Movies

‘Green Zone’ is a failure of intelligence

All the war-zone authenticity in the Arab world cannot salvage the silly Hollywood plot at the heart of “Green Zone,” Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass' first collaboration outside the Jason Bourne realm.

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‘She’s Out Of My League’ not just another crass comedy

Not a “10,” but certainly a “7,” with bonus points for exceeding expectations.

Mar 12, 2010 | 4:55 am | Loading…

Pattinson still brooding in ‘Remember Me’

In “Remember Me,” Robert Pattinson has temporarily stepped away from “Twilight,” apparently in search of his “Five Easy Pieces” or “Rebel Without a Cause.”

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'Black metal' documentary more thoughtful than sensational

"Until the Light Takes Us" is an unsettlingly intimate look from inside the movement at its rise and fall.

Mar 12, 2010 | 4:15 am | Loading…

'La Danse': Practice doesn’t make perfect on film

The documentary follows the members of the Paris Opera Ballet as they rehearse for a series of ballets, ranging from a traditional “Nutcracker” to some more avant-garde pieces.

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‘Family Wedding’ successfully avoids stereotype traps

Rick Famuyiwa has made a mostly charming movie despite its cliche milieu.

Mar 11, 2010 | 4:45 am | Loading…

Hey, Watch It!: Two UW grads wrote the new "Tron" movie

UW grads Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, who currently write for the hit TV show "Lost," are also credited with the screenplay for "Tron Legacy."

Mar 09, 2010 | 3:50 pm | Loading…

Top of the Queue: 'Escapist' fits well among prison escape movies

It has all the familiar characters and elements of a prison escape movie, but deploys them in inventive and satisfying ways.

Mar 09, 2010 | 5:00 am | Loading…

'Hurt Locker' the big winner at Oscars

Iraq War drama garners six prizes, including best picture and best director.

Mar 08, 2010 | 11:10 am | Loading…

'Hurt' screenwriter got first-hand look at bomb squad

Mark Boal won an Oscar for his work on 'The Hurt Locker'

Mar 08, 2010 | 11:05 am | Loading…

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