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Favorite Movies: Raging Bull

December 18, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Favorite Movies

Martin Scorsese’s Raging Bull is a brutally poignant film about guilt and what it does to the soul.

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Raging Bull, martin scorsese, robert de niro, joe pesci, paul schrader
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Movie Review: Widows

November 19, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

Widows shows that entertaining films can also convey meaning and nuance.

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November 19, 2018 /Aaron Charles
widows, steve mcqueen, daniel kaluuya, liam neeson, viola davis, michelle rodriguez, gillian flynn
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Movie Review: First Man

October 12, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

First Man is a tense and thrilling portrayal of Neil Armstrong’s journey to the moon.

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October 12, 2018 /Aaron Charles
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Aaron's 100: You Can't Stop What's Comin'

September 15, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Journal

We’re finally here! It’s time for me to reveal my Top 25 favorite films…

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September 15, 2018 /Aaron Charles
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Favorite Movies: The Tree of Life

September 12, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Favorite Movies

Terrence Malick’s masterpiece is a cinematic prayer that moves me in ways few other films can.

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September 12, 2018 /Aaron Charles
the tree of life, terrence malick, jessica chastain, brad pitt, emmanuel lubezki, douglas trumbull
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Aaron's 100: That's Just, Like - Uh - Your Opinion, Man

September 08, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Journal

We’re now into the Top 50!

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September 08, 2018 /Aaron Charles
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Aaron's 100: We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes...

September 01, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Journal

Some all-time classics find their way into this next installment…

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September 01, 2018 /Aaron Charles
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Aaron's 100: And...Here...We...Go!

August 25, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Journal

These are numbers 100-76 of my all-time favorite movies.

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August 25, 2018 /Aaron Charles
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Aaron's 100: Honorable Mention

August 18, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Journal

These are the films that didn’t quite make the cut for my 100 favorites.

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August 18, 2018 /Aaron Charles
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Movie Review: Heat

July 30, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro are fantastic, but it is Michael Mann’s direction that makes this such a memorable film.

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July 30, 2018 /Aaron Charles
heat, michael mann, robert de niro, al pacino, ashley judd, val kilmer, jon voight, movie, review
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Movie Review: Inside Llewyn Davis

June 07, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

This lyrical film about an embattled folk singer is another Coen Brothers’ masterpiece.

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June 07, 2018 /Aaron Charles
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Movie Review: Avengers: Infinity War

May 30, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

Not even this many superheros can support the weight of a film that includes them all.

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May 30, 2018 /Aaron Charles
avengers, infinity war, russo brothers, robert downey jr., chadwick boseman, chris pratt, chris hemsworth, benedict cumberbatch, marvel, movies, review, scarlett johansson, zoe saldana, paul bettany, james brolin, thanos
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The Value in Trying Movies You're Not Sure You'll Like

May 08, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Journal

And it’s more than just the popcorn.

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May 08, 2018 /Aaron Charles
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Movie Review: A Quiet Place

April 22, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

A frightening film, yes, but with a family story at its heart.

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April 22, 2018 /Aaron Charles
a quiet place, john krasinski, emily blunt, millicent simmonds, noah jupe, cade woodward
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Movie Review: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

April 13, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

This is a fun, action-filled ride with intriguing characters.

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April 13, 2018 /Aaron Charles
dwayne johnson, jack black, kevin hart, jake kasdan, karen gillan, nick jonas, bobby cannavale, jumanji, welcome to the jungle
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Favorite Movies: Network

April 03, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Favorite Movies

A prophetic film about media sensationalism and corruption with incredible performances and arguably the greatest screenplay of all time.

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April 03, 2018 /Aaron Charles
network, paddy chayefsky, sidney lumet, faye dunaway, william holden, peter finch, robert duvall
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Movie Review: Through a Glass Darkly

March 21, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

An impeccably-shot film that considers our perceptions of reality and faith.

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March 21, 2018 /Aaron Charles
ingmar bergman, harriet andersson, gunnar bjornstrand, max von sydow, sven nykvist, through a glass darkly
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Movie Review: Annihilation

March 11, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

A mind-bending journey that deals with themes of depression and renewal.

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March 11, 2018 /Aaron Charles
annihilation, natalie portman, alex garland, tessa thompson, gina rodriguez, jennifer jason leigh, oscar isaac
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Movie Review: Black Panther

March 05, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

Director Ryan Coogler subverts the superhero genre in smart ways that all viewers should be able to appreciate.

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March 05, 2018 /Aaron Charles
black panther, ryan coogler, michael b. jordan, lupita nyong'o, andy serkis, martin freeman, sterling k. brown, daniel kaluuya, rachel morrison
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Movie Review: The Shape of Water

March 04, 2018 by Aaron Charles in Movie Reviews

A beautiful mixture of a film, with much to say about acceptance and love.

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March 04, 2018 /Aaron Charles
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