Category: Drama

Movie Review – Chris Ranson on Begin Again (2014)

July 23, 2014
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Title: Begin Again (2014) Director: John Carney Runtime: 104 minutes — Once is one of my favorite movie musicals. It’s perfectly acted and filled with excellent music. So when I heard director John Carney had a new “musical” film out – a term I feel loosely describes the experience these two movies deliver – I…

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Movie Review – Chris Ranson on The Fault in Our Stars (2014)

June 16, 2014
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Title: The Fault in Our Stars (2014) Director: Josh Boone Runtime: 125 minutes — Being a huge John Green fan, I bought his novel, The Fault in Our Stars, when it released in early 2012. Jump ahead two years, and I was shocked to see that the book was not only becoming a film, but that…

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TriBeCa Film Festival 2014 – Chris Ranson on In Your Eyes (2014)

May 7, 2014
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TriBeCa Film Festival 2014 Title: In Your Eyes (2014) Director: Brin Hill Runtime: 105 minutes — The TriBeCa Film Festival is all about finding those little hidden gems that you normally wouldn’t see. I stumbled upon In Your Eyes and instantly had to see it because Joss Whedon wrote its screenplay. I’m a huge fan of Buffy: The…

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TriBeCa Film Festival 2014 – Chris Ranson on Miss Meadows (2014)

May 4, 2014
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TriBeCa Film Festival 2014 Title: Miss Meadows (2014) Director: Karen Leigh Hopkins Runtime: 88 minutes — There were three non-horror films I wanted to see at the 2014 TriBeCa Film Festival. Miss Meadows was one of those three, and it was based solely on my love for Katie Holmes. I’ve adored her since Dawson’s Creek, and even had…

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TriBeCa Film Festival 2014 – Chris Ranson on Gabriel (2014)

May 2, 2014
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TriBeCa Film Festival 2014 Title: Gabriel (2014) Director: Lou Howe Runtime: 85 minutes — When I first decided to go to TriBeCa, my goal was to see indie horror films, like Zombeavers, which I sadly didn’t attend because of work. However, there were a few non-horror films that caught my eye right away, and Gabriel was one…

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TriBeCa Film Festival 2014 – Chris Ranson on Bad Hair (2013)

April 26, 2014
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TriBeCa Film Festival 2014 Title: Bad Hair (2013) Director: Mariana Rondón Runtime: 93 minutes — Welcome to TriBeCa Film Festival, where you may just see something amazing before anyone else. I had a weird pass that had blackout hours, so my film options were not only limited by that aspect, but also by the fact…

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April in The Asylum: Branden Chowen on Jailbait (2013)

April 25, 2014
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For the entire month of April, Cinefessions will be locked into The Asylum, reviewing films released by the famed studio. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout April you will get another review on a film released by The Asylum. April’s podcast will also be devoted to films from The Asylum. Today, Branden visits a juvenile detention…

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