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Paradise lost: A review of Elysium

by Ted Giese Under the special effects, makeup, and whiz-bang jargon of sci-fi film-making, one often finds popular social commentary. The commentary generally comes in two varieties: prophetic warning of…

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Job and the Monsters: A review of Pacific Rim

by Ted Giese Pacific Rim is not a dumb action film. It’s visually sophisticated, complex and—if you like epic sci-fi—it could be the best fun you’ll have in theatre this…

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In review: Transformers 4 Age of Extinction

by Ted Giese If someone says the word “transformer” and the first thing that comes to mind is an electrical device in a covered box outside your house quietly transferring…

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Mental Illness and Redemption: Reviewing Blue Jasmine

by Ted Giese Some people won’t like Blue Jasmine because there are no explosions or epic showdowns between super heroes and super villains; it’s simply a movie about a rather…

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Rivalry and racing: Reviewing Rush

by Ted Giese Most movies have a tag line, a catchy phrase that sums up the film and gives the potential audience a good idea of what they’re getting into….

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Ender’s Game

by Ted Giese Set in the future, Ender’s Game is a film about a young boy—Andrew “Ender” Wiggin—who is taken from his family to be trained for a war against…

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