French actor. British spies. U.S. presidents. German dentist. Alaskan wolves. Indonesian thugs. Japanese chefs. Bengal tigers. It’s Nick’s best & worst of 2012. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Mark Ruffalo
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The Avengers
Even as the comic-book hero genre reaches middle age, “The Avengers” are just hitting their stride. Continue reading
At the Mountains of Movie Madness — Week Three
This week, there are more positive reviews than negative thanks to a crazy kung fu fighter, an intimate British drama and a weird Repo Man. Continue reading
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The Avengers
The long-awaited superhero supergroup is finally assembled and their film does not disappoint. A smashmouth extravaganza of outsized proportions. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Zodiac (2007)
“Zodiac” — a drill into dark pathologies of pursuit & the Zeroes’ best procedural thriller — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: You Can Count On Me
“You Can Count On Me” — a compelling, sometimes comic story about contradictory siblings — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. 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
Movies You Aught Not Watch: Rumor Has It …
“Rumor Has It …” — a series of rocky places in which comedy’s seed finds no purchase — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 52 worst 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