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Reviews of movies. (Moderated)
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Review: Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
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I like Michael Moore movies. I suppose that many would consider this a shameful admission; and if I tried, I'm sure I could justify it by talking about how it's a joy to look at pure propaganda. But truth be told, I like Michael Moore. TV Nation was a great show, back in the day; The Awful Truth was pretty funny too. His early movies were amusing, and his... more »
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Review: This Is It (2009)
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"This Is It" - I Just Can't Stop Loving You... We all know the tragic story behind Michael Jackson's death. And, we all know about the massive concert that he was preparing for but never happened. After watching "This Is It", it's sad knowing that the world will never receive the gift that the King of Pop was preparing... more »
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Review: The Damned United (2009)
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THE DAMNED UNITED A film review by Steve Rhodes Copyright 2009 Steve Rhodes RATING (0 TO ****): *** 1/2 THE DAMNED UNITED beautifully demonstrates that, if you pair a truly gifted screenwriter with terrific actors, cinematic magic is possible, perhaps even likely. Michael Sheen, who first came to the attention of most U.S. viewers... more »
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Review: Dogtooth (2009)
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DOGTOOTH ("Kynodontas") Directed by: Giorgios Lanthimos Review by: Tristán Harvey E. White Rating: (0 to *****): **** (four stars) Greek cinema has never really "made it" on the world stage. This is extraordinary, considering its geographical location: an EU country, on the Mediterranean, and surrounded by behemoths of the arthouse... more »
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Retrospective: La Chambre des Morts / Melody's Smile (2007)
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La Chambre des Morts / Melody's Smile (2007) Review by Kam-Hung Soh 2009 In the port city of Dunkirk, a young blind girl is kidnapped. When her father tries to pay the ransom, he is accidentally killed and two retrenched workers end up with the ransom money. Then another girl, a diabetic, is abducted. Without insulin, she would die within a few days.... more »
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Retrospective: These are the Damned (1963)
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These are the Damned (1963) Review by Kam-Hung Soh 2009 Simon Wells (Macdonald Carey), a retired American executive holidaying in the tourist town of Weymouth, meets and becomes attracted to a young local girl, Joan (Shirley Anne Field), much to the displeasure of her older brother, King (Oliver Reed). King, the leader of a gang of punks,... more »
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Review: World's Greatest Dad (2009)
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WORLD'S GREATEST DAD (a film review by Mark R. Leeper) CAPSULE: Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait writes and directs a surprisingly sharp and cynical story about success, public image, and fame and is about both those who have it and those who don't. Robin Williams plays a... more »
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Review: The White Ribbon (2009)
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THE WHITE RIBBON ("Das weiße Band) Directed by: Michael Haneke Review by: Tristán Harvey E. White Rating: (0 to *****): ***** (five stars) Last night, London audiences were treated to the gala screening of the Palme d'Or winner at Cannes this year, THE WHITE RIBBON, Michael Haneke's first film since his remake of Funny Games a couple of years... more »
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Retrospective: Nickelodeon (1976)
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NICKELODEON (1976) Reviewed by Jerry Saravia RATING: Two stars "Nickelodeon" looks and feels like a warmed-over nostalgia piece. It is suffused with a sepia-toned glow and it reminds us of a different time and place when movies were just mere entertainments you could watch for a nickle. Peter Bogdanovich, a master craftsman, is the... more »
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Retrospective: World Trade Center (2006)
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WORLD TRADE CENTER (2006) Reviewed by Jerry Saravia RATING: Three stars and a half Oliver Stone is known for his fire and brimstone approach to filmmaking where every point is made with a hammer yet loaded with an emotional ferocity. His best films ("Platoon," "Born on the 4th of July," "JFK," et al) pop with such exuberance and emotional power that... more »
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