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“Michael Clayton” Rips. An Underappreciated Crisp Thriller

As one grows older, one grows fonder of stories that don’t treat their audience like adolescents. As one grows older, one appreciates movies that are shadowed with complex dialogue, ambiguous characters and unpredictable plots. Michael Clayton is an anxiety filled reminder that giving the green light to top-notch filmmakers when they have a high concept story with top-quality actors attached is never a bad idea.

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“Napoleon” Second Trailer Reaction

This second preview of the infamous and world-changing French man plays a lot more towards a populous audience, highlighting large scale military set pieces and an immediately recognizable popular rock song as its music bed. This trailer is fast-paced, punching the audiences with director Ridley Scott’s accomplishments and the award prowess of its two main stars.

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Have You Ever Heard Of “Texas Killing Fields”?

The viewing experience of the Texas Killing Fields is like eating a canterbury Easter bunny. You look at the film’s IMDB page and it is hard not to get excited. The cast is full of recognizable names and the premise of the story seems bullet-proof. The film is based on a true story and seems to have the appropriate sense of scale. You want to bite into it and be showered in indulgence. However, this viewing adventure ends up being remarkably hollow and begins to crumble when pressure is applied.