Here's a spotlight on four retrospective screenings, starting tonight: 'The Pink Panther' (1964; d. Blake Edwards). Nearing the age of 40, with 'Lolita' behind him and 'Dr. Strangelove' just around the corner, Peter Sellers teamed with Blake Edwards to create his most beloved character, the bumbling Inspector Clouseau. See it to marvel how Sellers absolutely... Continue Reading →
Retro Scene: 'Pink Panther,' 'Oyster Princess,' 'Tootsie,' 'Battle Royale'
Here's a spotlight on four retrospective screenings, starting tonight: 'The Pink Panther' (1964; d. Blake Edwards). Nearing the age of 40, with 'Lolita' behind him and 'Dr. Strangelove' just around the corner, Peter Sellers teamed with Blake Edwards to create his most beloved character, the bumbling Inspector Clouseau. See it to marvel how Sellers absolutely... Continue Reading →
Review: ‘The Raid: Redemption’
Poetic, pulverizing violence has never been seen like this before.
Programming Note: SXSW Interruptus
My ability to update the site this week has been hampered by my inability to tear myself away from all the films playing at SXSW, where I have been ensconced all week. Updates coming as soon as I return home (I'm on the road home today) and/or stop watching movies. Thanks for visiting!
Review: ‘Friends With Kids’
Adam Scott gives a standout performance in Jennifer Westfeldt's new romantic comedy, co-starring Jon Hamm, Kirsten Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and Chris O'Dowd.
Review: ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’
Tilda Swinton gives an outstanding performance in a film tht is difficult to watch.
Review: ‘Undefeated’
The winner of an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Feature) rides into town on the crest of a wave of acclaim and goodwill. Does it live up to the hype?
Review: 'Undefeated'
The winner of an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Feature) rides into town on the crest of a wave of acclaim and goodwill. Does it live up to the hype?
Review: ‘In Darkness’
Nominated for an Academy Award, a drama from Poland tells the story of a small group who descend into the sewers, seeking to avoid extinction during the Holocaust.
Review: 'In Darkness'
Nominated for an Academy Award, a drama from Poland tells the story of a small group who descend into the sewers, seeking to avoid extinction during the Holocaust.
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