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2009, Nov 20 |
The Twilight Saga: New Moon presents a clash between the book's self-righteous morals and movie marketing |
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2009, Nov 19 |
Precious documents an adolescent life in a hellish world, yanking on heartstrings and finding hope in the end |
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2009, Oct 29 |
Michael Jackson's This Is It is nothing less than a gift to fans, allowing a rare glimpse at Jackson the mortal |
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2009, Oct 22 |
The Vampire's Assistant tries to be funny, dark, lighthearted and macabre -- all at once. |
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2009, Oct 1 |
Zombieland is so entertaining it's hard to care about the huge plot holes, while Fame is a useless, pointless wreck |
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2009, Sept 17 |
Matt Damon gives exclamation-point worthy performance in The Informant!, but the movie fails to ignite or excite |
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2009, Sept 3 |
With the comedy Extract, Mike Judge answers the question of how many testicle jokes can be crammed into one film. |
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2009, Aug 20 |
Quentin Tarantino's latest drags on with intermittent action, dull dialogue and merely a few bright spots |
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2009, Aug 13 |
District 9 lead Sharlto Copley saves the movie from a plot that may leave you scratching your head in bewilderment |
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2009, Aug 6 |
The two stories that comprise Julie & Julia are like pairing Kobe beef with a side of McDonald's french fries |
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2009, July 30 |
Adam Sandler shines and some jokes hit the target, but 'Funny People' weighs in too heavy and runs too long |
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2009, July 23 |
Two straight guys set out to make a porno with each other in Lynn Shelton's slow but occasionally funny ''Humpday'' |
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2009, July 16 |
Harry Potter and pals find their hormones raging away as they battle the usual forces of evil threatening Hogwarts |
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2009, July 9 |
While it's got its share of over-the-top, awkward moments, Sacha Baron Cohen's ''Brüno'' incites more grins than groans |
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2009, July 2 |
Johnny Depp plays John Dillinger as a cocky, cool criminal that is the very definition of hubris and sexy swagger |
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2009, June 25 |
'The Country Teacher' delivers a well-wrought tale of friendship and desire in the European countryside |
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2009, June 4 |
The humor that fills ''The Hangover'' is of the rude, crude, vile, riotous, ''spit soda through your nose'' variety |
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2009, May 28 |
After years of big-budget superhero films, Sam Raimi has trimmed everything to the bare essentials: fear and fun |
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2009, May 21 |
If you're looking for an action flick where things go boom and bodies pile up, 'Terminator Salvation' delivers big time |
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2009, May 14 |
With Ron Howard's adaptation of 'Angels & Demons,' audiences certainly have more than enough reason to complain |
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2009, May 7 |
J.J. Abrams takes 'Star Trek' and polishes it for a new generation, creating a daring reboot of a culture fixture |
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2009, May 7 |
Kirby Dick's new documentary looks at closeted politicians |
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2009, May 1 |
Wolverine offers a boring back-story, light on effects and feeling |
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2009, Apr 30 |
Kirby Dick's new documentary manages to make recent gay political sex scandals seem academic and dull |
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2009, Apr 23 |
Writer-director Rawson Marshall Thurber gets his mitts on Michael Chabon's 'Mysteries of Pittsburgh' and butchers it |
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2009, Apr 9 |
'Sin Nombre' is filled with heart and pain, carrying them off better than most films that have come out so far this year |
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2009, Apr 2 |
The coming-of-age comedy 'Adventureland' is stuck in low gear -- rather than be the best, it's content to be average |
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2009, Mar 19 |
'I Love You, Man' pays homage to the strong yet often unspoken, and completely not-gay, connection between guys |
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2009, Mar 5 |
The film adaptation of 'The Watchmen,' Alan Moore's genre-changing comic book, is unlike any superhero epic you've ever seen |
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2009, Feb 19 |
The Academy Awards are upon us, and we offer our best educated guesses as to who will take home the prizes |
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2009, Feb 12 |
Director P.J. Hogan has taken a barely stitched-together script and created something approaching fashionable |
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2009, Feb 5 |
A visual wonder, Coraline is narratively sluggish |
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2009, Feb 5 |
Ken Kwapis turns in a romantic dud |
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2009, Jan 29 |
It takes time, but 'Taken' settles into a solid action groove, and 'Frost/Nixon' is a brilliant cinematic achievement |
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2009, Jan 15 |
A horror film comprised of one cliché too many, 'The Unborn' makes morning sickness seem like a picnic in the park |
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2009, Jan 8 |
Clint Eastwood's latest limps along like a car with a flat tire; 'Benjamin Button' is an epic tale of love and time |
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2009, Jan 1 |
If you missed these best films, time to get caught up, and if you saw anything from the worst list, we feel your pain. |
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2008, Nov 27 |
Van Sant's Milk never attains its potential as a rousing, rich drama -- it's 2 percent when it should be whole. |
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2008, Nov 20 |
'Quantum of Solace is good Bond fun, once again proving Daniel Craig is a man you can count on to get the job done |
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2008, Oct 30 |
Diehard Kevin Smith fans might wonder if their bad boy is selling out, but what he's selling is pure pornographic fun |
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2008, Oct 23 |
Fans of 'Noah's Arc' should jump to see the film, because it will likely be sweeping into and out of theaters quickly |
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2008, Oct 16 |
Oliver Stone's look at George W. is boring to the point of torture, which 'Rachel' is a wedding you might want to skip |
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2008, Oct 9 |
Bolstered by carefree characters, 'Nick and Norah' is a new, fresh take on the teenage coming-of-age genre |
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2008, Sept 25 |
'Choke' is a dirty, nasty film, featuring one gag-inducing scene after another. All the more reason to see it. |
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2008, Sept 18 |
'The Women' is a series of linked sketches designed not to develop character but to amplify celebrity moments |
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2008, Sept 18 |
Alan Ball brings a powerful drama to the screen |
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2008, Sept 4 |
Parvez Sharma's documentary examining the struggle of gay Muslims is less informative than it is repetitive |
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2008, Aug 28 |
Willfully offensive and wildly funny, 'Hamlet 2' bitch slaps the bard while 'The House Bunny' is dumb as they come |
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2008, Aug 21 |
Woody Allen explores love in his latest film and while doing so takes us on a mesmerizing tour of Barcelona |
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2008, Aug 14 |
'Tropic Thunder' is one of the year's most outrageous, inventive comedies, while 'Pineapple Express' derails itself |
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2008, Aug 7 |
A collection of moments, 'Brideshead Revisited' sacrifices a smooth, flowing storyline in the interest of brevity |
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2008, July 31 |
'American Teen' is a rollercoaster of hormones and emotions, while 'X-Files' is an inconsequential bit of filmmaking |
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2008, July 24 |
Propelled by Heath Ledger's spectacular, disturbing turn as The Joker, 'The Dark Knight' is a grand theatrical experience |
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2008, July 17 |
Buoyed by infectious ABBA songs and terrific performances, 'Mamma Mia!' makes for two hours of unadulterated joy |
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2008, July 10 |
What was fresh the first time around feels stale and derivative in Guillermo del Toro's 'Hellboy II' |
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2008, July 3 |
The 'Sex and the City' movie feels like one 'really' long episode of the iconic HBO show. It's a huge letdown. |
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2008, July 3 |
A patchwork of genres, 'Hancock' is not completely successful at any, while 'Wanted' is a pretty-to-watch brain-cell killer |
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2008, June 26 |
'Get Smart' is a moderately funny update of the '60s TV show, while 'Love Guru' will leave you annoyed and laughless |
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2008, June 19 |
In 'The Happening,' written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the big surprise is just how bad the movie really is |
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2008, June 12 |
For the Hulk reboot, director Louis Leterrier wipes the slate clean -- and it's a damn good thing he does |
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2008, June 5 |
Tiona M's film, 'black./womyn.: conversations with' |
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2008, May 29 |
An indecisive, cluttered script and a formulaic, dull narrative render this Indiana Jones outing a non-starter |
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2008, May 22 |
With 'Prince Caspian,' Andrew Adamson takes the Narnia series into darker, more brutal and more successful territory |
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2008, May 15 |
Speed Racer provides all the hallucinogenic benefits of an LSD trip without any of the nasty side-effects. |
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2008, May 8 |
'Iron Man' deserves better than iron, but not quite solid gold. Silver would be the most appropriate. |
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2008, May 1 |
Her timing off and the humor sparse, Tina Fey's first major movie role also represents her first major miss |
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2008, Apr 24 |
Despite its much chattered about male full-frontal nudity, 'Sarah Marshall' is a routine, dull and barely funny |
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2008, Apr 17 |
With its well-known cast, 'Smart People' strives to be quirky and original, but winds up being sophomoric and common |
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2008, Apr 10 |
Sloppy and uncertain of its aim, 'Leatherheads' lacks a script worth all the obvious effort invested in it |
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2008, Apr 3 |
In 'Run Fat Boy Run,' Simon Pegg once again proves he's a comedic force who should be taken very seriously |
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2008, Mar 27 |
Even though the start, middle, and finish of '21' is predictable, the movie remarkably does not disappoint |
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2008, Mar 13 |
Though lacking the star power of the 'Ocean's Eleven' series, 'The Bank Job' is a great heist film that holds its own |
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2008, Mar 6 |
'Raider of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation' |
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2008, Mar 6 |
Unsuitable for anyone, 'Penelope' is a boar |
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2008, Feb 21 |
We guess which movies, directors, designers and actors will be rewarded by the Academy at this Sunday's Oscar ceremony |
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2008, Feb 7 |
'Over Her Dead Body' delivers exactly what you'd expect. So long as your expectations are really, really low |
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2008, Jan 24 |
For all the fuss and pre-release furor, 'Cloverfield' doesn't amount to much more than a very well-produced novelty |
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2008, Jan 17 |
It's more accurate to call 'The Orphanage' a horror film rather than a scary movie, as the film is simply horrifying |
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2007, Dec 27 |
Looking back over 2007's cinematic landscape, our film critics pick their five best and worst films of 2007 |
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2007, Dec 20 |
'Sweeney Todd' finds Johnny Depp hellbent on revenge, while 'I Am Legend' gives Will Smith a chance to save humanity |
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2007, Dec 13 |
'Atonement' is an intensely rich cinematic experience that leaves you shattered, while 'Juno' is a pure, blissful joy |
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2007, Dec 13 |
'The Kite Runner' is touching and terrifying, yet it can't begin to live up to its over-saturated pre-release hype |
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2007, Dec 6 |
'The Golden Compass' makes a moderately successful play to become the next great fantasy series from New Line Cinema |
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2007, Dec 6 |
Nitzan Gilady's magnificent documentary chronicles the efforts to mount the World Pride celebration in Jerusalem |
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2007, Nov 8 |
With 'Lions for Lambs,' Robert Redford turns up the preach-factor and in a way that inspires yawns over action |
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2007, Oct 25 |
Kenneth Branagh's remake of 'Sleuth' is visually engaging, but its narrative ambiguity can be a little tiresome |
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2007, Oct 18 |
In '30 Days of Night' gore serves as a replacement for genuine terror and dread. It's hardly horrific. |
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2007, Oct 11 |
'Michael Clayton' provides an unforgettable visit to a genre missing from the movie landscape for much too long |
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2007, Oct 4 |
With 'The Darjeeling Limited,' Wes Anderson doesn't just drop us into a different country, but a whole new world |
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2007, Sept 27 |
David Cronenberg's masterful, brutal tale of an innocent among Russian mobsters is as surprising as it is memorable |
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2007, Sept 20 |
'Across the Universe' uses the songs of the Fab Four as a storytelling device with decidedly mixed results |
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2007, Aug 23 |
Gloriously profane and brimming with heart, 'Superbad' gleefully traipses into wild teenage fantasy territory |
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2007, Aug 16 |
If you're a sucker for romantic comedies, 'Falling for Grace' is a perfect fit, while 'Interview' is shallow and trite |
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2007, Aug 9 |
'Stardust' is a cross between 'Willow,' 'Princess Bride' and 'The Lord of Rings' -- if those three movies were poorly made |
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2007, Aug 2 |
The super-spy action franchise returns with a competent third entry, but be sure to bring your Dramamine |
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2007, July 26 |
'The Simpsons Movie' remains true to its TV roots while expanding its scope to suit the big screen |
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2007, July 19 |
With a flip, a tease and a song, 'Hairspray' is a stunner, while 'Chuck and Larry' is a 115-minute hate crime of a movie |
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2007, July 12 |
Both 'Harry Potter' and 'Transformers' bring the best of overblown, bigger-than-life movie fun to summer screens |
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2007, July 5 |
'SiCKO' may make you think twice about doctors (and fact-checking), while 'Ratatouille' is pure laugh medicine |
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2007, June 28 |
'You Kill Me' offers a refreshing change of summer pace with a darkly comic tale of a hit man and redemption |
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2007, June 21 |
The new 'Fantastic Four' flick offers a slick new bad guy, but bogs down in a contrived plot and petty bickering |
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2007, June 21 |
One in Ten engages in a little 'Pillow Talk' |
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2007, June 14 |
'Hostel: Part II' is more than a regurgitation of the first film, but not much lurks below the blood and guts |
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2007, June 7 |
While 'Mr. Brooks' has a veneer of seriousness about its killings, 'Severance' goes for both jugular and funny bone |
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2007, May 31 |
With a cluttered, confounding storyline and a three-hour running time, 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End' sinks faster than a three-ton anchor |
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2007, May 10 |
'The Believers' is at heart an old-fashioned success story of a transgender choir that succeeds against the odds |
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2007, May 10 |
Hollywood spits out not one, but two, huge clunkers with an unfunny 'The Ex' and an unscary '28 Weeks Later' |
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2007, May 3 |
With too many villains and a cluttered, sometimes dull narrative, 'Spider-Man 3' fails to swing into greatness |
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2007, May 3 |
Weekend series of films at Baltimore's Charles Theatre and Maryland Institute in Mount Vernon neighborhood |
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2007, Apr 26 |
The British-made 'Hot Fuzz' takes its time to start, but once it gets going you'll be glad you're on the ride |
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2007, Apr 12 |
Rough at the start and smooth by the end, 'Boy Culture' is a surprisingly enjoyable journey |
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2007, Apr 12 |
'Grindhouse' provides a lesson in exploitation cinema history while entertaining you with its over-the-top exploits |
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2007, Apr 5 |
Joseph Gordon-Levitt gives a flawless performance in 'The Lookout,' an otherwise predictable, flawed film |
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2007, Mar 29 |
Will Ferrell's latest comedy, 'Blades of Glory,' isn't worthy of a gold medal, but it at least deserves a bronze for comedic effort |
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2007, Mar 22 |
'Reign Over Me' meanders its way through the post-9/11 landscape, giving Adam Sandler another chance to play legit |
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2007, Mar 15 |
As a visually stunning war film, '300' has a lot going for it -- especially the eye-candy of the warriors themselves |
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2007, Mar 1 |
Jackson and Ricci make 'Black Snake Moan' an uneven, but ultimately enjoyable, tale of violence and rebirth |
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2007, Feb 22 |
'Breaking and Entering' sits like a month-old stew hiding in the back of the fridge: thick, gummy, indigestible; plus Randy's Oscar Picks |
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2007, Feb 15 |
'Hannibal Rising' is a lavishly-made but emotionally vapid experience -- simultaneously humdrum and mediocre |
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2007, Jan 18 |
A pair of intelligent movies deal with fantasy worlds to different effect, but both achieve ultimate magnificence |
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2007, Jan 4 |
When Jennifer Hudson sings, 'Dreamgirls' transcends its celluloid confines, becoming spiritual and profound |
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2006, Dec 21 |
Despite a gripping performance from Cate Blanchett, 'The Good German' is an incredibly boring, bland drama |
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2006, Dec 14 |
Ed Zwick's morality-enriched 'Blood Diamond' boasts gripping performances from its stars, plus a message to boot |
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2006, Dec 7 |
'The History Boys' |
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2006, Nov 30 |
'Tenacious D 'is a melding of Cheech and Chong stoner-comic sensibilities with Spinal Tappish musical parodies |
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2006, Nov 23 |
A direct descendant of Connery's Bond, Daniel Craig is a virile secret agent determined to get the job done |
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2006, Nov 16 |
Christopher Guest's new comedy is painful for the audience and humiliating for the otherwise gifted actors involved |
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2006, Nov 9 |
John Cameron Mitchell discusses his new film 'Shortbus' |
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2006, Nov 2 |
Hilariously inappropriate, 'Borat' turns out to be a comic goose that keeps laying one golden egg after another |
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2006, Oct 26 |
A tale of revenge and obsession, 'The Prestige' fails to deliver a twist that truly knocks your socks off |
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2006, Oct 5 |
Buoyed by a remarkable performance from Helen Mirren, 'The Queen' examines how Di's death nearly destroyed a royal line |
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2006, Sept 28 |
In the amusing 'School for Scoundrels,' Jon Heder and Billy Bob Thornton go head-to-head in a game of male witlessness |
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2006, Sept 21 |
There's style in 'The Black Dahlia,' but no substance, as Brian De Palma tosses another bomb onto his stockpile |
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2006, Aug 31 |
A winning and delightfully quirky comedy, 'Little Miss Sunshine' comes with double helping of charm |
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2006, Aug 24 |
Apart from a few well-timed jolts, 'Snakes on a Plane' is a suspense-free, B-movie that is profoundly mediocre |
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2006, Aug 17 |
Oliver Stone's magnificent 'WTC' is a reminder that even the most horrifying events bring out the good in our society |
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2006, Aug 10 |
'The Descent' chugs along better than most modern-day terror trains, but it's weakened by a tacked-on ending |
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2006, Aug 3 |
A clumsily-crafted romantic comedy, 'Scoop' is completely devoid of anything remotely resembling pleasure |
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2006, July 27 |
One narf, one scrunt, and a bunch of helpful humans add up to a engaging bedtime story from M. Night Shyamalan's 'Lady in the Water' |
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2006, July 20 |
Kevin Smith's 'Clerks II' is a fine return to form, while Richard Linklater's 'Scanner Darkly' is an experimental adventure |
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2006, July 13 |
The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' sequel succeeds brilliantly at its misson to entertain us with a big, brazen Yo-Ho-Ho and a bottle of rum |
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2006, July 6 |
Amy Sedaris of 'Strangers with Candy' |
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2006, July 6 |
Despite a stunning performance from Meryl Streep, 'Prada' never amounts to more than a heap of lovely, little scraps |
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2006, June 29 |
After two decades, the Man of Steel returns in a blockbuster that soars with action and an unrequited romance in 'Superman Returns' |
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2006, June 22 |
Despite Jack Black's valiant efforts, 'Nacho Libre' fails to live up to the promise of its marketing plan |
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2006, June 15 |
'The Omen' is a clumsily made, lazily written, watered-down remake of the '70s classic about an nasty little devil |
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2006, June 8 |
'The Break-Up' is proof positive that a movie can be about absolutely nothing and still draw an audience |
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2006, June 1 |
Bret Ratner takes charge of the X-Men franchise and serves up an all-you-can-eat buffet of mutants and action |
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2006, May 18 |
The biggest danger faced by the cast of 'Poseidon' is that they'll bore themselves to death reciting the dialogue |
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2006, May 11 |
Star Tom Cruise and director J.J. Abrams serve up a moderately entertaining yet instantly forgettable sequel |
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2006, Apr 20 |
'Smoking' takes a sharp satirical path, while 'Scary Movie' throws everything at you, including the kitchen sink |
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2006, Apr 13 |
'Lucky Number Slevin' is a hip, fast, engaging and fun romp through mistaken identity, mobsters and murder |
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2006, Mar 30 |
Spike Lee's sturdy bank heist thriller 'Inside Man' is a sensational, don't-you-dare-miss-it evening at the movies |
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2006, Mar 23 |
The sensational 'V for Vendetta' seems politically meaty, but it's really just a tale of a wronged man who seeks revenge |
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2006, Mar 16 |
'Failure to Launch' is just funny enough to make you feel a little dizzy, a tad lightheaded and occasionally giddy |
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2006, Mar 9 |
16 Blocks resembles a compressed season of '24,' with one seemingly unresolvable situation morphing into the next |
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2006, Mar 2 |
'Gay Sex in the 70s' deftly captures the feel of an iconic era, while balancing the celebration with what came later |
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2006, Mar 2 |
Will the GLBT community's hope of a gay cowboy sweep crash? No one knows for sure, but we do our best to pick 'em. |
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2006, Feb 23 |
Fractured, clichéd and overwrought, 'Freedomland' resides in areas better known as half-baked and knee-jerk |
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2006, Feb 16 |
'The Pink Panther' remake, while pointless, is not as bad as it could have been, while 'Garcon Stupide' is steeped in sex |
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2006, Feb 2 |
Woody Allen ventures abroad and rejuvenates his creative side, turning out to be an impressive master of suspense |
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2006, Feb 2 |
With its clever pairing of whimsy and moral decay, the Weinsteins have found the perfect release in 'The Matador' |
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2006, Jan 26 |
Albert Brooks goes 'Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World' but comes up empty-handed |
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2006, Jan 12 |
Hostel's purveyors of terror are ordinary human beings who have a depraved sense of what constitutes entertainment. |
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2006, Jan 5 |
The best films of the year were truly transcendental, while the worst were all of the flushable variety |
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2005, Dec 22 |
Big, expensive and spectacular, Peter Jackson's super-sized 'King Kong' updates a story we know a little too well |
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2005, Dec 15 |
'Brokeback Mountain' is every bit as good as you've wished, while 'Narnia' is more engaging than you might expect |
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2005, Dec 8 |
'Pride & Prejudice' is a lovely, fully romantic piece of work, while 'Good Night' is compelling, stark and brilliant |
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2005, Dec 8 |
HRC screens much anticipated gay cowboy film |
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2005, Dec 1 |
Chris Columbus succeeds in opening up 'Rent' in a movie backlot sort of way but fails to unearth genuine emotion |
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2005, Dec 1 |
Harry Potter returns in his most dangerous adventure yet |
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2005, Nov 17 |
Despite great performances, 'Walk the Line' is dramatically static, while 'Kiss Kiss' is too gimmicky for its own good |
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2005, Nov 10 |
Set during the first Gulf War, 'Jarhead' tells the story of a few good men who wait for a chance that never comes |
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2005, Nov 3 |
Playwright / Director Craig Lucas adapts 'The Dying Gaul' for the movies |
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2005, Oct 27 |
Charlize Theron's grounded portrayal of a woman who fights harrassment gives 'North Country' its soul |
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2005, Oct 20 |
A remake no better, no worse than the original tells the story of a ship full of angry ghost lepers bent on revenge |
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2005, Oct 6 |
Smart and engaging, 'Serenity' is no easy glide through pace. It's a loud, clattery, explosive big bang |
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2005, Sept 29 |
Jodie Foster proves she can be one tough mother in 'Flightplan,' while Tim Burton creates a stop-motion morgue with 'The Corpse Bride' |
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2005, Sept 1 |
An $80 million exercise in pointlessness, 'The Brothers Grimm' is not just a mess, it's a painfully static mess |
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2005, Aug 25 |
Lynda Carter discusses her two new movie roles and why gay men love Wonder Woman |
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2005, Aug 18 |
Kate Hudson gets a taste of hoodoo in 'Skeleton Key,' while 'The Aristocrats' offers a taste of the ultimate dirty joke |
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2005, Aug 4 |
'Sky High' serves mainly to entertain. And, as a bonus, it entertains with a dash of brains |
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2005, July 28 |
In remaking 'Bad News Bears,' Richard Linklater strikes out with a mechanized film completely lacking in heart |
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2005, July 21 |
Tim Burton's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' fizzles like a lone Pop Rock placed on the tip of a tongue |
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2005, July 14 |
Marvel's latest comic book hero offering has the distinct feel of a rejected television pilot -- from the '70s |
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2005, July 7 |
Steven Spielberg's gripping, thrilling adaptation of the Wells classic satisfies our summer disaster-movie urge |
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2005, June 30 |
Greg Araki skillfully crafts 'Mysterious Skin' into much more than a sexfest |
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2005, June 30 |
Nora Ephron's update of a TV classic turns out to be pure witchcrap, while George Romero lets his zombies feast away |
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2005, June 23 |
Batman Begins is a dark, humorless, fumbled attempt to explain the inner-workings of a comic book icon |
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2005, June 9 |
'Lords of Dogtown' pays homage to those who, out of a desire to surf the world's 'concrete waves,' created a phenomenon |
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2005, June 2 |
One In Ten's Reel Affirmations helps start the Capital Pride festivities with its annual Pride Film Fest |
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2005, May 26 |
The other characters may fall by the wayside in 'Star Wars: Sith,' but it is the shining moment for Ian McDiarmid's Palpatine |
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2005, May 19 |
New Wave surfer Klaus Nomi catches a posthumous second wave in Andrew Horn’s engaging biopic, 'The Nomi Song' |
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2005, May 12 |
'House of Wax' has a few good scares and Paris Hilton, who has an unfortunate encounter with a big sharp stick |
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2005, Apr 28 |
A freewheeling escape into fantasy, 'Kung Fu Hustle' is thrilling, awe-inspiring, uproarious and even poignant |
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2005, Apr 14 |
'Sin City' straddles reality and comic book fantasy with eloquence, while 'Walk on Water' is flat-out phenomenal |
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2005, Mar 31 |
'Walk on Water' thriller opens at E Street Cinema |
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2005, Mar 24 |
It has a few scary moments, but mostly 'The Ring Two' is a nonsensical, waterlogged journey down the drain |
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2005, Mar 17 |
'Robots' is a deeply dented film, boasting an assortment of characters as interchangeable as their mechanical parts |
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2005, Mar 17 |
'Surge of Power' brings super powers to Reel Affirmations Xtra |
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2005, Mar 10 |
The Oscar-winning 'Born in Brothels' and 'The Sea Inside' are welcome respites from meaningless Hollywood piffle |
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2005, Mar 3 |
Horrormeister Wes Craven's latest, 'Cursed,' is a werewolf howler with no bite or bark. It's completely scream free. |
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2005, Feb 24 |
'Constantine' follows your basic keep-evil-down-below storyline but is still enjoyable, plus our Oscar picks |
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2005, Feb 17 |
The first 'Mask' was an enjoyable kick, but its sequel is more akin to a swift kick in the family jewels |
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2005, Feb 10 |
'Million Dollar Baby' packs a knock-out punch like no other film this year. And it does so without breaking a sweat. |
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2005, Jan 27 |
'In Good Company' is a breezy comedy with a message, while Almodovar's 'Bad Education' is a masterpiece of deception |
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2005, Jan 13 |
In the powerful and compelling 'The Woodsman,' a pedophile struggles to reclaim a place in society |
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2005, Jan 6 |
Middle-aged superheroes and high flying tycoons soared with the best, while Halle Berry made a feline fool of herself |
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2004, Dec 23 |
'Spanglish' with Adam Sandler and Tea Leoni, plus our Top Movies of 2004 |
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2004, Dec 9 |
'Closer' is the most abrasive material Mike Nichols has ever touched, but the film is all talk and no action |
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2004, Dec 2 |
'Kinsey' examines contribution that the father of modern sexuality provided society, and 'Spongebob Squarepants Movie' |
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2004, Nov 18 |
'Seed of Chucky' abandons fear for laffs, but the joke is on those who pay good money to endure its mediocrity |
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2004, Nov 18 |
Jonathan Caouette discusses 'Tarnation,' his new documentary |
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2004, Nov 11 |
In 'Sideways' Alexander Payne blends childish antics and awkward romance with dramatic impact and humorous fizz |
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2004, Nov 4 |
'Saw' is cutrate horror that's more laughable than terrifying |
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2004, Nov 4 |
'The Incredibles' from Pixar Animation lives up to its title |
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2004, Oct 28 |
'The Grudge' is a haunted house that leaves you feeling less than spooked, and more than a little ripped off |
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2004, Oct 21 |
The comic strings are pulled taut in 'Team America', an uproarious movie featuring puppets doing the darndest things |
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2004, Oct 7 |
'Shark Tale' is a fish story borne out of tedium |
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2004, Sept 30 |
'Shaun of the Dead' is that rare parody which transcends basic farce and enters a realm of full emotional resonance |
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2004, Sept 30 |
'Tying the Knot' finds compelling stories of gay marriage |
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2004, Sept 23 |
'Sky Captain' with Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow; 'Cellular' with Kim Basinger |
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2004, Aug 19 |
'Alien Vs. Predator' lacks excitement, entertainment and elegance |
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2004, Aug 12 |
'Open Water' is a stunt that quickly grows tiresome |
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2004, Aug 5 |
'The Village' is less a horror film than a gothic romance with a twist |
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2004, Aug 5 |
A creepy but flawed remake with Meryl Streep and Denzel Washington |
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2004, July 29 |
'Catwoman' is Halle Berry's drastically im-purr-fect cat-astrophe |
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2004, July 22 |
'I, Robot' comes up sterile in both ideas and emotional resonance |
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2004, July 15 |
'Anchorman' with Will Ferrell puts the uproar in uproarious |
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2004, July 1 |
''Spiderman 2'' is a defining moment for the genre |
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2004, July 1 |
Interview with Ashley Judd of ''De-Lovely'' |
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2004, June 24 |
''Dodgeball'' with Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn is an uproarious farce |
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2004, June 17 |
''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'' |
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2004, June 17 |
''The Stepford Wives'' with Nicole Kidman takes the bland road |
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2004, June 3 |
Reel Affirmations Pride Film Festival at Lincoln Theatre, June 3-4 |
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2004, June 3 |
''Shrek 2'' is lovely but not as magical |
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2004, June 3 |
''Saved!'' with Mandy Moore and Macaulay Culkin |
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2004, May 27 |
Finding movie gold amid Hollywood's upcoming summer of coal |
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2004, May 20 |
''Troy'' with Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom, and Eric Bana |
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2004, May 13 |
''Van Helsing'' is a broken-down thrill ride |
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2004, May 6 |
''Mean Girls'' with Tina Fey |
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2004, Apr 29 |
''13 Going on 30'' shows how good Jennifer Garner really is |
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2004, Apr 22 |
''Kill Bill, Vol. 2'' is wickedly entertaining |
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2004, Apr 8 |
''Games People Play'' |
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2004, Apr 8 |
''Hellboy'' with Ron Perlman |
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2004, Apr 1 |
The Coen brothers' ''The Lady Killers'' with Tom Hanks |
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2004, Mar 25 |
''Dawn of the Dead'' |
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2004, Mar 18 |
''Secret Window'' with Johnny Depp, ''Latter Days'' is a powerhouse |
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2004, Mar 11 |
''Starsky and Hutch'' is a tame comedy dud |
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2004, Mar 4 |
Mel Gibson's obsessively savage ''The Passion of The Christ'' |
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2004, Feb 26 |
''Eurotrip,'' plus Oscar Picks |
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2004, Feb 12 |
Barbershop 2: Back in Business |
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2004, Feb 5 |
The Triplets of Belleville |
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2004, Jan 29 |
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton, The Butterfly Effect |
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2004, Jan 22 |
Disney's Teacher's Pet |
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2004, Jan 15 |
Charlize Theron plays serial-killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster |
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2004, Jan 8 |
Tim Burton's Big Fish |
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2003, Dec 25 |
Return of the King and Boat Trip top best and worst lists |
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2003, Dec 18 |
Return of the King is a spectacular ending to cinema's greatest achievement |
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2003, Dec 11 |
The Last Samurai |
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2003, Dec 4 |
Bad Santa, The Haunted Mansion |
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2003, Nov 20 |
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World |
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2003, Nov 6 |
Brother Bear |
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2003, Nov 6 |
The Matrix Revolutions |
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2003, Oct 30 |
Scary Movie 3, Texas Chainsaw Massacre |
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2003, Oct 16 |
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 |
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2003, Oct 9 |
Mystic River |
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2003, Oct 2 |
Party Monster |
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2003, Oct 2 |
School of Rock with Jack Black |
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2003, Sept 25 |
Cold Creek Manor |
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2003, Sept 18 |
Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Cabin Fever |
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2003, Sept 11 |
Thirteen |
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2003, Sept 4 |
American Splendor |
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2003, Aug 21 |
Freddy Krueger meets Jason Voorhees |
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2003, Aug 14 |
Freaky Friday |
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2003, Aug 7 |
American Wedding |
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2003, July 31 |
Spy Kids 3D |
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2003, July 24 |
Johnny English |
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2003, July 17 |
Pirates of the Caribbean |
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2003, July 10 |
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines |
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2003, July 3 |
28 Days Later |
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2003, June 26 |
Circuit movie next in Visions' gay film series |
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2003, June 26 |
Capturing the Friedmans |
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2003, June 19 |
Hulk |
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2003, June 5 |
Finding Nemo, The Trip |
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2003, May 29 |
Danny In the Sky, Yossi and Jagger |
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2003, May 15 |
Matrix Reloaded |
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2003, May 8 |
Daddy Day Care |
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2003, May 1 |
Smart, sophisticated, and studded with thrilling set-pieces, 'X-Men: X2' opens the summer movie season with a bang |
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2003, Apr 24 |
A Mighty Wind |
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2003, Apr 17 |
Frances McDormand's considerable talent prevents a lackluster film from becoming cinematic landfill |
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2003, Apr 10 |
The notion of a man trapped in a 'Phone Booth' is brilliant. The execution, however, is not. |
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2003, Apr 3 |
Head of State |
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2003, Mar 27 |
In 'Boat Trip' Cuba Gooding, Jr. takes a gay-oriented comedy cruise that promptly sinks to the bottom of the sea |
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2003, Mar 20 |
Critic Randy Shulman's Oscar picks |
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2003, Mar 20 |
Dreamcatcher, Walking on Water |
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2003, Mar 6 |
The Safety of Objects, Gerry |
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2003, Feb 27 |
Friends and Family |
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2003, Feb 27 |
The Life of David Gale |
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2003, Feb 6 |
The Recruit |
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2003, Jan 30 |
Final Destination 2 |
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2003, Jan 30 |
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind |
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2003, Jan 23 |
About Schmidt |
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2003, Jan 16 |
An actor's film, 'The Hours' is driven by three leading performances that achieve a cumulative magnificence |
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2003, Jan 9 |
Chicago |
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2003, Jan 2 |
The Best & Worst 2002 |
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2003, Jan 2 |
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
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2002, Dec 12 |
Star Trek Nemesis |
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2002, Dec 12 |
Analyze That |
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2002, Dec 5 |
Wes Craven Presents: They |
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2002, Dec 5 |
Die Another Day |
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2002, Nov 14 |
"8 Mile" |
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2002, Nov 7 |
'Bowling for Columbine' |
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2002, Oct 24 |
''The Ring'' |
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2002, Oct 10 |
"Red Dragon" |
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2002, Oct 3 |
'Sweet Home Alabama' |
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2002, Sept 26 |
'Igby Goes Down' |
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2002, Sept 12 |
'Swimfan' |
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2002, Sept 5 |
''The Cockettes'' |
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2002, Aug 29 |
'The Good Girl' and 'Tadpole' |
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2002, Aug 15 |
"Luster" |
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2002, Aug 15 |
''XXX'' |
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2002, Aug 1 |
"Signs" and "Goldmember" |
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2002, July 25 |
"Eight Legged Freaks" |
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2002, July 18 |
''Attack of the Giant Moussaka'' |
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2002, July 18 |
"Road to Perdition" |
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2002, July 11 |
''Men in Black II'' |
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2002, June 27 |
'Minority Report' with Tom Cruise and Collin Farrell |
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