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Entries from October 2009

A Serious Man

October 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Infidelity, academic tenure, undisciplined children, family dyfunctionality and spiritual searches for answers to universal questions become the focus of the latest Coen brothers dark comedy set in 1967 suburbia.  Michael Stuhlbarg, embodies the role of the mid-western University professor who becomes victimized by his daily routine and outlook with strong supporting roles by Sari Lennick [...]

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Tags: comedy · drama

The Damned United

October 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Michael Sheen (The Queen, The Last King of Scotland, Frost/Nixon) shines in Peter Morgan’s adaptation of David Peace’s best selling novel about  legendary English football coach Brian Clough and his bitter rival, Don Revie (Colm Meaney).  You don’t have to be a sports fan to appreciate the tension and triumph brought to life by the [...]

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Tags: Sports · biography