Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Review: Benjamin Franklin: An American Life

Benjamin Franklin: An American Life
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From Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, by Walter Isaacson
Open quote 

'Mankind divides into two classes,' the Nation magazine declared in 1868: the 'natural-born lovers' and the 'natural-born haters' of Benjamin Franklin."

After the jump, my review.




Monday, August 25, 2014

Enough Said (2013)

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Enough Said (2013): Divorced middle-agers try dating scene again and suck at it. Like the relationship, movie lacks energy. Enough said. C+













Friday, August 22, 2014

Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)

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Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011): Master sushi chef. Tradition, dedication, honor, pride. See it if you like sushi. Even if you don't. B-












Wednesday, August 20, 2014

August: Osage County (2013)

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August: Osage County (2013): Dysfunctional family is an understatement. Like a Godzilla movie, but a family gets shattered, not a city. B-













Tuesday, August 19, 2014

The Grandmaster (2013)

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The Grandmaster (2013): Kung-fu biopic. Chinese history, romance and stylized martial arts. Lush cinematography. Disjointed story. B-