Mini-Review: This film isn't particularly pleasant, but it has its moments, and I think it strikes at the interesting tension between exploration and loyalty that is present in all relationships. That said the tone here was a bit too distanced, too divorced from reality. I did appreciate the performances, Rogen in particular showed a lot of range, and Williams almost managed to sell her too quirky character.

Mini-Review: This film is stylishly executed and starts with a promising frame story. Unfortunately it ultimately boils down to straight forward revenge with the expected array of diabolical villains. I did appreciate the action scenes, they definitely have a refreshing edge to them, and Carano's performance is a huge part of that. The dramatic elements are flat, which I would attribute that to the style and script rather than the performances.

Mini-Review: Smooth, often too smooth for its own good. This film needed a few more bones to hold its meaty banter together, but I still appreciated both the succulent flavour of the interplay and the quicksilver pacing. Downey Jr. is charismatic, Law remains an excellent partner, and Harris' Moriarty is wickedly fun. Unfortunately Rapace isn't given anything to do and McAdams deliciously criminal Adler begs for more screen time. Misgivings aside the film leaves me wanting more, which is always a good sign.

Mini-Review: This is an unimaginative boxing film with incredibly generic characters. The film's conception of the future is neither realistic nor particularly interesting. Definitely not worth the time.

Mini-Review: While this film's bias is clear it provides evidence for a range of positions while providing some intriguing arguments against modern obstretic practices and and for more natural births. I was a bit annoyed by the lack of solid statistical information at a few points during the film, and some of the talking heads seemed unreliable. Ultimately I was most convinced by the OB/GYN commentary, but I appreciate the broader perspective provided by the film.