Author: Juan Barquin

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Spirited Away

With Spirited Away, Hayao Miyazaki reminds audiences that he is a true master of animated film by providing realistic characters and an interesting story that truly enchants viewers.

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Insidious

James Wan’s use of simple techniques that haunted house movies have used for decades, and his impressive work with a small budget, make Insidious a horror film worth watching.

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Arthur (2011)

Although the recently released remake of Arthur is a bit different than its original, it’s definitely worth a watch if you enjoy a sweet story with a good amount laughs.

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Bad Teacher

Adding to the already lengthy list of less than mediocre comedies this year, Bad Teacher needs no more warning than the word “bad” being in its own title.

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Friends with Benefits

However much its characters may have been attempting to avoid Hollywood clichés, Friends With Benefits ends up playing out like just any other average, romantic comedy.

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Meek’s Cutoff

With a slow pace and a focus on landscape and expressions, Meek’s Cutoff is a fine look at just how far minimalist filmmaking has progressed.

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Super 8

J.J. Abrams weaves together this stirring sci-fi film with a classic coming of age story that is as thrilling and mysterious as it is touching and sincere.

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Cracks (2009)

Jordan Scott’s first feature-length film shows us just how important desire can be to desperate and isolated young women.

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Single Man, A

Tom Ford does a marvelous job with his debut, presenting a simple but powerful film about life, love, and loss.

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Attack the Block

Joe Cornish’s feature film debut, Attack the Block, is a stellar ’80s creature feature that was never made.