Movies

Kline brings comedic brilliance to ‘Extra Man’

The movie based on the 1998 novel by Jonathan Ames cheerfully marches along to its own absurd yet sophisticated rhythm.

Sep 02, 2010 | 4:45 am | (0) Comments

'American' thriller relies on visual poetry rather than fast pace

'The American' is a cool, minimalist thriller that features gorgeous camera work and a strong, understated performance by George Clooney.

Sep 01, 2010 | 4:45 am | (0) Comments

New DVD releases

The latest DVD releases

Sep 01, 2010 | 4:00 am | (0) Comments

Top of the Queue: Immerse yourself in five-hour ‘Red Riding Trilogy’

Each of the films follows a different outsider's attempts to penetrate the corrupt empire of the Yorkshire police department.

Aug 31, 2010 | 3:30 am | (0) Comments

Legends of the fall: Top 10 upcoming fall movies

Probable Oscar contenders highlight promising fall movie crop.

Aug 29, 2010 | 5:00 am | (0) Comments

‘The Last Exorcism’ startles naturally

One of the scariest movies to come along in a long time — until the last five minutes or so, when it completely falls apart.

Aug 28, 2010 | 4:50 am | (0) Comments

Unforgettable doc offers a soldier’s-eye view of combat

I vowed that, as powerful and important a documentary as it is, I’d never watch “Restrepo“ again. But great filmmaking transcends momentary discomfort, and I found myself drawn in a second time as I watched it again in preparation for the film’s theatrical run at Sundance.

Aug 27, 2010 | 5:00 am | (0) Comments

‘Wartime’: More than enough of this miserable lot

Todd Solondz's “Life During Wartime“ is full of characters who make the same mistakes over and over again, unable to change their bad habits.

Aug 27, 2010 | 4:55 am | (0) Comments

'Trash Humpers' belongs in the trash heap

Film has no interest in plot, character or dialogue and just shows us people doing disturbing things for 77 minutes. It’s like “Jackass” without the sophistication or narrative wit.

Aug 27, 2010 | 4:50 am | (0) Comments

'Restrepo' documentary hits home for family of Sgt. Josh Brennan

The powerful new documentary about the war in Afghanistan will play Friday through Wednesday at Sundance Cinemas. The film includes footage shot on the day Brennan was killed in a remote part of eastern Afghanistan.

Aug 26, 2010 | 5:05 am | (0) Comments

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