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The Hunger Games: Violent Voyeurism
If I asked you what games your children play, what would you say? You might mention your child’s favorite sport or the latest video game he or she loves to play, but if I asked the same question to the parents of Panem th...
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Dr. Suess’ The Lorax: Just What the Doctor Ordered
Yesterday I saw Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, a delightful, entertaining movie with an environmental message: “unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s just not.” It tells the story of...
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You Don’t Have to Watch All the Movies
Hollywood, like the troll, wants you to watch all the movies, but we all know that’s not going to happen. We choose to watch movies depending on the mood we are in, who the director is, whether or not our favorite actor i...
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Anonymous: Not Without Right
The film Anonymous (Roland Emmerich) delivers stunning visuals, a contemplative plot, and some of the most riveting words ever written on a page. But apparently, these words were not written by William Shakespeare. The movie is...
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Ides of March: Politically Scandalous
In the world of politics, sooner or later everyone must make compromises. Like it or not, that’s the way it is. Back room deals, illicit affairs, and backstabbing your friends are the order of the day. The movie Ides of M...
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