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‘Foxcatcher’ Review: Wrestling with Psychosis

Philip Brown — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:00:34 +0000

Creepy, oddly funny, deeply moving and above all true, ‘Foxcatcher’ is one of the best movies of the year. Working from a story that would be completely unbelievable had it not actually happened, director Bennett Miller has helmed his third straight Oscar contender, and it’s probably his most fascinating film to date. If nothing else,...

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TIFF Journal: ‘Foxcatcher’

Philip Brown — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 13:00:55 +0000

Proving once and for all that wrestling is the creepiest of all sports, ‘Foxcatcher’ offers a darkly twisted take on the awards bait picture. It’s a handsomely mounted production filled with movie stars acting hard for statues and has a tone that screams “Importance!” But it’s also just plain weird… in a good way. For...

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Now Playing: The Film That Just Might Reinvigorate Baseball

Luke Hickman — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:00:55 +0000

At first glance, ‘Moneyball’ may look like just another sports movie with star power. In reality, it’s a romantic story about a man and his passion for the game. As odd as that may sound, it works perfectly on every level. Watch out, Oscar. Here comes your first curve ball of the season. If your...

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