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“Crimson Peak” Review: An Old-Fashioned Ghost Story

Movie trailers make Crimson Peak look like an intelligent horror film. You see a woman in a haunted house with ghosts. In reality, I’d say Crimson Peak is a period piece with a twist. Director Guillermo del Toro has merged Jane Austen-style romance with ghost stories to create something that feels familiar... yet it's a totally… Continue reading “Crimson Peak” Review: An Old-Fashioned Ghost Story

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“Thor: The Dark World” Review: That Mythology + Science Cocktail That Makes Thor So Good…

When I heard tickets were selling for Thursday night showings of Thor: The Dark World, I booked some right away. I got super nerdy about it. Thor is one of my favorite superheroes -- or maybe I should say his world is one of my favorites. I love the blend of science fiction, other realms, mythology, and what… Continue reading “Thor: The Dark World” Review: That Mythology + Science Cocktail That Makes Thor So Good…