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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216491/
http://www.focusfeatures.com/kill_the_messenger
An investigative reporter, most recently working on criminal drug stories, gets a lead that takes him down a rabbit hole few knew existed.
A fair movie at best, which I can only recommend for people of the mindset with interest in the United States' government's involvement in Bad Things.
Based on Kill the Messenger - (2006 book), by Gary Webb
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Entertainment > Games >
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/205910/
http://tinyandbig.com/
Laser things, move things, push things and find your way through semi-puzzle stuff.
With an art style (and opening sequences) reminiscent of Borderlands and gameplay reminiscent of Okami, this game has a very strong initial impression on me.
Not open-world, and definitely "on rails", but it does give a lot of power to the user as to how to fart around to progress.
While overall good, the controls are wonky and cliffs are obnoxious. There should be no falling off mechanic and the game should instead dangle the player for a moment and never let them fall.
Properly titled Tiny & Big: Grandpa's Leftovers
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Entertainment > Movies >
(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1605783/
http://www.sonyclassics.com/midnightinparis/
A writer visiting contemporary Paris is repeatedly transported to 1920s Paris.
This has been described as a romantic comedy, but there is neither romance nor comedy to be found. It's dry and drags its feet.
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Entertainment > Movies >
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1219827/
http://ghostintheshell.tumblr.com/
A special agent combat-cyborg pursues a cyber criminal who comes to have a special interest in her.
Although I like it, I suspect it's because I like the original so much and I can't be unbiased. I also think Scarlett is hot.
I became even more interested in seeing this movie in light of the incorrectly-supposed-whitewashing of the lead character. Antisocial injustice is actually pretty good at recommending things.
Remade from the animated movie Ghost In The Shell - (1995 movie)
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Entertainment > Movies >
(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543164/
http://www.arrivalmovie.com/
Aliens arrive, but nobody knows the first thing about talking to them.
This is another movie whose description would spoil it. With a rather mellow and thoughtful tone throughout, it pulls the viewer in. I think it will hold up well over time, too.
 No, her eyes are not like that
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Entertainment > Movies >
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1355644/
http://www.passengersmovie.com/
A ship malfunctions, and a passenger on a deep-space voyage to a new colony is woken from hibernation early.
Good and not good at the same time. It works out quite well, and has a good overall tone to it, but the story itself is sad.
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Entertainment > Movies >
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5269560/
A criminal syndicate works toward panic to implement legal changes.
It was slow, awkward and amateur.. and I watched the first part and stopped watching after just 20 minutes.
aka 十年
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Entertainment > Movies >
(on Wikipedia - warning: ideological bias)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3686998/
http://www.theredpillmovie.com/
A feminist's documentary about men's (human) rights.
A refreshing piece of work, with the intellectual morals to actually talk to the men's rights advocates being talked about. The contrast between "the sides" is truly astonishing.
A video hosting website.
I like it in general.
To get a basic idea of their mood: https://vid.me/9kcR
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Entertainment > Movies >
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0253754/
http://www.startrek.com/page/star-trek-nemesis
The Romulans have an internal power struggle, and The Enterprise is brought in for diplomacy by one of their factions, which has a member particularly interested in their captain.
Generally trashy and obvious, with multiple issues throughout. Not worth watching. Definitely avoid if not already a fan of the television show, as this is an absolute mess without a moderate understanding of its lore.
Properly titled Star Trek X: Nemesis
