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Pawn Sacrifice

Hot Take: Pawn Sacrifice

2015-10-03
By: Brian Joseph
On: October 3, 2015
In: 2015, Hot Take

Hot Take: Pawn Sacrifice captures all the genius and paranoia of Bobby Fischer without much of the drama. At times, the biopic feels more documentary than movie. Not the worst thing… but it keeps a very good film from being great.

Historically accurate, Pawn Sacrifice tells the story of bigger than life chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer and his ascent to the top of the chess world. Edward Zwick’s biopic about Fischer powers through much of his early life so briskly, once the film hits the meat of the story, the meticulous detail and more lumbering pace throw off the film.Read More →

Weigh In: September’s 22 Theatrical Releases

2015-08-24
By: Brian Joseph
On: August 24, 2015
In: 2015, Weigh In
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The September Movie Preview

Listly by Brian Joseph

The summer leftovers can finally be thrown out. Fall is here. Which movies will you say, "I'll see you in September" to?

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The Visit (September 11th)

Aug 24, 2015
The Visit (September 11th)

It's been 7 years since M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening. Since then, Shyamalan strayed from the eerie with a couple of forgettable disasters (The Last Airbender and After Earth) so, at the very least, it's good to see him back to his roots. Since The Sixth Sense, Shyamalan's films have been polarizing. The reception has been lukewarm. But, based on the trailer, this looks intriguing.

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Black Mass (September 18)

Aug 24, 2015
Black Mass (September 18)

The true story of one of the most powerful gangsters in Boston history, James "Whitey" Bulger. It's early but it might be safe to pencil in Johnny Depp for a Best Actor nomination for his take on Bulger. While it doesn't mean movies released from January-August won't get Oscar consideration but let's declare September 18th as the start of Oscar season.

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Pawn Sacrifice (September 18)

Aug 24, 2015
Pawn Sacrifice (September 18)

Tobey Maguire brings the genius and paranoia of Bobby Fischer to life. The true story of Fischer vs. Boris Spassky during the rise of the Cold War. Add to it, Edward Zwick (Glory, Legends of the Fall, The Last Samurai, Blood Diamond) as director and you have a must-see biopic.

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Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (September 18)

Aug 24, 2015
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (September 18)

Based on The Scorch Trials, the second book in the Maze Runner trilogy, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is the sequel to, you guessed it, 2014's The Maze Runner. Basically, The Maze Runner was The Lord of the Flies on steroids. Look for more of the same from the dystopian sequel.

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The Intern (September 25)

Aug 24, 2015
The Intern (September 25)

Writer/director Nancy Meyers has been somewhat hit or miss. Her last film, It's Complicated, was well received. The Holiday? Not so much. Anne Hathaway as CEO of an internet start-up, Robert DeNiro as the world's oldest intern? Here's the fear: The majority of intrigue is given away in the trailer.

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Top Movies of 2015

2015-08-13
By: Brian Joseph
On: August 13, 2015
In: 2015, Lists, Top Movies

Updated: February 29th, 2016

  1. Room
  2. The Hateful Eight
  3. The Revenant
  4. The Martian
  5. The Big Short
  6. Ex Machina
  7. Mad Max: Fury Road
  8. Spotlight
  9. Sicario
  10. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  11. Bridge of Spies
  12. The End of the Tour 
  13. Creed
  14. Brooklyn
  15. Southpaw
  16. 99 Homes 
  17. Chi-Raq
  18. Trainwreck
  19. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
  20. Inside Out
  21. Dope
  22. Son of Saul
  23. Straight Outta Compton 
  24. Black Mass
  25. A Brilliant Young Mind
  26. Pawn Sacrifice
  27. Everest
  28. Minions
  29. The Visit 
  30. Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos
  31. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
  32. Danny Collins
  33. Carol
  34. The Diary of a Teenage Girl 
  35. Concussion
  36. Jurassic World
  37. The Night Before
  38. Spectre
  39. The Walk
  40. The Intern
  41. A Walk In The Woods
  42. The Letters
  43. Where to Invade Next
  44. Love the Coopers
  45. Suffragette
  46. Mr. Holmes
  47. San Andreas
  48. Anomalisa
  49. Pitch Perfect 2
  50. We Are Your Friends 
  51. The Good Dinosaur
  52. The Hive
  53. Daddy’s Home
  54. Trumbo
  55. Secret in Their Eyes
  56. Our Brand Is Crisis
  57. Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse 
  58. Joy
  59. The Danish Girl
  60. In the Heart of the Sea
  61. Mistress America
  62. Jem and the Holograms 
  63. Steve Jobs 
  64. Woodlawn
  65. Knock Knock
  66. The Gift
  67. Paper Towns
  68. Max
  69. Krampus
  70. Grandma
  71. Slow Learners
  72. Hotel Transylvania 2
  73. The Peanuts Movie
  74. Goosebumps
  75. Entourage
  76. Spy
  77. Sisters
  78. Victor Frankenstein
  79. The Last Witch Hunter
  80. The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 
  81. Focus
  82. Ant-Man
  83. The Lady in the Van
  84. He Named Me Malala
  85. The Green Inferno 
  86. Hitman: Agent 47 
  87. No Escape 
  88. Irrational Man
  89. The 33
  90. Crimson Peak 
  91. Terminator: Genisys
  92. American Ultra 
  93. The Perfect Guy
  94. Tommorowland
  95. The Transporter Refueled 
  96. Hell and Back 
  97. Burnt
  98. Point Break
  99. Fantastic Four 
  100. The Loft
  101. True Story
  102. Rock the Kasbah
  103. War Room
  104. Pan
  105. Vacation
  106. Aloha
  107. Miss You Already
  108. Dancin’ It’s On
  109. Big Stone Gap

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