LAFF 2013: SHORT TERM 12 Movie Review
SHORT TERM 12 delivers powerful emotions in a moving drama about the ersatz family created by the staff of a group foster care facility.
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MAN OF STEEL Movie Review
It’s not fair to say that Man of Steel is a boring film, or even a bad film, because it’s not. It’s an ironic film, because the action that takes over the latter third of the movie is far less engaging and powerful than the moments when we’re simply given the opportunity to learn who Superman is and what he represents.
A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD Blu-ray Review
A Good Day To Die Hard has arrived on Blu-ray, DVD and Ultraviolet. It is the worst film in the franchise. Keep reading for the full review.
MONSTERS UNIVERSITY Movie Review
Directed by first-timer Dan Scanlon, Monsters University reunites the beloved voices of Billy Crystal, John Goodman, and Steve Buscemi while introducing a powerhouse supporting cast! It is my pleasure to report that real Pixarian heart and humor are back for summer 2013.
THE PURGE Movie Review
Gushing out the ole’ horror movie poop shoot this week is Ethan Hawke in The Purge! But if you see one Ethan Hawke movie this week, see Before Midnight.
NOW YOU SEE ME Movie Review
NOW YOU SEE ME is a satisfyingly silly hybrid of an ensemble heist movie and a cat-and-mouse thriller – with magic!
FROM THE HEAD Movie Review
The surprisingly banal goings-on in a strip club restroom are chronicled extensively in FROM THE HEAD, the autobiographical account of a men’s room attendant.
THE KINGS OF SUMMER Movie Review
The Kings of Summer is a fantastic coming-of-age tale that seems from another era. The story of these boys, their friendship, and their quest for manhood is timeless.
THE EAST Movie Review
THE EAST is an engrossing, if far-fetched, eco-thriller from the creative partnership behind SOUND OF MY VOICE.
DARK SKIES Blu-ray Review
Dark Skies is available on Blu-ray and DVD on May 28. If you are looking for a mildly scary film that is not another found-footage flick, then this is a decent option.
BEFORE MIDNIGHT Movie Review
BEFORE MIDNIGHT, the long-awaited and wholly endearing third installment in Richard Linklater’s epic tale of Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy), explores the formerly-star-crossed duo’s life as a couple. Keep reading to check out our review.
DON JON from Joseph Gordon-Levitt SXSW 2013 Movie Review
Don Jon unapologetically takes on the objectification of….well, everything in our culture and sparks a conversation that begs to be had.