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