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Zero Dark Thirty: Terrorism and torture

Kathryn Bigelow’s controversial new film, Zero Dark Thirty, tackles terrorism, torture, and Osama bin Laden.

Django Unchained: The “D” is silent, but the pistol isn’t

A quintessential Tarantino bloodbath that pulls out all the stops (and then shoots them into someone’s eye).

The Comedy: Hipsters!

This past Friday, Bow-Tie Cinemas opened their new independent-focused theatre with a slate of four movies, including The Comedy.

Les Misérables: Faces vs. voices

Ah, the old “Who do I cast who can sing as well as they act?” dilemma. It sometimes results in Russell Crowe, who can indeed do both equally badly.

The Hobbit: An unexpected…no wait, that was pretty much what I expected

Someone gave Peter Jackson nine hours to tell the story of The Hobbit?

Anna Karenina: The world’s a stage

From the makers of Atonement and Pride and Prejudice, it’s Anna Karenina! The rousing tale of love, betrayal, hypocrisy, and trains.

Killing Them Softly: With his movie

Killing Them Softly is a series of scenes, some of which are really great, cut together to make a “movie.” Unfortunately, the final product is whatever’s the opposite of “the sum is greater than the parts.”

Life of Pi: A case for 3D (finally!)

There’s never been a better, more beautiful use of 3D in a movie. Ever.

Skyfall: 50 years in the making

The newest episode in James Bond’s life gives him some perspective on reality and helps him rethink his priorities (but not his workout routine).

Lincoln: Sorry, everyone.

Spielberg’s love letter to Richmond, Virginia is finally ready to premiere. Some of us got a sneak peek at the bitter disappointment that is this film.

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