Dustin Jansick
660 articles written by Dustin Jansick
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Incendies
Incendies is a French Canadian film directed and written by Denis Villeneuve, which was adapted from a play by Wajdi Mouawad. The film, whose title is translated to Scorched, is a dual narrative about siblings uncovering their families past...
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The Royal Tenenbaums
The Royal Tenenbaums is about a dysfunctional family with each member having their own talents and idiosyncrasies, reunited again under the same roof the child prodigies grew up together. Director Wes Anderson’s style is clearly shown like most of...
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TRON: Legacy
Tron: Legacy is a sequel to the original 1982 sci-fi cult classic Tron. Most of the film takes place in a video game fantasyland which shows off the film’s impressive visual effects. Even though this sequel was made 28...
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Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole is a raw and painful filled domestic drama that was based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by David Lindsay-Abaire. Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart put on great performances playing characters that have flaws and vulnerabilities. The story...
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A Prophet
A Prophet (Un prophete) is a French gangster film set in a prison divided largely by Corsicans and Arabs in a fight for power. Director Jacques Audiard gives a gritty and authentic look at prison life and that is...
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Source Code
Source Code is the sophomore feature by director Duncan Jones. It borrows the sci-fi aspect of his first film, Moon, and throws in a puzzle plot in this techno-thriller. The film was well-crafted, with only a slight plot-hole near...
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Dogtooth
Dogtooth is disturbing anti-social satire that is shot in an art-house sort of way. After the conclusion of most films, you can form an opinion fairly soon after the final credits roll. But there are some films that are...
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2011 Cannes Lineup
Cannes Film Festival is considered one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world and today they announced their lineup for 2011. This year the festival will be held from May 11th through May 22nd with American actor...
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Interview: Jason Brown – Nightfur
Jason Brown sheds some light behind his quirky indie film, Nightfur, which he wrote and directed. Not only does he tell us how he got the drummer from “Band of Horses” to act in his film but also how...
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No Sweat
Hipsters love American Apparel almost as much as they love their PBR, this documentary is largely about how the CEO of American Apparel operates his company differently than most other manufacturers of clothing. If there is one thing you...
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Interview: Aaron Godfred – Little Blue Pill
Aaron Godfred directed his first feature film called Little Blue Pill and was kind enough to answer some questions about his indie comedy film. He shares his woes on microbudgeting, the state of California and Ford Motor Company.
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The Company Men
The Company Men is a feel good film about 3 different characters dealing with downsizing at their company. Their family, lifestyles and self-worth all must go through drastic changes. The film’s cast is stacked; Ben Affleck, Chris Cooper, Tommy...
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Little Blue Pill
Aaron Godfred’s feature film debut, Little Blue Pill, is a raunchy indie comedy about a young man who accidentally takes Viagra like pills and experiences all the side-effects that comes with them. The plot is both simple and ridiculous...
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Get Low
Get Low is a period drama about an old hermit set in the 1930’s with a mysterious past. The roles are filled with two highly respected actors, Robert Duvall and Bill Murray. A lot of people will watch it...
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Nightfur
Nightfur is a quirky independent film, written and directed by Jason Brown, about science fiction, fantasy and even a little bit of romance. Most of the acting feels emotionless and the plot is not very deep but one thing...