Playing the Name Game
Director Lee Daniels (Precious) finds himself in a most curious position less than two months from the release of his …
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20 Feet From Stardom
Walking out of Morgan Neville’s documentary 20 Feet From Stardom, you may come to appreciate the almost existential crisis of …
And Still ‘The Void’ Remains
There is much drama at the heart of biblical relationships, but most modern translations resort to soap melodrama, the absurd …
Mindbenders Series Brings Devilishly Twisted Features to the ‘Nati
All too often, contemporary American movies tease us with plot “twists” that offer little more than narrative gimmicks to momentarily …
The Bling Ring
So, this is what has become of the Bonnie and Clyde mythos, the ballsy outlaw bandits with bullets to spare …
The East
Sarah (co-screenwriter Brit Marling), an undercover operative with a private security firm, is assigned to infiltrate an anarchist group that …
The Kings of Summer
Those middle teen years can be a crushing grind, especially during the summer. You’re not old enough to get in …
Much Ado About Nothing
Joss Whedon, with a 12-day window in his schedule, did what any tent pole director would do — now assigned …
Before Midnight
American Jesse (Ethan Hawke) was 23 years old back in 1994, when he crossed paths with the Parisian Celine (Julie …
Midnight’s Children
Celebrated author Salman Rushdie co-writes this adaptation of Midnight’s Children with Toronto-based director Deepa Mehta (known for her elemental trilogy …
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