When I first saw True Grit not long after its release, I didn't quite understand it. Here was a film that seemed to be a straightforward revenge tale, but with an ending that, at the time, seemed a bit of a downer. However, I have now revisited the film, and have done so with a far better knowledge of the style that the Coen Brothers have carefully cultivated, and now I can say that I have come to an understanding with the film, and in doing so, have found yet another excellent western

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So yeah, after catching this on AMC about two or three years ago, I stumbled across The Departed on the HBO Go app (which I love, thank you HBO).

Anyways, I used this as an opportunity to reintroduce myself to the film, and suffice to say, I did enjoy it.

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Wow what a relief to see a movie that's actually good again...

So, anyways, after much procrastination, I've finally managed to see Ridley Scott's populist science fiction flick, The Martian, which proves to be an unabashedly unpretentious and entertaining film.

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Happy Independence Day, my friends.

This is your patriotic film, TV show, and episode reporter here with another review.

Sound the trumpets! Play the drums! Light the fireworks! And wave the American flag! Because it's once again the time of year to celebrate American becoming its own country.

Today, to celebrate this momentous occasion, I'm gonna give you guys my take of Dreamworks's "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron".

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Rating Scale:

12/10—a complete masterpiece; flawless and outstanding
11/10—Excellent, near-perfect film
10/10—the standard rating; awesome film with a couple of flaws

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