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[Review] Super 8

Whether he revels in the fact or not, J.J. Abrams has become synonymous with adrenaline-fueled entertainment. In the feature film arena, he broke out writin...

[Review] X-Men: First Class

X-Men: First Class is a wittier and smarter version of J.J. Abram's Star Trek, with a genuine emotional core. Both films are very similar, not only in how t...

[Review] Submarine

After a successful tour on the film fest circuit, where it garnered much love and critical praise, Richard Ayoade’s directorial debut Submarine is finally ope...

[Review] Beautiful Boy

Beautiful Boy, the feature film debut of co-writer/director Shawn Ku, takes an incendiary turn on the standard grieving parent narrative by centering the dram...

[Review] The Tree of Life

Sprawling and epic -- two obvious, but true words to describe any Malick film. To no surprise whatsoever, The Tree of Life fits into that lush and overwhelm...

[Review] Midnight in Paris

Woody Allen at his best is always a glory to behold. The man at his so-so, which applies to plenty of his more recent films, is still far more impressive an...

[Review] The Double Hour

The Double Hour is a well-crafted thriller from Italy, holding our attention, while often keeping us guessing as we get plunged into the cold. The exhilarating ...

[Review] Kung Fu Panda 2

Producing animation sequels is precarious. Every factor in these additions tend to fall short: the visual effects, the plot, the reception, etc. Dreamworks ...

[Cannes Review] Michael

There was a disturbing trend at this years Cannes Film Festival, where many films focused on an issue that can easily send shivers up the spine. The issue a...

[Review] The Hangover Part II

It's rare to encounter a sequel that's more rewarding when you haven't seen the original. But director Todd Phillips has created an enigma of sorts in the n...