Category Archives: Previews

26
Feb

The Weekender: Point of ‘Focus’

Movie of the Week Focus Will Smith has had a rough go of it the last few years, with the dreadful After Earth representing his nadir. So maybe, just maybe, this con artist drama with Margot Robbie — on a … Continue reading →

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20
Feb

Oscar Guide 2015

Well, here we go. After last year’s cake walk, this one’s a lot tougher to guess. Here goes nothing. BEST PICTURE American Sniper Birdman Boyhood The Grand Budapest Hotel The Imitation Game Selma The Theory of Everything Whiplash Will win: … Continue reading →

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19
Feb

The Weekender: ‘Hot’ Blooded

Movie of the Week Hot Tub Time Machine 2* Not quite as good as the original, but still a steady source of bawdy laughs. Read my review at College Movie Review. WIDE RELEASE • The DUFF • McFarland, USA LIMITED … Continue reading →

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12
Feb

The Weekender: My Baby’s Got a ‘Secret’

Movie of the Week Kingsman: The Secret Service* A bloody good time. Read my review at College Movie Review. WIDE RELEASE Fifty Shades of Grey LIMITED RELEASE Song of the Sea – Angelika Dallas, Angelika Plano

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5
Feb

The Weekender: Allelujah! Don’t Bend, ‘Ascend’!

Movie of the Week Jupiter Ascending Look, this film’s going to be a mess. I know it, the Wachowskis know it and Universal certainly knows it. But as with their miraculous Cloud Atlas, I’d rather a film reach for the … Continue reading →

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29
Jan

The Weekender: ‘Black’ Heart

Movie of the Week Black Sea How long has it been since we’ve had a good submarine movie? Thinking… The answer is too long. And the underrated Kevin MacDonald (Touching the Void, The Last King of Scotland) is just the … Continue reading →

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22
Jan

The Weekender: ‘Most’ Wanted

Movie of the Week A Most Violent Year Though it came up empty at the Oscars, JC Chandor’s third film might be his best yet, expanding his scope to 1981 New York and the dirt that gets on everyone hands … Continue reading →

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15
Jan

The Weekender: ‘Wedding’ Bells

Movie of the Week The Wedding Ringer* Has some problems, but it succeeds in bringing the laughs. Read my review at Central Track. WIDE RELEASE • Blackhat • Paddington • Spare Parts LIMITED RELEASE Winter Sleep – Angelika Dallas, Angelika … Continue reading →

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14
Jan

Final Oscar Picks 2015

On Thursday, Chris Pine, Alfonso Cuarón and J.J. Abrams will announce the nominations for the 87th Academy Awards. In a perceived weak year, all categories are up for grabs (except Lead Actor and Lead Actress) so these guesses are just … Continue reading →

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25
Dec

The Weekender: ‘American’ Way

Movie of the Week American Sniper* Clint Eastwood turns in his best movie in years, directing Bradley Cooper to another outstanding performance as the conflicted soldier Chris Kyle. Read my review at Central Track. WIDE RELEASE • Big Eyes • … Continue reading →

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