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Don't call it mumblecore Don't call it mumblecore
Ultra-indie American film grows up in a hurry with Joe Swanberg and Greta Gerwig's erotic, wrenching relationship drama "Nights and Weekends."
Andrew O'Hehir Oct 11, 2008
"Happy-Go-Lucky" "Happy-Go-Lucky"
Sally Hawkins gives the finest performance of the year in Mike Leigh's intimate masterpiece.
By Stephanie Zacharek Oct 10, 2008
"Greatest film ever" or a cream cake? "Greatest film ever" or a cream cake?
Mocked on initial release and long unavailable, Max Ophüls' wide-screen spectacle "Lola Montès" returns in a lustrous restoration. So what's the big deal?
Andrew O'Hehir Oct 10, 2008
"The Wrestler" "The Wrestler"
Mickey Rourke gives a knockout performance as a nearly washed-up wrestling star.
By Stephanie Zacharek Oct 10, 2008
"Body of Lies" "Body of Lies"
Russell and Leo team up in this overly intricate indictment of the war on terror.
By Stephanie Zacharek Oct 10, 2008
"RocknRolla" "RocknRolla"
Thugs, lowlifes and a bang-bang sex scene vie for attention in Guy Ritchie's latest mobster movie.
By Stephanie Zacharek Oct 8, 2008
Torture porn, made beautiful Torture porn, made beautiful
Pasolini's "Salò" blends fascism, de Sade and upscale art cinema into the most notorious film in the medium's history. Watch it at home!
Andrew O'Hehir Oct 8, 2008
Doc Hudson vs. Che Guevara Doc Hudson vs. Che Guevara
Paul Newman's crusty, kid-friendly, oddly classic final role (as a car). Plus: Film-world eggheads battle over Soderbergh's unconventional "Che."
Andrew O'Hehir Oct 6, 2008
From Cannes headliner to pay cable From Cannes headliner to pay cable
Why is the exasperating and delightful "Pleasure of Being Robbed" -- a breakthrough American micro-indie about a charming female sociopath -- barely getting released?
Andrew O'Hehir Oct 4, 2008
"Rachel Getting Married" "Rachel Getting Married"
Jonathan Demme recaptures the ease and warmth of his early movies with this affecting take of a family wedding.
By Stephanie Zacharek Oct 3, 2008
"How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People"
Simon Pegg is utterly charming as a troublemaking British journalist in this celeb-media sendup.
By Mary Elizabeth Williams Oct 3, 2008
"Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist"
Two bridge-and-tunnel kids knock about nocturnal New York in this leisurely, low-key movie.
By Stephanie Zacharek Oct 3, 2008
"Blindness" "Blindness"
Julianne Moore shines, others stumble through this extended metaphor on the condition of humanity.
By Stephanie Zacharek Oct 3, 2008
Bill Maher vs. the "talking snake" Bill Maher vs. the "talking snake"
The HBO host and comedian talks about "Religulous," his onslaught against the religious idiocy that threatens to deliver America to Sarah Palin and her fellow "space god" worshipers.
Andrew O'Hehir Oct 2, 2008
Indie film's ultra-realist overdose Indie film's ultra-realist overdose
Sundance critics went wild for the lo-fi, wide-screen, Mississippi bleakness of "Ballast." But has American neorealism turned itself into audience kryptonite?
Andrew O'Hehir Oct 1, 2008
Uncurbed enthusiasm Uncurbed enthusiasm
Veteran "Curb Your Enthusiasm" director Bob Weide talks about bringing his prickly brand of humor to the big screen with "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People."
By Adam Baer Oct 1, 2008
Isn't it romantic? Isn't it romantic?
"Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" director Peter Sollett talks about young people looking for love on the streets of New York.
By Stephanie Zacharek Sep 30, 2008
More than just a beautiful face More than just a beautiful face
Gorgeous, sure, but it was Paul Newman's sly spark that made us love him -- and he never stopped reinventing himself.
By Stephanie Zacharek Sep 27, 2008
"Miracle at St. Anna" "Miracle at St. Anna"
Spike Lee pulls out all the stops with this sprawling World War II drama.
By Stephanie Zacharek Sep 27, 2008
Chokin' on Chuck Chokin' on Chuck
Sam Rockwell and director Clark Gregg render Palahniuk's "Choke" as madcap sex farce. Plus: The man who destroyed American culture! Filipina ladyboys in Iceland!
Andrew O'Hehir Sep 26, 2008
"Nights in Rodanthe" "Nights in Rodanthe"
Diane Lane and Richard Gere defy gravity in this clunky romantic melodrama.
By Stephanie Zacharek Sep 26, 2008
"The Class" "The Class"
This exhilarating movie captures the way failure can open new paths and help us make sense of life.
By Stephanie Zacharek Sep 26, 2008
"Eagle Eye" "Eagle Eye"
Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan take orders from Big Sister in this ambitious political thriller.
By Stephanie Zacharek Sep 26, 2008
Angelina, Mickey Rourke and disco madness Angelina, Mickey Rourke and disco madness
From Clint's "Changeling" to Soderbergh's "Che" and beyond, the New York Film Festival sets the table for the fall's Oscar hopefuls, art-house maybes and wild-eyed cinematic rebels.
Andrew O'Hehir Sep 25, 2008
The miracle of Spike Lee The miracle of Spike Lee
The cinema icon talks about reshaping American mythology with his WWII epic, "Miracle at St. Anna," and what Hollywood would look like if he were in charge.
By James Hannaham Sep 25, 2008
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