
Reese Witherspoon stars as a young woman who goes on a long walk to clear her head. It’s really just a long walk.
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The Imitation Game
The story of Alan Turing will amaze and infuriate you. Benedict Cumberbatch’s portrayal of him will probably earn him an Oscars nomination.
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Foxcatcher
Steve Carrell makes his debut in a (very) dramatic role. A great effort, but ultimately the fox eludes him.
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West
It’s 1975, and a woman and her son escape from East Berlin to West Berlin in search of a better life. What they encounter may not be much better.
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Pelican Dreams
Documentary on pelicans in the Bay area never fully takes flight.
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