History, banking, romance, and Jennifer Tilly come together in Christina Yao's drama, set in 1899 China.
Review: ‘Empire of Silver’
Review: ‘Empire of Silver’
History, banking, romance, and Jennifer Tilly come together in Christina Yao's drama, set in 1899 China.
Review: 'The Descendants'
Alexander Payne's first film in seven years is a delicately-layered family drama, starring George Clooney.
Review: 'The Other F Word'
What happens to punk rock musicians when they become fathers?
Review: 'Happy Feet Two'
Is the animated sequel a delight or a downer?
Review: 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1'
The fourth installment slows things way down as Edward and Bella get married and go on their honeymoon.
Indie Weekend: 'Into the Abyss,' 'Bellflower' and 'Titans' Return
My pick of the week: 'Into the Abyss.' Werner Herzog contemplates the death penalty in conversations with an inmate on death row in Texas, and those affected by his crime. (Landmark Magnolia, Angelika Plano.) Not previewed. Also opening in Dallas today, Friday, November 11, 2011 (listed alphabetically): 'Bellflower.' Powerful drama that goes off the rails... Continue Reading →
Alexander Payne Retrospective Continues As 'The Descendants' Opens Lone Star Fest
Seven years have passed since 'Sideways,' the last film directed by Alexander Payne, but he's back with 'The Descendants,' which opens the Lone Star International Film Festival in Ft. Worth tonight. Meanwhile, a retrospective of his films continues at the Angelika Dallas tonight. Jack Nicholson stars in 'About Schmidt,' which plays as part of the... Continue Reading →
Indie Weekend: 'The Skin I Live In,' 'Like Crazy,' 'The Woman'
Antonio Banderas reteams with Pedro Almodovar, plus a romantic drama, young basketball players, and harrowing horror.
Review: 'Mozart's Sister' (Nannerl, la soeur de Mozart)
Ever heard of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's sister Maria Anna, affectionately known as Nannerl? Me neither.
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