Local filmmaker makes good. Plus, a long-awaited horror thriller, among other new offerings.
Opening: ‘Drew: The Man Behind the Poster’
Drew Struzan is his name, and he created iconic images for some of the most popular movies of this generation -- as well as some of the least known!
Review: ‘The World’s End,’ Aging Like Fine Wine, Served Up in Cheerful Pub-Style
Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Edgar Wright reunite to tell the story of an epic pub crawl, encroaching middle age ... and robots. From space.
Review: ‘The World’s End,’ Aging Like Fine Wine, Served Up in Cheerful Pub-Style
Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Edgar Wright reunite to tell the story of an epic pub crawl, encroaching middle age … and robots. From space.
Indie Weekend: ‘Iceberg Slim,’ ‘A Hijacking,’ ‘Prince Avalanche’
Two indies are getting wide release starting today -- see below -- plus at least four others will be in limited release! Love the variety of choices on tap: 'The Spectacular Now.' A rare coming-of-age film that dares to tell the truth. With Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley; directed by James Ponsoldt. Reviewed here; recommended. (Angelika... Continue Reading →
Review: ‘Kick-Ass 2,’ A Thoroughly Dispiriting Experience
Something doesn't smell right in the kingdom of subversive costumed heroes and villains.
Review: ‘The Spectacular Now’ Dares to Tell the Truth
Coming of age is never easy, but it's rarely been captured as beautifully -- and truthfully -- as in the new film from director James Ponsoldt.
Review: ‘Lee Daniels’ The Butler,’ A Civil Rights Allegory With Humor and Heart
Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey star in a movie inspired by real-life characters and events. Do they serve the material well?
Review: ‘Jobs,’ A Stiff Impersonation of the Real Thing
Ashton Kutcher stars as Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs, an acknowledged visionary, But is the film version inspirational?
Indie Weekend: ‘Post Tenebras Lux,’ ‘Blue Jasmine,’ ‘Jug Face,’ ‘Lovelace’
The Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson opened last night (more on that later), and will, I hope, soon be another location where independent films can be enjoyed from time to time. Meanwhile, four fictional features open: 'Post Tenebras Lux.' Critically-acclaimed film by Carlos Reygadas about an upscale family that moves to the countryside. In 35mm. Not previewed.... Continue Reading →
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