February 14, 2013
Review: ‘Like Someone In Love’
<p><em>Like Someone In Love</em> is Iranian director Abbas Kirarostami's first voyage into the...
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February 14, 2013
Review: ‘Safe Haven’ is a Safe Bet For Romantics
<p>Just in time for Valentine's Day, the latest Nicholas Sparks' adaptation doesn't stray too far...
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February 14, 2013
Review: ‘Beautiful Creatures’
<p>Based on the first of a series of popular YA novels, Beautiful Creatures overcomes a limited...
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February 13, 2013
Review: ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’ is the Hardest…To Sit Through
<p>Hiko Mitsuzuka explains why he thinks this fifth installment of the iconic franchise is the...
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February 13, 2013
Review: ‘NO’ Chile, Happiness is Coming
<p>'NO' is the Chilean Oscar-nominated true story of how an ad campaign fueled by a driven man,...
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February 8, 2013
Sundance Review: ‘Before Midnight’ is One of the Best Movies of the Year
<p>Dan Schindel talks up the best movie he saw at Sundance.</p><p>The post <a...
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February 8, 2013
Review: ‘Would You Rather’ Offers Bad Choices for Viewers
<p>Despite the presence of the lovely Sasha Grey and Brittany Snow, <em>Would You Rather</em> is a...
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February 7, 2013
Sundance Review: ‘Don Jon’s Addiction’ is Solid
<p>Joseph Gordon-Levitt unveiled his directorial debut at Sundance, and Dan Schindel has the...
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February 4, 2013
Sundance Review: ‘Escape from Tomorrow’ is Funny, Scary, and Utterly Nuts
<p>Dan Schindel tackles the Sundance buzz-maker that may or may not ever get released - a film shot...
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January 3, 2013
Review: ‘Crawlspace’
<p>Looking for a straight-to-DVD fix? Look no further than this film.</p><p>The post <a...
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December 22, 2012
Review: ‘West of Memphis’
<p>Amy Berg's documentary is a comprehensive chronicle of the outrage that is the case of the West...
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December 21, 2012
Review: ‘Django Unchained’
<p>According to Hiko Mitsuzuka, Quentin Tarantino's <em>Django Unchained</em> proudly exploits the...
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December 20, 2012
Review: ‘Jack Reacher’ Solid But Not Remarkable
<p>This week, Hiko Mitsuzuka takes on Tom Cruise's latest vehicle, a mystery impossible set amidst...
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December 20, 2012
Jersey Guy: The Films of Kevin Smith
<p>With Clerks III announced, Ian Murphy sparks up a retrospective of the films of Kevin...
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December 19, 2012
Review: ‘The Impossible’ is a Wave of Emotions
<p>Scott Youngbauer extolls this harrowing depiction of one family's struggle in devastation of the...
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December 19, 2012
Review: Time to See ‘Zero Dark Thirty’
<p>Zero Dark Thirty is Homeland without bipolar disease and sex scenes… just an inside glimpse at...
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December 18, 2012
Review: ‘Monsters Inc. 3D’ Stands Test of Time
<p>More than a decade after its release, Monsters Inc. still works, this time in 3D. Michael...
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December 18, 2012
Review: ‘The Guilt Trip’ Delivers Lots of Warm and Fuzzy – Light on Laughs
<p>The Guilt Trip ultimately falls short of its potential, says Chris Danby in his...
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December 18, 2012
Review: ‘This Is 40′ Offers Some Laughs and Little Story
<p>Andrew Payne reviews <em>This is 40</em>, a comedy that doesn't deliver enough laughs to make up...
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December 16, 2012
Review: ‘Amour’ is Brilliant, Devastating
<p>Michael Haneke's Palme d'Or-winning film about love and loss is merciless and...
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December 14, 2012
Review: ‘Stand Up Guys’
<p>Al Pacino, Christopher Walken and Alan Arkin bring laughs and heartwarming moments to a post...
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December 12, 2012
Review: ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’
<p>Nearly a decade after The Lord of the Rings trilogy came to an end, Peter Jackson's The Hobbit:...
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December 12, 2012
Review: ‘The Rabbi’s Cat’
<p>The Rabbi's Cat struggles to teach unity in a 3D cartoon format.</p><p>The post <a...
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December 12, 2012
Review: ‘Save the Date’
<p>Save the Date needs a stronger vision, lighter tone and wittier dialogue to be worthy of...
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December 11, 2012
Review: ‘Any Day Now’
<p>Ariel Kashanchi reviews Any Day Now, a film about a 1970s gay couple adopting a child with down...
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December 10, 2012
Review: ‘Great Expectations’, the New Book Adaptation
<p>When thinking of such a detailed literary classic as Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, it...
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December 6, 2012
Review: ‘Lay the Favorite’ is a Lost Bet
<p>With a cast of Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rebecca Hall, and Vince Vaughn, one would...
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December 6, 2012
Review: ‘Deadfall’
<p>Deadfall is a terrific action thriller timed perfectly for the holidays. Ariel Kashanchi has the...
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December 5, 2012
Review: ‘Hyde Park on Hudson’ is Terrible
<p>Not even Bill Murray can save this disastrous FDR biopic.</p><p>The post <a...
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December 3, 2012
Musicals! A Musical Review
<p>Broadway adaptations have gotten lost on their way to Hollywood recently. But Ian Murphy points...
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November 30, 2012
Review: ‘Killing Them Softly’
<p>Andrew Dominik offers not subtle messages in his strong new film Killing Them Softly, starring...
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November 28, 2012
Review: ‘Hecho En Mexico’
<p>Hecho en Mexico (Made in Mexico) is a new musical documentary that explores the identity of...
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November 28, 2012
Review: ‘Universal Soldier: Day Of Reckoning’
<p>The latest chapter in the Universal Soldier saga feels overdone and almost satirical. Carlos...
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November 27, 2012
Review: ‘On the Road’
<p>On The Road is the latest film from Brazilian director Walter Salles. Based on the novel by Jack...
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November 21, 2012
Movie Review: ‘Hitchcock’ is Too Busy
<p>Andrew Payne reviews the new film <em>Hitchcock</em>, featuring Helen Mirren, Anthony Hopkins...
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November 20, 2012
Review: ‘Rise of the Guardians’ and the Holiday Family Flick
<p>Ian Murphy reviews <em>Rise of the Guardians</em>, a future staple for family holiday...
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November 20, 2012
Review: ‘Rust and Bone’
<p><em>Rust and Bone</em>, according to Dan Schindel, is quietly and powerfully one of the better...
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November 19, 2012
Review: ‘Red Dawn’ Rises Above Expectations
<p>The remake of the 1984 cult classic is a decent enough popcorn action flick. Chris Danby has the...
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November 16, 2012
Review: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ Shines
<p>Silver Linings Playbook scores on many levels -- an Oscar touchdown!</p><p>The post <a...
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November 16, 2012
Review: ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2’ Grown Up and Unapologetic
<p>The fifth and final Twilight film may be the best one yet. Aphrodite Manousos reviews the end of...
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