This coming-of-age drama set in 1960′s London should compel, but slow timing and low stakes make it a snoozer. Continue reading
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American Beauty (1999)
Sam Mendes’ debut film stuns with its thrillingly cinematic depiction of suburbia. Continue reading
Coming to DVD & Blu-ray Oct. 30
Election season gets down and dirty with Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis in “The Campaign” and Paul Dano is a struggling writer whose words come to life, literally, in “Ruby Sparks” on DVD & Blu-ray this week. Continue reading
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Ruby Sparks
A young writer’s perfect dreamgirl comes to life, and it only gets more awkward from there. Continue reading
Austin’s Top 10 of 2010
Since all of the other cool kids were doing it, Austin also made a Top Ten list. Continue reading
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The Kids Are All Right
Flawed humans, sharply drawn and spiritedly portrayed, populate this winning dramedy from Lisa Cholodenko. Continue reading
Summer Oscars 2010
In this week’s show, Joe and Chris look at the best — and worst — that summer 2010 had to offer. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Open Range
“Open Range” — an old-school Western with one of the Zeroes’ greatest gunfights — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
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The Kids Are All Right
Carefully observant and splendidly acted, this comedy/drama from Lisa Cholodenko looks at an alternative family. Continue reading
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Mother and Child
This trio of stories about mothers separated and brought together by adoptions is a superbly acted drama. Continue reading