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A Look at the Five Best Student Film Competitions

Before Steven Spielberg made “Jaws,” Ridley Scott made “Gladiator” and the Coen brothers made “No Country for Old Men,” these directors made student films. An extraordinary director isn’t groomed over night, and student films enable aspiring move makers to take risks and learn their craft. Fortunately, the next wave of cinema leaders has plenty of […]

TRAILER TUESDAY: 47 Ronin, Ass Backwards, THOR: The Dark World and Kill Your Darlings!

Instead of bouncing around the net trying to find the latest trailers for the hottest films, just drop by Beyond the Marquee on TRAILER TUESDAYS and we’ll load you up with what you need. Whether it’s the latest Hollywood blockbuster movie or mind-provoking independent film, we always have a fun mix of the best of […]

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Closed Circuit a Terrorist Tale (Film Review)

  This cat and mouse thriller takes a startling twist as it weaves a tale of terrorism and trust in the film Closed Circuit.  The story rules the feature with compelling writing under the direction of John Crowley.  It plays out like a John Grisham novel with edge of your seat suspense and tense courtroom […]

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Getaway, An Action Attraction (Film Review)

  Burning rubber for nearly 90 minutes the movie Getaway slams into theaters this weekend.  It’s not Fast and Furious or even a remake of The Getaway, but a script that emulates films like Bullet, Drive and a myriad of car chase films. It’s non-stop action from the word go, pushing the tachometer into the […]

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The Artist and the Model, A Stunning Movie (Film Review)

  One of the most stunning films this year turns out to be foreign and in black and white, but the charming, beautiful, sweet and convincing story out shines anything else.  It’s called The Artist and the Model with brilliant performances that draw you into a window of the past where World War II takes […]

THE LIFEGUARD Sinks and Swims (Film Review)

Bbbbrrrrrrr Kiwi Lady Here!  It’s Winter down under in New Zealand and The Lifeguard, starring Kristen Bell looked like just the Summery flick to warm me up.  Written and Directed by Liz Garcia, I was expecting a light-hearted, romantic, chick-flick comedy.  Movies about women turning 30 or 40 are usually a big hit for me, […]

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