'The Watchers' review: a mystery box with limited reward
Consider the dilemma of the Interesting Shot, announcing itself to the viewer as a considered expression of artistic merit, of…
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Review: In 'Flipside,' an aspiring documentary filmmaker's untold stories coalesce into wisdom
Director Chris Wilcha puts together the film, a gentle documentary about letting go of unfulfilled dreams, from several unfinished ideas,…
'I Used to Be Funny' review: Indie star Sennott goes out
Sam (Rachel Sennott) is depressed. Dissociated and disconnected, she spends her days rotting in bed, microwaving cold cuts, and searching…
'Hit Man' director Richard Linklater has a long-term vision
In a career that now spans 22 feature films, director Richard Linklater has tackled countless themes and worlds: high school,…
The animation 'Robot Dreams' brings New York to life in the 80s
“It's pure cinema,” Guillermo del Toro tells me over email, “moving and beautiful, and because it's animation, it's absolutely a…
The charming 'Hit Man' overcomes his own identity crisis
The Nature of Identity: Essential Questions of “Who Am I?” and “Why am I the way I am?” – is…
Kevin Costner says his praise of Whitney Houston challenged CNN
At Whitney Houston's funeral in 2012, which was broadcast live on CNN, Kevin Costner gave a 17-minute eulogy. But if…
The next 'Barbie'? Universal and Mattel prepare the movie 'Monster High'
Following the resounding success of “Barbie,” Mattel has partnered with Universal Pictures to develop another live-action film based on its…
Steven Yeun is redefining the roles of Asian American actors
Steven Yeun is something we haven't seen in a long time: a new type of protagonist. The Korean-American actor had…
'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' review: Will Smith's action movie continues
The first “Bad Boys” came out in 1995, which means we're officially entering aging action star territory with this franchise.…