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David Rafailovich

David is a freshman and plans to major in english and media studies. David writes the movie review for each issue and loves to watch films. When David is not watching films, he loves obsessing over them.

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March 17, 2017
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“The Salesman” offers intense action and subtle realism

For those of you who have not seen the recent movies coming out of Iran, such as “Taxi” and “A Separation,” I suggest you skip the next trip to the local multiplex

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Dissecting poetry: Inside the mind of “Paterson”

“Paterson” is a new film by Jim Jarmusch about an artist who has a stable but low income job, a steady relationship, and a disciplined drinking habit. The title character, however, is exactly the opposite of the stereotypical tortured soul

March 1, 2017

Interview With Patrick Ness: Author and Screenwriter of “A Monster Calls”

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Patrick Ness is the author and screenwriter of the recently adapted novel “A Monster Calls”, a work inspired by Siobhan Dowd who died of

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: A Magical Exploration of New York in the 20s

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Set in New York in 1926, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is an enchanting display of “Harry Potter” author J.K Rowling’s knack

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“Everybody Wants Some!!” lets the good times roll

“Everybody Wants Some!!,” directed by Richard Linklater, is told with the perfect touch of lightness and complexity that comes together in a terrifically fun and insightful movie. The 2016 film is told

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by David Rafailovich
May 4, 2016
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Apocalyptic low-budget horror film delivers a big scare

“10 Cloverfield Lane” is, at least in namesake, part of the JJ Abrams produced Cloverfield franchise. Unlike the original Cloverfield movie which used “found footage” to recount an alien invasion of New

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by David Rafailovich
April 13, 2016
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British spy thriller less than thrilling

Whether it be Ali G, Borat or Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen’s movies are defined by their characters.  The main character of “The Brothers Grimsby,” a 2016 film directed by Louis Leterrier, is

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by David Rafailovich
March 30, 2016
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“The Witch” puts audiences under a spell

“The Witch” is a new, original horror film sure to get under the skin of audiences and scare them too. Despite containing many common tropes of sub-par witchcraft horror movies, the film

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by David Rafailovich
March 16, 2016
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Illusions and glamour in “Hail Caesar!”

Hollywood in the 1950s was the dream factory that provided the American public with entertainment, escape and hope. This is found in “Hail, Caesar!” as it features a colorful cast of Hollywood

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by David Rafailovich
March 2, 2016
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“The Big Short” shows limits of American capitalism

A standard movie centered on the 2007-08 financial crisis could make anyone fall to sleep after the first sentence. Americans, while familiar with the woes of the crisis, may find a movie on

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by David Rafailovich
February 17, 2016
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“Brooklyn” depicts lovable fairytale about immigration

“Brooklyn,” directed by John Crowley, shows hardships and homesickness Eilis, a young Irish woman, experiences as she leaves Ireland for a better life in Brooklyn. “Brooklyn,” though occasionally stepping into the realm

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by David Rafailovich
December 2, 2015
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