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Chéri
Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates, and Rupert Friend Star in a Film Written by Christopher Hampton, Based on the Novels by Colette, and Directed by Stephen Frears
Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates star as 1920s Parisian prostitutes in this almost-great period piece from Stephen Frears. Read story.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Shia LeBeouf, John Turturro, and Megan Fox Star in a Film Written by Ehren Kruger, Roberto Orci, and Alex Kurtzman and Directed by Michael Bay
Michael Bay’s much-anticipated sequel packs in the effects to the point of excess and numbs its viewers in the process. Read story.
Departures
Masahiro Motoki and Tsutomu Yamazaki Star in a Film Written by Kundo Koyama and Directed by Yôjirô Takita
Academy Award winner for best Foreign Film provides poignancy, laughs, and a look into the world of casketing. Read story.
Food, Inc.
Eric Schlosser, Joel Salatin, and Richard Lobb talk about agri-biz and farm-based food production in a documentary by Robert Kenner
Robert Kenner’s new doc provides a scary yet informative look into the corporatization of what we eat. Read story.
Away We Go
Maya Rudolph, John Krasinski, and Catherine O’Hara star in a film written by Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida and directed by Sam Mendes.
TV’s Maya Rudolph and John Krasinksi star in Sam Mendes’s delightful new comedy about life, love, and home. Read story.
The Taking of Pelham 123
Denzel Washington, John Travolta, and John Turturro Star in a Film Written by Brian Helgeland and Directed by Tony Scott
Tony Scott’s fast-paced thriller provides plenty of action and not enough empathy. Read story.
Land of the Lost
Will Ferrell, Anna Friel, and Danny McBride star in a film written by Chris Henchy and Dennis McNicholas and directed by Brad Silberling.
One hundred years from now, when the history of American surrealism finally is recorded, Land of the Lost undoubtedly will warrant a chapter —both in the form of its original Saturday afternoon Sid and Marty Krofft television show and this Brad Silberling cinematic soufflé Read story.
Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Steve “Lips” Kudlow, Robb Reiner, and Tiziana Arrigoni Star in a Film Directed by Sacha Gervasi
Sacha Gervasi takes us inside the life of flailing Canadian heavy metal band Anvil. Read story.
The Limits of Control
Isaach de Bankolé, John Hurt, and Bill Murray Star in a Film Written and Directed by Jim Jarmusch
Writer/director Jim Jarmusch re-creates the thriller film in his latest artsy endeavor. Read story.
Up
The Voices of Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer, and Jordan Nagai Star in an Animated Film Written by Bob Peterson and Directed by Peterson and Pete Docter
Disney and Pixar’s latest 3-D gem will surely delight moviegoers of all ages. Read story.
Terminator Salvation
Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, and Moon Bloodgood Star in a Film Written By John D. Brancato and Michael Ferris and Directed By McG
Christian Bale reprises the role of John Connor with less than stellar results. Read story.
The Brothers Bloom
Adrien Brody, Rachel Weisz, and Mark Ruffalo star in a film written and directed by Rian Johnson
Brody and Ruffalo shine as brothers in Johnson’s stellar sophomore effort. Read story.
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, and Owen Wilson Star in a Film Written By Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon and Directed By Shawn Levy
Ben Stiller stars in this blockbuster-sized follow-up to 2006’s Night at the Museum. Read story.
The Hangover
New Todd Phillips Comedy Sneaks at Isla Vista Theater
The new Todd Phillips comedy was previewed on Tuesday in Isla Vista. Read story.
Tyson
Mike Tyson stars in a film written and directed by James Toback.
Writer/director James Toback takes a deep look into the man, myth, and legend behind boxer Mike Tyson. Read story.
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