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Melancholia: Where’s Kirsten Dunst’s Oscar?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by popgoddess

*SPOILER ALERT* Melancholia tells the story of Justine, a young woman crushed by crippling depression, as a microcosm of the earth being destroyed by a collision with the planet Melancholia. In the first half of the film, Justine unravels under … Continue reading →

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Safe House: The Denzel Identity

Posted on February 12, 2012 by popgoddess

Safe House starts with an intriguing, Bourne-like premise, then unfortunately devolves into a demolition derby of boring car chases and mindless killing. Now don’t get me wrong: I enjoy a good car chase, one that exhilarates you with surprising staging … Continue reading →

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Luck by Chance: Through the Bollywood Looking-Glass

Posted on February 12, 2012 by popgoddess

Luck by Chance, the debut film by writer-director Zoya Akhtar, is a behind-the-scenes look at the Hindi film industry, complete with divas of yesteryear, self-serving producers, reigning superstars, and struggling newcomers. The movie’s strength lies in its careful observations of … Continue reading →

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