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Film Review: “District 9″ (updated for Blu-ray)
The highly anticipated film District 9 is opening today, all set to make a killing at the box office (and it certainly deserves the reward. It’s a well-crafted film, both in tone and tale,
Read More »Film Review: “Inglourious Basterds” (updated for Blu-ray)
Quentin Tarantino's latest arrives in theaters today, and Lance Berry has been dying to tell you all about it
Read More »No Concessions: Happy Goddamn Thanksgiving — “Precious,” “The Road,” and More Feel-Bad Holiday Movies
Thanksgiving: For some, that time of the year to reconnect with friends and family, to eat plenty of turkey and trimmings, and figure out what to gift Aunt Ida with this Christmas. For filmgoers,
Read More »No Concessions: Spike Jonze’s “Wild Things”
At long last, Spike Jonze's adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are arrives in theaters this weekend. Did Bob Cashill have a wild rumpus at his screening, or did he send Jonze to bed
Read More »Film Review: “The Invention of Lying”
It’s very rare for a high-concept comedy to work on a consistent level. Often, the movie is only funny in concept and only contains enough successful jokes to string together an amusing trailer. This
Read More »No Concessions: The Value of “An Education”
Nick Hornby's been a busy man lately -- not only does he have a new book out, but he penned the screenplay for this coming-of-age drama, which is already earning Oscar buzz for star
Read More »Film Review: “Big Fan”
As the financial divide between fan and athlete grows with each year, our superstitions are becoming all that we have to identify with our favorite teams. We rarely get to the stadium these days,
Read More »Film Review: “Capitalism: A Love Story”
He's tackled government ineptitude, gun control, and health care -- and now, with his latest film, Michael Moore is back where he started: Attacking corporate greed
Read More »Film Review: “Jennifer’s Body”
To Hollywood’s credit, there’ve been a lot of female-focused thriller/horror films coming out lately. It’s almost as if production studios in La-La Land have suddenly realized there’s a feminine demographic they could cater to/exploit.
Read More »Film Review: “9″
Before we begin, a brief warning to all parents considering taking the wee ones to see Focus Features’ latest, 9. Be certain that whatever kids you’re taking are stout of heart, because there are
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