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Articles by Karen Dahlstrom

The Book Thief Movie Review

The Book Thief This coming-of-age tale set in Nazi Germany extols the power of words, but manages to say very little.

Pacific Rim Movie Review

For those looking for pure summer escapism, this, my friends, is your movie.

White House Down Movie Review

Demolition fetishist Roland Emmerich serves up a steaming pile of flag-waving faux patriotism. And it sure doesn't smell like apple pie.

Beautiful Creatures Movie Review

Boy meets witch in this southern gothic addition to the "Twilight" genre that misses the chance to weave any kind of spell.

This is 40 Movie Review

Like marriage, Judd Apatow's latest about a couple reaching the big Four-Oh is an endurance test.

Hyde Park on Hudson Movie Review

Top-notch performances from Bill Murray, Laura Linney and Samuel West far outshine this oddly stuffy, creaky look at FDR's inner circle.

Looper Movie Review

Part noir, part "Terminator" with some nifty twists on the time-travel trope - just don't try too hard to figure it out.

Bachelorette Movie Review

Horrible friends make for horrible bridesmaids in this exasperating dramedy.

Magic Mike Movie Review

Channing Tatum sheds a few layers as the titular character in this (mostly) entertaining dramedy from Steven Soderbergh.

Wrath of the Titans Movie Review

Perseus is back. The question is: who cares?
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