Lee Daniels’ The Butler

[Editor’s Note:  Mr. Mustonenen has taken an unorthodox approach to this week’s review of “Lee Daniels’ The Butler.” We at Behind The Proscenium support his decision completely. If you have any talent and/or interest in film review and criticism, please e-mail us at intern@mankabros.com or let…

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Lincoln [REVIEW]

Lincoln With Wit, Reviewed By Kimmo Mustonenen Nothing can bring the fear. Nothing like the season of the fjord. We are not lucky (unlucky) in fjords. We are not Norway. Sweden not, too, as well (Swedes are pussies so this is in the OK zone)….

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The Help [REVIEW]

“The Help” With Wit, Reviewed By Kimmo Mustonenen “The Help” is funny and touching (right in the heart chamber) adaptation of the novel of the same title published in 2009 by Kathryn Stockett. How come it took so long to hang the book on the…

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Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes [REVIEW]

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