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Men battle Alaska, selves

In this year’s installment of “Liam Neeson killing-spree mad libs,” writer-director Joe Carnahan pencils in Alaskan Grey Wolves as the plural noun on the receiving end of Neeson’s menacing brogue.

Director Asghar Farhadi and lead actor Peyman Moadi pose with the Golden Globe for “Best Foreign Language Film.” The film has been nominated for an Academy Awards in the same category and for “Best Screenplay.” MCT CAMPUS

‘A Separation’ deserving of Golden Globe‘

Writer-director Asghar Farhadi’s Golden Globe-winning drama, “A Separation,” uses the titular separation of a married couple to expose the systemic failures caused by Iran’s Kafkaesque legal institutions.

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Spielberg delivers two Oscar favorites

Not many Hollywood directors can say they have released two outstanding movies within days of each other. Spielberg has done just that with these big-screen achievements.

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Couples and cameos define ‘New Year’s’

Not since the similarly themed film “200 Cigarettes” made its debut, has there been such an immensely star-studded production depicting the New Year’s holiday.

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‘Hugo‘ masterfully done

Right now, a mother lode gold mine of family friendly entertainment is available for viewing on the big screen.

‘Tinker Tailor’ spying dull

Director Tomas Alfredson’s Cold War-era cure for insomnia “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” attempts to balance dispassionate detachment from the subject material with close-ups of middle-aged British men sitting in offices while looking contemplative.

Acclaimed director Bill Condon gives actors Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson suggestions in a bedroom scene of the latest installment of “The Twilight Saga.” | mct campus

Many things broken about ‘Breaking Dawn’

Why this latest installment of “The Twilight Saga” is the equivalent to jumping into the icy water.

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‘J. Edgar’ tries to do it all and falls short

Much like the controversial FBI director himself, the film “J. Edgar” suffers from an identity crisis.

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Long distance tests love in ‘Like Crazy’

The struggle inherent in a long-distance relationship is at once deeply straining and powerfully rewarding.

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Troubled family moves into a ‘Horror Story’

FX Network has rejected the tried and true comedy or crime-drama-based primetime lineup in favor of something a bit more experimental.

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‘Martha’ showcases great upcoming talent

Fox Searchlight Pictures’ marketing behind “Martha Marcy May Marlene” mostly focuses on Elizabeth Olsen’s remarkable acting.

‘The Thing’ reaches for scares and relevancy

The prequel to John Carpenter’s 1982 creature feature “The Thing” seeks to answer the burning questions that have plagued absolutely nobody in the last 30 years.

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