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: ‘The Spectacular Now’ Dares to Tell the Truth
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 →
Review: ‘Blue Jasmine,’ Woody Allen’s Sometimes Brilliant, Sometimes Maddening 1% Movie
What do you do when you lose your fortune?
Review: ‘Lovelace’ Repels More Than It Reveals
Amanda Seyfried gives a sterling central performance as the notorious porn star Linda Lovelace in a movie that fools around with "the truth."
Review: ‘Elysium’ Fights Hard Without Scoring a Knockout
Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, and Sharlto Copley star in a new work of social science fiction by the director of 'District 9.'
Indie Weekend: ‘The Act of Killing,’ ‘Blackfish,’ ‘Crystal Fairy,’ ‘Terms and Conditions May Apply’
Three documentaries and a drug-fueled drama open in Dallas this weekend.
Indie Weekend: ‘Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me,’ ‘Still Mine’
With only two new indie releases this weekend, this might be a good time to catch up on recent films you may have missed -- and keep out of the heat! 'Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me.' The latest in a string of documentaries about musical groups who fell between the cracks during their prime.... Continue Reading →
Review: ‘The Wolverine’ Stands Tall, Thanks to Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman is The Man! Er, make that mutant ... Is the latest superhero picture worth a dime or two?
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