There’s a clue that you’re watching a Luc Besson film. It comes in the form of a bazooka showing up in the first 10 minutes.
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Movie Review: ‘A Field in England’
Unfortunately, A Field in England only results in blank-faced screen-watching, never living up to the hype.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Thief’ (1981) – The Criterion Collection
A stellar neo-noir gem just aching to be snatched up.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Monuments Men’
While it depicts an important mission, this mess is George Clooney's first true misfire as a director.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Dallas Buyers Club’
Dallas Buyers Club stands as a story of survival against all odds, interwoven with strong performances and strong opinions.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Labor Day’
Every director is allowed to hit a speed bump here and there, right?
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The Fifth Estate’ (2013)
'The Fifth Estate' provides a tremendous insight into the world of Wikileaks and its founder, Julian Assange.
Read More »Sundance 2014: Rest of Fest
And finally, here’s a complete list of this year’s Sundance Film Festival feature film awards:
Read More »Movie Review: ‘All is Lost’
All is Lost is a snoozer of a film with an ending written for an audience with irrational expectations.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The Long Day Closes’ – The Criterion Collection
Carefully-staged recreations of writer-director Terence Davies' youth in 1950s Liverpool. Patience and repeat viewings are required.
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