- February 23, 2009
- Arbitrary Brutality
Katyn, Andrzej Wajda’s morally dizzying vision of WWII Poland, is also a tribute to his father.
- February 16, 2009
- Debt Collection
Capitalism light (Confessions of a Shopaholic) and dark (Gomorrah).
- February 9, 2009
- What You See Is What You Get
The stunning, oddly soulless film of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline. Plus, Liam Neeson, awesome butt-kicker.
- February 2, 2009
- Class Distinction
An Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film also happens to be one of the best films in any language.
- January 19, 2009
- Quiet Riot
In Silent Light, director Carlos Reygadas takes his sweet time with a cheating Mennonite.
- January 5, 2009
- Graphic Violence
The superb, animated Waltz With Bashir makes war feverishly real. Plus, gentleman Nazi Tom Cruise.
- December 22, 2008
- ’Tis the Season…
…to be cramming for the Oscars, as the studios release their most potent hopefuls. Our critic considers nine.
- December 8, 2008
- Unholy Alliance
Frost/Nixon’s iconic TV moment seems quaint after Couric/Palin. Plus: Cadillac Records hits its groove.
- December 1, 2008
- The Gospel of Harvey Milk
A shiny, happy Sean Penn finally gets to play a saint. Plus, the cheesy allure of Twilight.
- November 24, 2008
- Indian Love Song
Danny Boyle's irresistible Slumdog Millionaire. Plus, DIsney's huggably meta kids' flick, Bolt.
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