Movies

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Written by Matthew Newlin Wednesday, 22 May 2013 21:44

The story is thin, but that precedence was established with the first movie.

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Written by Sean Lass Thursday, 16 May 2013 20:10

The action doesn’t serve the story—but to be fair, the story doesn’t serve the action, either.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Wednesday, 15 May 2013 21:05

It would be hard to think of a more by-the-numbers, unimaginative genre pic.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Wednesday, 15 May 2013 21:02

It’s one of those movies that is so bad, it’s confusing how it could have ever gotten to be as bad as it is.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Wednesday, 15 May 2013 20:59

Leviathan frequently feels like a series of paintings come to life—and that’s a compliment.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Wednesday, 15 May 2013 20:55

You’ll be just as hooked by Claude’s stories as Germain is by the time the film is over.

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Written by Jim Dunn Thursday, 09 May 2013 22:13

What unfolds can be seen as a tale of promise gone wrong, but it is also one, like Changez, that asks the viewer to put aside assumptions and wait for the full story.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Thursday, 09 May 2013 20:54

To watch it is akin to watching a particularly kitschy 2½-hour music video that vaguely tells the tale of Gatsby.

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Written by Jim Dunn Monday, 06 May 2013 20:33

Hot Docs just might be the best-run film festival ever.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Monday, 06 May 2013 20:21

The Crash Reel also raises philosophical questions about the addictiveness of adrenaline sports and the sometimes blurry line between determined and foolish.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Saturday, 04 May 2013 19:24

In Gideon’s Army, three public defenders try to do their best for a roster of clients whose experiences with the legal system are exacerbated by their poverty.

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Written by Jim Dunn Saturday, 04 May 2013 19:09

How should we deal with people who commit horrifying, violent acts against others, but are mentally ill at the time of their actions?

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Thursday, 02 May 2013 21:45

American Commune, directed by Rena Mundo Croshere and Nadine Mundo, offers an insider’s look at The Farm, once the largest agricultural commune in the U.S.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Thursday, 02 May 2013 21:31

The immediate subject of The Kill Team is the trial of several American soldiers who were accused of killing Afghan civilians for sport.

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Written by Matthew Newlin Thursday, 02 May 2013 21:20

Even before Iron Man 3 had ended, I knew I would be going back to see it again.

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Written by Matthew Newlin Thursday, 02 May 2013 20:57

A film like Starbuck fails or succeeds on the strength of its lead actor, and writer/director Ken Scott struck gold with Huard.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Tuesday, 30 April 2013 20:31

The adrenaline high of pointing an AK-47 at an adult when you’re only 10 years old is something that can be really difficult for kids to give up.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Tuesday, 30 April 2013 20:26

In Valentine Road, Marta Cunningham digs beyond the obvious and uncovers many wrongs on the part of the adults who should have been helping these two young men grow up.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Sunday, 28 April 2013 16:42

Part of the appeal of covering a festival, of course, is the fact that people connected with the films being shown are present to discuss their work and answer questions.

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Written by Sean Lass Thursday, 25 April 2013 21:11

Dumb people doing dumb things and getting into a lot of trouble in the pursuit of money.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Thursday, 25 April 2013 21:00

Being a young boy and finding a boat stuck up in a tree in which you and your friends can play invites all kinds of fun daydreaming.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Wednesday, 24 April 2013 20:40

Maigret is pure bourgeois, but he can read any situation and talk convincingly with anyone.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Friday, 19 April 2013 11:15

It’s hard to blame anyone but Goro Miyazaki for this mess; he just seems to be lacking the overall flair needed to be a successful director of animation 

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Written by Sean Lass Friday, 19 April 2013 11:07

There are many twists and turns along the way. The problem is, try as I might, I didn’t care about any of them.

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Written by Sean Lass Thursday, 18 April 2013 13:35

I don’t love all his films, but I love the way he makes films.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Thursday, 11 April 2013 20:40

They’re all still pretty matter-of-fact about life choices that would be shocking to most people.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Thursday, 11 April 2013 20:31

The film’s purpose, it seems, is to give a lot of happy, successful gay people a chance to appear on camera, talk about being gay, and act as inspiration to those in need of some positive vibes.

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Written by Sean Lass Thursday, 11 April 2013 20:21

This is a subtle story of a man who knows what he is doing, internalizes his feelings, and persists until the world is forced to change around him.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Thursday, 11 April 2013 20:10

The movie as a whole is a fairly major disappointment, and I just can’t tell you specifically why with a clear film critic’s conscience.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Thursday, 11 April 2013 20:02

It isn’t all bad, but seeing mediocre film after mediocre film from Danny Boyle is so frustrating.

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Written by Jim Dunn Tuesday, 09 April 2013 22:43

The plots on the show are somewhat thin, but its characters are often complex.

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Written by Sean Lass Thursday, 04 April 2013 22:31

For a lot of people, the gore is enough to carry the film and make this a good experience.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Thursday, 04 April 2013 22:22

Beyond the Hills is a much tougher movie to get into on its surface, but it rewards those who are patient.

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Written by Cate Marquis Thursday, 04 April 2013 22:13

Sassy, funny characters, dryly biting humor delivered by a good cast, a touch of romance, and a great soundtrack make this film a whole lot of fun.

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Written by Sean Lass Thursday, 28 March 2013 11:38

It's awful and awesome in equal measures, and as a guilty pleasure, you could do a lot worse.

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Written by Sean Lass Wednesday, 27 March 2013 19:43

It's weird to think that the future of a dictator's reign could be decided by such a simple vote.