Movies

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Monday, 14 May 2012 21:45

There’s a fond belief still current in some circles that the art world is ruled by the principal of merit: If art is good, it will be successful, and if it’s not successful, it must not be any good. If you believe that, I have a bridge you might be interested in buying.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Monday, 14 May 2012 21:43

In Lee’s presentation, Goodman’s well-known bisexual promiscuity seems less motivated by a concern for general sexual liberation than of the desire to have it all—a privilege explicitly not extended to females, including his wife.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Thursday, 10 May 2012 21:58

It’s clearly meant to attract the younger generation, as the pace is quick, and the animal behavior perhaps a little too cleverly cut into dramatic scenes and accompanied by narration just a bit too hyperbolic.

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Written by Matthew Newlin Thursday, 10 May 2012 21:56

Thanks in large part to the truly wonderful cast, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a delightful film that is both humorous and moving.

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Written by Jason Green Friday, 04 May 2012 00:00

The Avengers is not just a great superhero movie; it’s the great superhero movie.

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Written by Joe Hodes Wednesday, 02 May 2012 17:10

Unfortunately, the parts do not quite coalesce into a satisfying whole.

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Written by Adrienne Jones Wednesday, 02 May 2012 17:04

The Fairy ends up feeling like psychological testing disguised as art film.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Friday, 27 April 2012 07:42

But where Forgetting Sarah Marshall was reliably funny and had surprisingly complex character motivations and development under its surface, The Five-Year Engagement feels both less likeable and less real.

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Written by Matthew Newlin Thursday, 26 April 2012 08:48

The Hunter is not an action film; it is a character study. Ostensibly, we are studying Martin and the decision he has to make.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Thursday, 26 April 2012 08:41

The film seems like it’s trying to be a feminist text but ends up a worthless, misdirected exercise where nearly the whole cast is humiliated (perhaps for the potential titillation of the audience?) but no point is ultimately made.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Thursday, 26 April 2012 08:23

I’m prone to liking any damned French romantic comedy that Audrey Tautou is in. I seem to be pretty blind to quality when it comes to French movies she’s in.

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Written by Matthew Newlin Wednesday, 18 April 2012 22:18

When they aren’t receiving incredibly pedantic stage directions from Hyde-White, the cast are commiserating together about what a terrible mistake this idea is.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Wednesday, 18 April 2012 22:01

Tracing Marley’s life and career chronologically, Macdonald has put together a nice package of interviews and archival materials coupled with some beautifully shot contemporary footage.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Wednesday, 18 April 2012 21:48

Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker star as an elderly lesbian couple in this year’s QFest opener, Cloudburst. Both women are suffering from age-related afflictions, and their families are not inclined to recognize their 31-year relationship.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Wednesday, 18 April 2012 21:34

After successful on-stage runs for The Deep Blue Sea on both sides of the Atlantic, you can now see it in an exquisite, if at times tedious, film adaptation by Terence Davies.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Friday, 13 April 2012 17:57

The Kid with a Bike reveals itself as one of Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne’s best efforts of late.

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Written by Matthew F. Newlin Friday, 13 April 2012 17:54

Gareth Evans captures the nonstop action in The Raid with the talent of a veteran like John Woo.

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Written by Matthew F. Newlin Friday, 13 April 2012 17:52

Goddard and Whedon use a familiar premise and set up to unleash on the audience a fury of cinematic innovations and left turns.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Friday, 13 April 2012 17:45

Bully accurately depicts life in public school as I remember it, and surely as it still is today.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Wednesday, 11 April 2012 20:37

You’ll be hard-pressed to think of the last time food looked this good in a movie.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Wednesday, 11 April 2012 20:37

You’ll be hard-pressed to think of the last time food looked this good in a movie.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 05 April 2012 22:27

Chico & Rita is not a musical in the traditional sense—no one sings in character, nor are the songs used to advance the plot—yet music pervades nearly every second of the film.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Thursday, 05 April 2012 22:20

What it does want to do is make you learn a little about life, root for the underdog, and maybe even to get inspired.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Thursday, 05 April 2012 22:11

This time the jokes are less funny, the writing is lazier, and in general, everything is noticeably less inspired.

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Written by Adrienne Jones Thursday, 29 March 2012 21:33

Big-budget sword and sandal films have a tendency to leave me feeling like I’ve spent two hours watching someone else play a videogame.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Thursday, 29 March 2012 21:30

The Forgiveness of Blood doesn’t feel like a typical American indie film, and I mean that in the best way.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Thursday, 29 March 2012 21:26

This is a film that will please not only those who already love Shakespeare, but also fans of action movies.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Monday, 26 March 2012 00:00

Judging from this documentary, his character is as exuberant as his work, and he seems to be one of those lucky people who simply can’t stop creating: It’s almost as if he simply lacks the inhibitions that make many people stop and question themselves.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Monday, 26 March 2012 00:00

The 2012 Atlanta Film Festival has come and gone—10 days, over 125 films including over 50 with Georgia connections, and tons of celebrity appearances and photo-ops—and its time to announce the Grand Jury prize winners.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Sunday, 25 March 2012 11:04

“Appropriate” is not in Varla Jean Merman’s vocabulary, while “inappropriate” certainly is.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Thursday, 22 March 2012 21:23

It’s hard to imagine the filmmakers finding a better choice for Katniss than Jennifer Lawrence.

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Written by Matthew Newlin Thursday, 22 March 2012 21:10

This seemingly mundane story is both fascinating and moving.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Wednesday, 21 March 2012 22:10

You might not think there is all that much to say about piano tuning, but Pianomania will convince you otherwise. Not only is each piano different, but each pianist also has his or her own expectations about touch and feel.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Wednesday, 21 March 2012 22:08

The raw footage captured by cinematographer Richard Bagley’s Bolex is so powerful that any concerns about moviemaking conventions simply fall by the wayside.

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Written by Sarah Boslaugh Wednesday, 21 March 2012 21:30

Addiction, Incorporated feels more like a well-made educational documentary rather than something you’d care to see in a theater.

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Written by Pete Timmermann Wednesday, 14 March 2012 21:29

This gives the filmmakers carte blanche on whatever type of contrivance they see fit to wrap up the film when its scant 83 minutes are up.