The final chapter of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy ends not with a bang but an allegory. Continue reading
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Bob Hoskins: His Notable Roles
Saying goodbye to a brilliant British actor that brought warmth and comedy to all his roles, big and small. Continue reading
The Dark Knight Rises
The Batman saga ends not with a bang but an allegory. It’s a darker, bolder superhero flick that often tries to do too much. Continue reading
At the Mountains of Movie Madness — Week Two
Things get a little awkward/steamy/awkward with a series of movies involving the invention of the strip tease, the sixth dimension and, well, pirates. Continue reading
Cars 2
Though still an entertaining bit of animation, there’s no denying the tang of disappointment that clings to Pixar’s “Cars 2.” Continue reading
Dressed to Kill
The Brian De Palma classic (?) arrives on Blu-ray so it can confuse new viewers. Continue reading
Play Dirty (1969)
This British knockoff of “The Dirty Dozen” may be derivative, but it’s also well-done and satisfyingly cynical. Continue reading
Cars 2
Pixar has delivered its worst movie, by far. By that, I mean “Cars 2″ is merely pretty good. Continue reading
Gnomeo & Juliet
A second-rate rip-off of “Toy Story,” “Gnomeo & Juliet” always goes for the lowest common denominator. Continue reading
Attack the Block
Chavvy teens + Sarf (South) London x Alien Invasion = British teen sci-fi thriller.
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