Review
Review: Pina
Originally conceived as a sort of partnership with German choreographer Pina Bausch, Pina transformed into a love letter to the dancer after her unexpected passing.
Dee Rees’ latest benefits from its good intentions…and not enough else
The buzz surrounding festival darling Pariah seems to suggest an authentic and revealing examination of race and sexuality — in an environment where black gay characters are rarely given a voice, Pariah is a welcome project.
Beautiful Things - Anthony Green
Anthony Green, of indie darlings Circa Survive, offers a strong solo effort with Beautiful Things. It’s impressively diverse — tracks like “Just to Feel Alive” are airy and gentle, while lead single “Get Yours While You Can” boasts a killer guitar hook.
Future This - The Big Pink
After three years, the British electro–rock act The Big Pink is back with their sophomore effort.
Extremely Soon and Incredibly Sad
Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel is adapted into an affecting cinematic affair
We Bought A Zoo Hits a Sentimental Note
Tigers and Lions and Bears: Oh My!
The Horse–y Side of War
Bad accents don’t ruin this children’s story of war.
Sherlock’s Latest Mystery Comes Wearing A Touch of Lipstick
Mainstream audiences will happily munch their popcorn in time with both Holmes’ literal and figurative punches.
‘Carnage’ is Worth Locking Yourself in A Small Theater
In Polanski’s latest effort, the dark comedy Carnage, he addresses (perhaps openly mocks) mankind’s commitment to any delusions of a civilized society.
‘Young Adult’ Is a One–Woman Show
Charlize Theron is one of the only things shining about Young Adult.
Champagne Tastes Flat in Marshall’s New Year’s Flick
Leave out the whine, but bring on the cheese; this stereotypical chick flick doesn’t leave us hating it.
The Sitter is One to Sit Through
Recycled comedies can still be funny.
‘Tinker Tailor Soldier’ Spy Packs A Punch
This novel adaptation brings the Cold War to life.
Steve McQueen's Shame Brings Addiction to the Screen in a Hauntingly Tangled Portrayal
In his exquisite second film, Shame, writer and director Steve McQueen captures the intoxication and irrepressible yearning caused by addiction.
Michelle Williams dazzles as the original blonde bombshell in My Week With Marilyn
It was recently announced that Marilyn Monroe inspires Lindsay Lohan’s upcoming Playboy spread, which features “very classy” full–frontal nudity. While I am sure “some find it hot” to see LiLo in the buff, I doubt these photographs will have anything on My Week With Marilyn in the classy department. Director Simon Curtis’ biographical drama about the iconic Marilyn Monroe explores the tumultuous British set of her 1957 comedy The Prince and the Showgirl, which was directed by and co–starred Laurence Olivier (Kenneth Branagh). The story is told through the eyes of 24–year–old Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne), who is the set’s third assistant director and whose memoirs inspired My Week With Marilyn’s screenplay. Michelle Williams gives a multifaceted performance as the troubled superstar.
Muppets Return To The Big Screen, and Aren't Just For Kids Anymore
Find yourself, be yourself, and believe in yourself.
Hugo Is A Lesson In More Than Children’s Movies
Scorcese’s Hugo is a commentary on film history wrapped up in mickey mouse paper.
The Descendants Review: Payne in Paradise
This film makes us thankful to be with our own pseudo–stable families on Thanksgiving. Who knew being a Clooney could be so tumultuous?
The Descendants Review: Payne in Paradise
This film makes us thankful to be with our own pseudo–stable families on Thanksgiving. Who knew being a Clooney could be so tumultuous?
