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Even though the plot of this 1970s-set drama is a bit simplistic, the film is
sweet and surprisingly dramatic, holding our
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The best thing about this film is the way it continually subverts our
expectations. It tells an unnerving story in a
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A slightly more serious take on the rom-com, this film benefits hugely from its
likeable cast even though the script lets
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Like Before Sunrise, this film follows two people as they roam through a
setting that's foreign to both of them. But
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This silly American remake of a silly French comedy provides its cast with some
lively and often hilarious characters. But there's
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As violent as this mob thriller is, it also has a terrific sense of its central
characters, focussing on strong emotions
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This scruffy and offhanded comedy-drama has a certain realistic charm that
keeps us smiling all the way trough. It's a cleverly
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The second part of Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy details another
spiralling mystery, but this time it's even more personal for the
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Why is it that comedies about middle-aged men regressing to their childhood so
rarely, if ever, work? Not much more than
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Shot like a clear-eyed documentary, this unnerving teen prison drama draws us
in by never sensationalising its story or characters. Clearly
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So uber-hip that young audiences will adore it, this hyperactive film can't
decide whether it's a comic book or a videogame.
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This striking black comedy from Chile delves into the life of a 41-year-old
maid for a wealthy Chilean family, cleverly revealing
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Relentlessly loud and bombastic, this old-school thriller is clearly trying to
exceed the 1980s action movies it so shamelessly emulates. And
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Intelligent filmmaking covers up the whopping plot holes in this action
thriller. It's shot with confidence that makes it thoroughly enjoyable,
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A blast of black humour, much of it referring to other films, makes this
riotously violent remake rather a lot of
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Less hilariously crowd-pleasing than The Triplets of Belleville (aka Belleville
Rendez-vous), Chomet's new animated film, originally written by French master
Jacques
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Striking direction from the gifted Bong Joon-ho (The Host) makes this dramatic
thriller both darkly unnerving and powerfully moving. It's a
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Based on a jokey comment made by filmmaker Tom Six (about a suitable punishment
for paedophiles), this film has such a
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This sensitive and thoughtful Peruvian drama addresses the thorny issue of
Latino machismo with a story that blends gritty honesty with
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Gorgeously filmed with passion and artistry, this is a provocative story of the
tenacity of justice as seen through the eyes
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This outrageously wacky blaxploitation pastiche keeps us laughing nonstop for
its first hour, simply because it plays everything dead straight. After
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Within the horror genre, it's a great idea to have a group of geeks take
revenge on the cool kids who
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Ozon is back in sensitive-drama mode for this almost subliminal personal story
of a young woman trying to piece together the
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It's not like we expect anything else from Bruckheimer: this is a loud, wacky,
effects-laden extravaganza that's short on plot, characterisations
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Two weeks in the life of a family in Brighton turns into the most original
British crime drama in years. Understated
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This impeccably made movie tells another chapter in the life of the famed
designer with enough awkward, real-life details to make
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This is a breezy, brainless action rom-coms like they used to make in the 1980s
starring Mel Gibson as a crazy
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Things have been ramped up considerably in the nine years since Cats & Dogs,
and it's not good news. This film
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Shamelessly derivative and laughably packed with every cliche imaginable, this
second sequel pushes the formula into a full-on celebration of street
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As an Australian Outback family takes a trip down memory lane, this film is
anything but sentimental. It's a darkly twisted
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By Nicole Sperling
Are American schools broken?
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By Karen Valby
Claustrophobics, beware!
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Kristen Bell relives her worst high school nightmare
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By Missy Schwartz
The Kazuo Ishiguro bestseller becomes a brainteaser drama
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A new Woody Allen comedy of cuckoldry
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By Dave Karger
The champion of All-American greed returns
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By Adam Markovitz
A teen comedy enters virgin territory
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By Jeff Labrecque
A star-stuffed Boston noir
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By Karen Valby
Drew Barrymore and Justin Long try the long-distance thing
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A Mexploitation revenge film
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Reviewed by Owen Gleiberman | B+
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Reviewed by Owen Gleiberman | B
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Reviewed by Owen Gleiberman | C
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Reviewed by Owen Gleiberman | D
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Reviewed by Adam Markovitz | C-
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Reviewed by Owen Gleiberman | B
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Reviewed by Owen Gleiberman | B+
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Reviewed by Chris Nashawaty | B+
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Reviewed by Owen Gleiberman | C+
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By Jeff Jensen
''300'' director tells Doc Jensen about new cruelfilms.com, movies on his wish list to make, including ''Army of the Dead''
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By Mandi Bierly
Mandi Bierly on casting of actor from ''The Paciific,'' ''Night at the Museum''; happy with his choice?
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By Owen Gleiberman
Owen Gleiberman on George Clooney as a weary assassin in director Anton Corbijn's morose art thriller
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By Dave Karger
Actual receipts put bank-robber flick at $20.5M, just a hair ahead of ''The Last Exorcism,'' which earned $20.4M
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By Dan Snierson
Comedian's ''Hilarious,'' which premiered at Sundance in January, will play in eight cities, followed by run on Epix network and DVD
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By Darren Franich
Wonder Woman! Vixen! Domino! See our wish list, plus who we think should star (Beyonce, Anna Faris) and direct (Julie Taymor, Terry Gilliam) to make each one fly
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By Nicole Sperling
Sources tell Nicole Sperling that Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz seek $4 million each for ''Breaking Dawn''
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By Owen Gleiberman
Owen Gleiberman on resurgent actor's smart choices after ''The Wrestler''; what do you hope he does next?
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By Mandi Bierly
Presale on Fandango and MovieTickets.com; timing coincides with May 13 airing of stars' sitdown with Oprah Winfrey
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By Nicole Sperling
Official numbers are $5 million less than estimated, but it's still fifth-best debut ever
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By Lisa Schwarzbaum
Lisa Schwarzbaum on comic-book blockbuster turning heads with its strength among female ticket buyers
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By Nicole Sperling
Nicole Sperling: Even after screening for would-be buyers, viewers wonder whether it's real or hoax
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Reviewed by Chris Nashawaty | B+
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By Mandi Bierly
Mandi Bierly records one bit of overheard NSFMD (Not Suitable for Mother's Day) conversation as it played before ''Iron Man 2''
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By Christine Spines
Singer/actress/civil rights activist in 1942 was first African-American signed to big movie studio contract
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By Clark Collis
Clark Collis digs deep into the twisted, frequently so-bad-it's-hilarious subject of new documentary
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By Nicole Sperling
Sequel has fifth highest opening weekend ever; high grades from audiences bodes well for longevity
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By Adam B. Vary
Adam B. Vary bets on a razor-thin weekend win for '70s exploitation homage over ''Going the Distance''
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By Owen Gleiberman
Owen Gleiberman on Drew Barrymore-Justin Long romantic comedy. Plus: Danny Trejo in/is ''Machete''
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By Mandi Bierly
Limited release of Sundance favorite set for Sept. 17; it follows an online courtship to a shocking conclusion
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''Tron: Legacy''? ''Due Date''? ''Burlesque''? ''Easy A''? See the bracket, make your picks, crown your No. 1!
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Nineteen years is a long time to keep a jones on for an Indy sequel, but Steven Spielberg?s long-awaited fourth film in the series doesn?t disappoint. It?s a rousing, exciting, even nostalgic adventure that makes for a great time at the movies.
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A triumphant return trip to Narnia that for pure imagination and spectacle ought to have your heart racing even more the second time around. It?s a visually stunning film, perfect summer entertainment for any age, young or old.
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This is the kind of off-the-wall, daring, polarizing, love it or hate it political satire we don?t see much anymore. John Cusack?s game attempt to bring it back makes War Inc. all worthwhile for adventurous, open minded filmgoers.
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Tim Robbins gives an inspired performance in this quirky social satire, but overall Noise has a tough time holding your attention.
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Filled with revved engines and vroom! visuals, Speed Racer is the perfect movie for video-gaming kids--but for others it may just cause migraines.
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Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher are riotously funny together in one of the rare romantic comedies guys are gonna love as much as their dates. When was the last time THAT happened?
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This uneven comedy loses its way quickly and is only partially redeemed by the fine comic instincts of its title star, Aaron Eckhart.
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Before the Rains fascinates, enveloping you in its gripping story and lush locations. One of the most ravishing and breathtakingly beautiful films to come around in a long time.
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Although Made of Honor is your run-of-the-mill rom-com guys will dread being dragged to, it is slightly elevated by an appealing Michelle Monaghan.
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Iron Man soars above the rest, a thrilling, innovative and enormously entertaining movie that just may be the coolest AND smartest superhero adventure of them all.
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Director: Zhang Yimou Screenwriter: Xu Zhengchao, Shi Jianquan Starring: Sun Honglei, Xiao Shenyang, Yan Ni, Ni Dahong, Cheng Ye, Mao Mao, Zhao Benshan Genre: Comedy, Thriller MPAA Rating: R (for some violence) Official Website: Not Available Review: Not
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The Museum of Modern Art and TCM are revisiting ?The March of Time? series, short films created from 1935 to 1951 that examine foreign affairs and social issues.
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In ?Going the Distance,? Drew Barrymore and Justin Long are young lovers struggling through a cross-country romance.
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The director Zhang Yimou honors the unlikely affinity between himself and Joel and Ethan Coen with a remake of their movie ?Blood Simple.?
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Robert Rodriguez?s splatter comedy ?Machete? is a live-action comic book with roots in the pungent swamp of 1970s B movies.
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This documentary by Lixin Fan traces the conflicts between married migrant factory workers in Guangzhou and their daughter, strains partly resulting from China?s accelerating economy.
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A boy loses his rodent and finds a girl in ?Etienne!,? a sunny-sweet fable about healing wounds with the balm of the open road.
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An alcoholic finds self-respect as the coach of a high school girls? basketball team in ?The Winning Season.?
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The Portuguese director Miguel Gomes blurs the line between nonfiction and fiction.
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The film about living in New York post-9/11, is earnest and well meaning and, while dangerously sentimental at times, never quite crosses the line into maudlin.
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Like its subject, the movie is sharp, charismatic and so light on its feet we never know which way it will turn.
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?Max Manus? is a solidly acted biopic of World War II derring-do.
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The bungled wedding story and the road movie collide happily in ?White Wedding.?
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This suspense thriller, directed by Anton Corbijn, is often more evocative of the art house than of the multiplex.
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?My Dog Tulip,? an animated film based on the 1956 memoir by J. R. Ackerley, explores a lonely man?s devotion toward his pet.
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Nagesh Kukunoor?s ?Aashayein? is a genre-defying Bollywood look at death.
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Vincent Cassel, in a four-hour biography of a French gangster, gives a performance reminiscent of Mitchum and De Niro.
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?The Town? gives Ben Affleck another chance to shine as writer, director and star.
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Wynton Marsalis and friends provided the live accompaniment for a silent film about Louis Armstrong?s childhood.
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The director was best known for his 1991 award-winning film ?Tous les Matins du Monde.?
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The 1981 Dudley Moore comedy ?Arthur? is being remade, starring Russell Brand, and filming is taking place all over Manhattan and Queens.
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The documentary ?Last Train Home? looks at a generation of migrant workers who have sacrificed their families to China?s rush to economic supremacy.
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The animation team Paul and Sandra Fierlinger, in films like ?My Dog Tulip,? use custom-made computers to create their hand-drawn-looking images.
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A PG-13 rating and a wide release helped push the horror movie ?The Last Exorcism? to No. 1 at the box office.
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Barbara Loden?s film ?Wanda,? a feminist portrayal of a woman struggling to survive, is being reissued.
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?Pandora and the Flying Dutchman,? Albert Lewin?s morbid, grandiloquent Technicolor film starring Ava Gardner and James Mason, has been released on DVD.
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How does Joel Silver, the producer behind ?Die Hard? and ?The Matrix,? adapt to a movie industry that is cutting costs?
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The new film ?Louis? is shown with live music led by Wynton Marsalis.
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A prop shop in Long Island City, run by Film Biz Recycling, is a nonprofit loaded with items donated from television and commercial productions.
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Magaly Solier plays a stoic young woman in Lima contending with her mother?s death.
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Michel Franco?s debut feature looks at the fallout of the kidnapping of a brother and sister from a well-off family.
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In David H. Hickey?s comedy, a Middle Eastern strongman headed for Cuba crash-lands in Texas.
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In ?Piranha 3D? Alexandre Aja brings us hungry fish and shredded limbs in this loose remake of a 1978 film.
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A listing of movies and film series.
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Ms. King played Scarlett O?Hara and Rhett Butler?s ill-fated little girl, Bonnie Blue Butler, in ?Gone With the Wind.?
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Mr. Kon was a Japanese filmmaker and comic-book artist whose dazzling visual compositions won him a devoted following.
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?Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,? Seth Schiesel argues, fails to make the emotional investment that defines today?s best games.
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A screening of ?Love Story? at Harvard teaches freshmen that melodrama means never having to say you?re sorry for all the insults.
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Mr. Schlingensief, a German filmmaker, theater director and all-purpose gadfly, waged a tireless assault on received opinion in the arts and politics.
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The carmaker, which plans to release a mass-market electric car this year, the Leaf, has enlisted Robert Downey Jr. for its commercial voice-overs.
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The 40th anniversary of James Dickey?s book about wilderness and survival shouldn?t slip by unnoticed.
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Miguel Gomes, Pedro Costa, Ulrich Seidl and Apichatpong Weerasethakul are some of the world cinema directors blending staged and real-life scenes in their work.
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The artist and filmmaker is also a devotee of instant film.
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Some indie record labels are distributing movies too. Their business model is: Stay small and informal, know your audience and put out stuff you like
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?The Expendables? with Sylvester Stallone leading an ensemble cast was No. 1 with about $16.5 million, bringing the cumulative total to about $65 million, according to Hollywood.com.
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Three silent films by Josef von Sternberg, the master of shadow and light, have been released in a boxed set by Criterion.
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After the success of ?The Passion of the Christ,? Hollywood still hasn?t tapped the appetite for faith-based cinema. But new films are trying.
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Mark Zuckerberg, the company founder, has been locked in a standoff with the makers of a film about the social network.
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With two controversial new roles and a candor to match her beauty, the ?Slumdog? star Freida Pinto completes her passage from India.
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Gary Giddins looks back at films of the ?30s, ?40s and ?50s, from Jimmy Stewart westerns to propaganda driven by a samba beat.
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Li Cunxin?s journey from his home in rural China to pursue ballet in the United States is chronicled in ?Mao?s Last Dancer,? a new movie by Bruce Beresford.
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Mr. Hogan had been prevented from leaving Australia, where authorities said he owed millions in unpaid taxes.
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Mr. Gould, who played Trapper John McIntyre in Robert Altman's war satire "MASH," reflects on the film, his work with Robert Altman and his influential facial hair.
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The documentary is adapted from the writing of Bjorn Lomborg, a Danish statistician who has argued against what he believes are extreme and alarmist scenarios presented by other environmentalists.
SFGate: Movie Reviews
Soul Kitchen RATING: (POLITE APPLAUSE) Comedy. Directed by Fatih Akin. With Adam Bousdoukos, Moritz Bleibtreu, Anna Bederke, Birol Ünel. (In German with English subtitles. Not rated. 99 minutes. At the Embarcadero. ) "Soul Kitchen" is a pleasant...
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The People I've Slept With RATING: (POLITE APPLAUSE)Romantic comedy. Starring Karin Anna Cheung, Wilson Cruz, James Shigeta, Archie Kao, Lynn Chen. Co-written and directed by Quentin Lee. (Not rated. 89 minutes. At Viz Cinema in San Francisco and Camera...
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Machete RATING: (SNOOZING VIEWER)Crime thriller. Directed by Ethan Maniquis and Robert Rodriguez. Starring Danny Trejo and Robert De Niro. (R. 105 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) So here is "Machete," director Robert Rodriguez's full-length expansion...
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child RATING: (ALERT VIEWER) Documentary. Directed by Tamra Davis. Starring Jean-Michel Basquiat. (Not rated. 93 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Jean-Michel Basquiat died at 27 of a drug overdose at - or, he feared, just past...
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Dogtooth RATING: (POLITE APPLAUSE) Dark comedy. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. With Christos Stergioglou, Michele Valley, Aggeliki Papoulia. In Greek with English subtitles. (Not rated. 96 minutes. At the Sundance Kabuki.) "Dogtooth," featuring one of the most...
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Highwater RATING: (ALERT VIEWER) Documentary. Starring Kelly Slater, David Sanderson and Monique Marrier. Directed by Dana Brown. (Not rated. 90 minutes. At the Metreon in San Francisco.) Some of the surfers in "Highwater" openly root for devastating...
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Going the Distance RATING: (WILD APPLAUSE) Romantic comedy. Starring Drew Barrymore, Justin Long and Christina Applegate. Directed by Nanette Burstein. (R. 102 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Romantic comedy is the fruit fly of movie genres, usually so caught...
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The Tillman Story RATING: (WILD APPLAUSE)Documentary. Directed by Amir Bar-Lev. (R. 94 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Eloquence is sometimes just a matter of having something real to say and saying it. By that standard, one of the most eloquent funeral...
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RATING: (POLITE APPLAUSE) The American: Action drama. Starring George Clooney. Directed by Anton Corbijn. (R. 103 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Anton Corbijn's "The American," starring George Clooney, is an immaculately shot study of loneliness and...
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Mesrine: Killer Instinct RATING: (WILD APPLAUSE) Crime drama. Starring Vincent Cassel, Gérard Depardieu and Cécile De France. Directed by Jean-François Richet. In French with English subtitles. (R. 113 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Mesrine: Public Enemy No....