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All the Money in the World (Alles Geld Der Welt) ***1/2

AvatarPosted on February 15, 2018 by We Are the Film Fans

Inspired by the story of Paulo Getty’s (Charlie Plummer, no relation to Christopher) kidnapping, and based on John Pearson’s book, director Ridley Scott takes audiences inside the world […]

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Wind River (Two reviews) *****

AvatarPosted on February 8, 2018 by We Are the Film Fans

(two opinions: Marinell *****, Thelma ****) Wind River***** The state of Wyoming, USA, has the tenth largest landmass, and the seventh-largest Indian reservation: Wind River comprises 3,532.010 sq […]

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Licht (Mademoiselle Paradis, Light) ****

AvatarPosted on February 1, 2018 by We Are the Film Fans

Losing her sight in childhood, Maria Theresia (Dragus) is an 18-year-old musical prodigy celebrated and active in Viennese society. Understandably, the ivory keys and her vocal cords are […]

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The Shape of Water: Das Flüstern des Wassers (The Shape of Water) *****

AvatarPosted on January 31, 2018 by We Are the Film Fans

What is the shape of water? Why, love, loss, and a monster. And pliability, of course. Guillermo del Toro, director- co-writer (with Vanessa Taylor) confidently weaves a magical, […]

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Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri *****

AvatarPosted on January 25, 2018 by We Are the Film Fans

Mildred Hayes is driving along the forlorn country road which leads to her home. She stops, gets out of her car and looks up at three billboards standing […]

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Beach Rats **

AvatarPosted on January 25, 2018 by We Are the Film Fans

On the cusp of adulthood, Frankie (Dickinson’s performance is balanced) is finding it hard accepting responsibility, and sexuality. Now summertime, he holes up in his basement bedroom examining […]

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Wonder (Wunder) *****

AvatarPosted on January 24, 2018 by We Are the Film Fans

Steven Chbosky (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) directs R.J. Palacio’s same-titled 2012 children book about overcoming a disability, inspired by a personal incident and Wonder, Natalie Merchant’s […]

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Mother! *

AvatarPosted on January 19, 2018 by We Are the Film Fans

The opening sequence is as cryptic as the ensuing movie is a challenge to grasp. Once back at the beginning, Mother (Lawrence) and poet husband HIM (Bardem) ramble […]

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The Commuter ****1/2

AvatarPosted on January 10, 2018 by We Are the Film Fans

A brilliant opening title sequence establishes this is not a run-of-mill thriller. Instead, we get the sense of a train commute to/from a major metropolis for employment day […]

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Greatest Showman (The Greatest Showman) ***

AvatarPosted on January 5, 2018 by We Are the Film Fans

There are musicals which are heartfelt, and beautifully crafted, which could compete even with the most powerful traditional dramas. The Greatest Showman is not one of these. If […]

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About the authors

– Rebecca Tan
– Marinell Haegelin
– Birgit Schrumpf
– Shelly Schoeneshoefer
– Karen Pecota
– Thelma Freedman
– Christine Riney
– Mary Nyiri
– Pat Frickey
– Jenny Mather
– Ann Gebauer-Thompson
– Brenda Benthien
– Rose Finlay
– Karen Eve Malinowski
– Diana Perry Schnelle
– Pat Nevers
– Alana Leichert
– Deborah Steinborn
– Adele Riepe
– Lubi Barre
– Nava Berg
– Marlane Nigbur
– Sandra Grüneisen-Ibarra

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