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Movie Review: The Martian is a frictionless space adventure

Ridley Scott’s new big-budge space adventure has no room to create meaning. It talks and talks and talks but says nothing.

by Astrid Budgor October 2, 2015July 20, 2025

Ridley Scott’s new big-budge space adventure has no room to create meaning. It talks and talks and talks but says nothing.

Arts & Entertainment

Movie review: Exodus: Gods and Kings applies bleak and thunderous drama to a familiar story

Director Ridley Scott’s adaptation of the Biblical tale deviates from the original script in button-pushing style.

by Malika Gumpangkum December 12, 2014July 15, 2025

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The Counselor has no defense

Heavy-handed and light on suspense, Ridley Scott’s latest is an enjoyable letdown.

by Kevin Tall October 25, 2013October 21, 2024

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Prometheus falls apart

In space, no one can hear you yawn.

by Joe Bardi June 6, 2012May 28, 2024

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The agony and the ecstasy of Prometheus

by Kyle Dunn March 26, 2012August 3, 2023

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The Rabid Film Review: Paul Haggis’ The Next Three Days, starring Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks and Liam Neeson (with trailer video)

by Rabid Nick Refer November 5, 2010April 8, 2025

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Ridley Scott signs on to direct Alien prequel

by Kevin Hopp August 1, 2009August 17, 2023

Reel Projections, Tuesday December 9

by Anthony Salveggi December 9, 2008June 5, 2022

Reel Projections — Thursday, November 13

by Anthony Salveggi November 13, 2008June 5, 2022

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Reel Projections — Thursday, October 16

by Anthony Salveggi October 16, 2008June 5, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Reel Projections — September 30

by Anthony Salveggi September 30, 2008June 5, 2022