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The Dark Knight Rises into Reality
I had to watch The Dark Knight Rises twice to figure out what I wanted to say about it. Granted, the first time was in IMAX, which makes it difficult to focus on anything other than visuals. I enjoyed it … Continue reading
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Losing track of time in Christian Marclay’s The Clock
The Clock, on display through August 1 at Lincoln Center, is a mesmerizing 24-hour video installation composed of film clips that register the exact time at every minute. Created by Christian Marclay, The Clock is a large-scale formal exercise that … Continue reading
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Celeste Holm brings maturity and warmth to All About Eve
Celeste Holm passed away on Sunday, and if the name doesn’t ring a bell, then watch All About Eve immediately. In a film ridiculously full of amazing performances, Celeste Holm radiates warmth and intelligence as Bette Davis’ friend Karen. Holm … Continue reading
Singin’ in the Rain Sparkles at 60
I thought I’d seen Singin in the Rain too often to notice anything new about it, but the beautifully remastered 60th anniversary print proves me wrong. Each frame is sharper, and the details sparkle. For the first time, I noticed … Continue reading
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Thor: Much Ado About Boring
Okay, it’s unfair of me to say Chris Hemsworth is boring without even watching Thor, so I gave it a go. To be honest, my interest in the movie actually has to do with Tom Hiddleston, who is gleefully diabolical … Continue reading
Singin’ in the Rain: Watch it in theaters on July 12!
Seriously, buy your tickets now to watch this glorious musical in theaters next week at a special 60th anniversary screening, courtesy of Turner Classic Movies: http://www.fathomevents.com/classics/event/singinintherain.aspx?d=7/12/2012 If you’ve never seen Singin’ in the Rain before: lucky you, watching it for … Continue reading
Prometheus: Wait, haven’t we seen this already?
Spoiler Alert: In keeping with director Ridley Scott’s spoiler-phobia, I should say that if you want to avoid spoilers completely, you probably shouldn’t read this post till after you watch Prometheus. Spoiler-free technology note: I watched Prometheus in 3D, and … Continue reading
Snow White and the Huntsman
Snow White and the Huntsman is visually stunning, with plenty of magical creatures that evoke Guillermo Del Toro’s creations. Sadly, the writing and acting undercut the visual spectacle. Kristen Stewart wears the look of nauseated unease that she has in … Continue reading
This Means War: Love Among Spies
The romantic-triangle comedy This Means War is glossy, occasionally engaging, but ultimately empty. Chris Pine and Tom Hardy, in competition for the most bee-stung lips, also compete for Reese Witherspoon’s affections. I wish the film had more scenes like the … Continue reading
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The Woman in Black: Harry Potter and the Haunted House
The Woman in Black boasts genuine scares and class-act performances by Ciarán Hinds and Janet McTeer, not to mention Daniel Radcliffe looking all pale and Victorian. Director James Watkins knows how to set the creepy mood and ratchet up the … Continue reading
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