Film & TV
Going, Going, Gone
There’s something to be said for the perfect road trip. Dashing away to “find yourself” in the grand tradition of Kerouac is an oft-invoked cinematic theme.
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If Life Gives You Lemons...
Palestinian widow Salma Zidane (Hiam Abbass) is tending to her lemon grove when Israeli Defense Minister Navon (Doron Tavory) moves into the upscale home across the street.
Days of Our (College) Lives
Get accepted. Getting into college is tougher than it used to be, so you may need to resort to stealing the SATs.
Guilty Pleasure: Frequency (2000)
It’s impossible to describe the plot of Frequency without sounding like a raving lunatic, but I’ll do my best.
Going Solo
In The Soloist, sardonic divorced journalist Steve Lopez (Downey Jr.) is searching for his next story.
Top 15 Movies Coming Out This Summer
1. Rudo y Cursi (5/8) The boys from Y tu mamá también play rival soccer champions. A better combination does not exist.
Earth to Disney
Cashing in on Earth Day, Disney brings us Earth, a nature documentary chronicling the trials and tribulations of various adorable critters.
Wright on the Money
Street: Why was it so important for you to use volunteer members of the homeless community as extras? Joe Wright: I felt I had no absolutely right to speak for them and just pick their lives without their involvement.
Tokyo Drift
Wind enters through an unclosed window, disturbing an otherwise serene home. This opening scene of Tokyo Sonata foreshadows the storm brewing in the Sasaki family.
Observing & Reporting
Street: Where did you look for inspiration when playing this darker character? Seth Rogen: Inspiration is not a word that comes up a lot when talking about my acting career. Street: Do you see any similarities between your character and yourself? SR: No, not really.
State of the Union
The spheres of politics and journalism converge around two mysterious deaths in the sleek thriller State of Play. Cal McAffrey (Russell Crowe), a streetwise reporter, quickly immerses himself in the case.
He Was Just Seventeen
There are two kinds of people who will like 17 Again. One is someone who will recognize the sad irony of Matthew Perry (“The One Who Was That Guy On Friends”), an actual has-been, playing a has-been.
Defibrillator: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
Before John Travolta hammed it up in drag, the MGM movie/musical reigned supreme. Sure, Singin’ in the Rain may get all the credit in the history books, but dig deeper and you’ll discover a cinematic gem: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the story of the feisty tavern cook Milly and her search for love and family in 1850s Oregon. Unfortunately for Milly, when she marries backwoodsman Adam Pontipee, she’s forced to take care of his six brothers, who are blessed with the charm and manners of drunken Penn students at Fling.
The Games People Play
Any will girl will tell you “it’s all about playing the game.” In A Game For Girls, director Matteo Rovere showcases the lives of four beautiful, wealthy Italian high school girls and the sinister tricks they play on others.
Bumping Cars
Have you ever wondered why amusement park employees subject themselves to a summer of bumper cars and corn dogs?
The Rural Jurors
12 sets the tale of the 1957 classic 12 Angry Men in crooked modern-day Moscow. The 12 titular jurors must decide the fate of a young Chechen boy accused of murdering his stepfather.
Guilty Pleasure: Ella Enchanted (2004)
Giants, ogres and elves… oh my! I thought I’d outgrown fairy tales, but when Ella Enchanted, the film version of my favorite childhood novel, came to theaters, I was instantly, well, charmed.
We’ll Love You Forever, We’ll Like You For Always
Sideways Stories from Wayside School Louis Sachar’s loopy series revolving around a 30-story elementary school has the perfect blend of wacky characters and winning story lines to translate onto the big screen.
