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2013/09/27 - Rush and Don Jon

What would seem like a bit of a boy's club at the movies this week. Ron Howard directs RUSH about a real life Formula One rivalry, while Joseph Gordon-Levitt directs and stars in DON JON about a ladies man addicted to porn. Eli Glasner has your reviews

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2013/09/20 - Prisoners

After Quebec director Denis Villeneuve's film Incendies was nominated for an Oscar, Hollywood came calling. Now Villeneuve is back with Prisoners and CBC's film reviewer Eli Glasner has your review.

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2013/09/16 - The Best of TIFF

CBC film reviewer Eli Glasner returns with an extended look at the films that shone brightest for him at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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2013/08/23 - The World's End

After a summer of sci-fi spectacle comes The World's End. The new movie by British director Edgar Wright is a smart take on familiar genre says CBC's film reviewer Eli Glasner

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2013/08/09 - Elysium

The director of the Oscar-nominated District 9 is back with a sci-fi film about the haves and the have nots. CBC's Eli Glasner reviews Elysium starring Matt Damon.

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2013/08/06 - Blue Jasmine

Director Woody Allen returns to America with Blue Jasmine, a comedy with a bitter bite says CBC film reviewer Eli Glasner.

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2013/07/26 - The Wolverine

After a long absence The Wolverine is back on the big screen with a new movie that kicks off a new wave of mutant-inspired mayhem. With more on the much-loved comic character, here's CBC film reviewer Eli Glasner.

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2013/07/19 - Red 2, Turbo and R.I.P.D.

As the silly summer movie season slows down it seems we've hit a lull. This week.... a sequel, a movie about snails and a dead cop that fights ghosts. Paralyzed by all the options? Never fear, Eli Glasner, CBC's cinematic sampler is here.

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2013/07/12 - Pacific Rim and Grown Ups 2

CBC's film reviewer Eli Glasner looks at two new super-sized films out this weekend: Pacific Rim a monster mash up with giant robots and Grown Ups 2, the sequel to Sandler's surprising hit from 2010.

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2013/07/05 - 20 Feet From Stardom and The Way Way Back

This week, CBC's Eli Glasner takes a break from the blockbusters to highlight two summer gems: The music documentary 20 Feet From Stardom and the comedy The Way Way Back.

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2013/07/04 - The Lone Ranger and Despicable Me 2

CBC's Film reviewer Eli Glasner takes on the western reboot The Lone Ranger and the animated sequel Despicable Me 2.

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2013/06/28 - White House Down and The Heat

Tango and Cash. Lethal Weapon's Murtaugh and Riggs. Buddy Cop movies are Hollywood mainstays. But two new movies opening today are mixing up the familiar formula. Here to talk about THE HEAT and WHITE HOUSE DOWN is CBC's film reviewer Eli Glasner.

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2013/06/14 - World War Z and Monsters University

World War Z is the name of the new movie featuring zombies and Brad Pitt. But behind the scenes the film was nearly a disaster for Paramount studios. With more, and a look at the animated Monsters University here's CBC film reviewer, Eli Glasner.

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2013/06/14 Man of Steel and This is the End

75 years ago two high school kids dreamt up an alien crime fighter named Superman. Over the decades the costume has changed, but Superman has endured. Here CBC`s Eli Glasner on the new movie Man of Steel and the disaster comedy This is the End.

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2013/06/07 Before Midnight and Blancanieves

It's been a summer of big screen adventure so far. Iron Men, Space battles and epic Hangovers have ruled the silver screen. But this week CBC's Eli Glasner is taking a step back from big popcorn pics, to highlight some hidden gems.

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2013/05/31- After Earth and Now You See Me

This weekend Will Smith is back in his first original movie in five years - the sci-fi adventure "After Earth." But joining him on screen is his son Jaden. With some parental guidance of his own, as well as a look at the new magic movie "Now You See Me

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2013/05/24 - Hangover III and Fast and Furious 6

At the movies this weekend is Hangover Part III, the final instalment in the successful R-rated series. If you prefer action and street racing, Fast and Furious 6 has also arrived. Here putting the sequels to the test is CBC film reviewer Eli Glasner.

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2013/05/16 - Star Trek Into Darkness

The Trekkies were skeptical But in 2009 director J.J. Abrams started Star Trek over. The blockbuster rebooted the long running franchise. Now the crew of the Enterprise are back with a new villain. Here's CBC's Eli Glasner with his review

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2013/05/10 - The Great Gatsby

Eli Glasner reviews the big screen adaptation of The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan

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2013/05/02 - Iron Man 3

In 2012 after 5 years of careful planning, the Avengers soared on to the big screen and broke box office records. Now Marvel, the company that created the comics is starting phase with IRON MAN 3. CBC film review Eli Glasner takes a look.

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2013/04/26 - Pain and Gain

Armageddon. Pearl Harbour. Bad Boys One and Two. Transformers 1 through 3. If you know the movie titles you probably know the director. Michael Bay. But now with Pain and Gain, Bay is trying something different. CBC's Eli Glasner has the review.

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2013/04/19 - Oblivion

Tom Cruise remains one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Off-camera it's been a bumpy year for team Tom. But now he's back starring in the new sci-fi film Oblivion. CBC's Eli Glasner has the review and a look at what makes Tom tick.

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2013/04/12 - Trance, The Place Beyond the Pines and 42

Baseball players, bank robbers and hypnotized art thieves. A new crop of films is popping up at the movies. From historical bio-pics to a couple of racy new thrillers, CBC film reviewer Eli Glasner has you covered.

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2013/04/05 - Jurassic Park 3D and The Sapphires

When it was first released in 1993, Jurassic Park was revolutionary. Now it's coming back on the big screen, but this time in 3D. Will the new technology help keep the dinos from getting stale? For the answer Eli Glasner's just returned from his late

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2013/03/28 - G I Joe Retaliation and Spring Breakers

With the Easter break approaching Hollywood is pulling out the stops to lure you back to the movie theatre. The weekend nothing succeeds like excess... And so for your viewing pleasure we have Spring Breakers, featuring Selena Gomez as a bikini-clad ban

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2013/03/22 - The Croods and Olympus Has Fallen

It's easy to get typecast in Hollywood where you are how you look. This weekend at the movies some actors are using animation to escape while others are returning to familar ground. Here to talk about the the new cartoon The Croods and the action film

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2013/03/08 - Oz the Great and Powerful

Hollywood Director Sam Raimi has made everything from the Evil Dead films to Spider Man. Now he's taking on what some consider cinematic gold. "Oz the Great and Powerful" tells the story of how the wizard ended up in the Emerald city. It's another big

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2013/03/01 - Jack the Giant Slayer

Snow White. Hansel and Gretel. And now Jack and the Beanstalk. Hollywood's fascination with fairy tales continues this weekend with "Jack the Giant Slayer." The movie, from the director of the X-Men films, features a new twist on a familar tale.

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