In the Loop (IFC Films, NR)
In the Loop is not only the funniest movie of this year so far, but also the best comedy I’ve seen in the past several years.
NR)
Revanche (Janus Films, NR)
There are connections which I wouldn’t dream of spoiling; watching them unfold is one of the great pleasures of this quiet film.
Always Been a Rambler (Arhoolie, NR)
The strong point of this video is the music.
The Hurt Locker (First Run Features, NR)
Genre conventions can free up a director to tell a meaningful story without having to reinvent the wheels of narrative.
Deadgirl (Dark Sky Films, NR)
This would be a lot of fun to see on a big screen at midnight with a bunch of like-minded moviegoers.
Departures (Regent Releasing, NR)
The score by Joe Hisaishi could be in the SAT antonym list opposite "subtle."
Tulpan (Zeitgeist Films, NR)
Tulpan is an episodic film, the opposite of the traditional Hollywood product.
American Harmony (This Is Just a Test Productions, NR)
American Harmony is the Pumping Iron of barbershop quartet singing.
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (Thinkfilm, NR)
Zenovich finds plenty of guilt to spread around to others involved in the case.
Lemon Tree (IFC Films, NR)
Lemon Tree is an allegory of Israeli-Palestinian relations, and as such is loaded with symbolism.