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Nathaniel Blum

Columns/Conservative View/Opinion

Politicizing Tragedies

Two weeks ago, the nation was thrown into shock. One of our country’s most dear sporting events was attacked, our friends and…

May 2, 2013
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“Cabin in the Woods” is short on screams, not on smarts

One certainly cannot find fault in lack of ambition in “Cabin in the Woods,” directed and written by Drew Goddard with producer,…

April 26, 2012
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‘21 Jump Street’ makes comedy of self-awareness

[youtube id=”ISJR4rVO0TQ” width=”620″ height=”360″]   “21 Jump Street,” a remake of the ’80s television program now starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, is…

April 12, 2012
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Abundance of clichés mires the potential of “Project X”

“Project X,” directed by Nima Nourizadeh and produced by “The Hangover” director Todd Philips, is the newest installment in the long history…

March 29, 2012
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“A Separation” explores religion, ethics of family drama

From its very first seconds, “A Separation,” a 2011 Iranian film directed by Asghar Farhadi and winner of the 2012 Academy Award…

March 15, 2012
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The Oscars return with an eye towards the past

Nate Blum puts forth his Academy Award predictions, discusses categories The 84th Academy Awards will be held this Sunday, marking the end…

February 23, 2012
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‘The Artist’ recalls clash between silent and talkie films

“The Artist,” a French film, directed by Michel Havanicivius and starring Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo, is an absolute pleasure for any…

February 9, 2012
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‘Tinker, Tailor’ explores the burden of information

“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” directed by Thomas Alfredson and starring Gary Oldman, has the look and feel of a modern spy thriller,…

January 26, 2012

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