Daily Archives: January 31, 2015

Big Eyes (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Behind those big eyes

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 What is the standard of good art? Or is there really such a standard like that? Mostly shying away from these interesting questions evoked by its fascinating real-life story, Tim Burton’s new film “Big Eyes” takes a rather plain, earnest … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Lights (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A Star is Reborn

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“Beyond the Lights” gave me two things to remember. First, while reminding me again of my serious lack of knowledge on pop songs, it enlightened me a bit on Nina Simone, an African American singer I was not so familiar … Continue reading →

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