Author: Juan Barquin

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Carnage

Polanski’s Carnage is a dark comedy armed with some extremely sharp writing.

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Weekend (UK Film)

Weekend presents us with a tender and relatable film about two men that will tug at your heartstrings just the right amount.

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Shame (2011)

Shame is a masterful character study that shows us the life of a sex addict named Brandon.

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Margin Call

While some might make it a point to compare J.C. Chandor’s feature film debut to certain classics like Glengarry Glen Ross and Wall Street, the star filled Margin Call falls short of the legacy these have created.

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Sleeping Beauty

While not the Kubrickesque film that many expected, Julia Leigh’s Sleeping Beauty manages to present an interesting look into an unfamiliar world that will captivate some and frustrate others.

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Drive (2011)

Nicolas Winding Refn presents a unique and unconventional masterpiece with his gripping film about a Hollywood stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver.

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Contagion

Contagion is an elaborate tale that follows the rapid spread of a deadly disease, as well as its effects on humanity

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Red State (2011)

Red State is an impressive new leap for Kevin Smith that turns out to be more than the independent horror film that many claim it is.

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Fright Night

Fright Night may not be the first choice for fans of the original, but it proves itself as a good horror film that has quite a biting sense of humor.