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Indie Opening: ‘Pina’

Director Wim Wenders explores the world of modern through the choreography of Pina Bausch in a new documentary. Continue reading »

Indie Weekend: ‘Albert Nobbs’ and ‘The Theatre Bizarre’

Glenn Close’s performance in ‘Albert Nobbs’ earned her an Academy Award nomination; this weekend, you can see why she deserved the nod. Continue reading »

Opening: ‘Haywire,’ ‘Red Tails,’ ‘Underworld Awakening’

An action drama from Steven Soderbergh, a World War II story from George Lucas, and the fourth installment of a genre franchise highlight the weekend’s wide releases. Continue reading »

Indie Weekend: ‘The Iron Lady’ and ‘The Divide’

Meryl Streep plays Margaret Thatcher, plus: the survivors of an apocalypse hide out in a bomb shelter, and a roundup of all the films opening today. Continue reading »

Opening: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in 3D

Disney’s classic animated musical returns to theaters in 3D for a limited engagement. Continue reading »

Indie Weekend: ‘Pariah,’ ‘House of Pleasures,’ ‘The Devil Inside’

A coming-of-age story with a difference, ‘Pariah’ is my pick of the week. Continue reading »

Indie Weekend: ‘Outrage’ at Texas Theatre; Dallas Critics Announce Year-End Awards

The newest film from Takeshi Kitano opens. Plus, the Dallas / Ft. Worth Film Critics Association — of which I’m a member — announces awards! Continue reading »

Indie Weekend: ‘Into the Abyss,’ ‘Bellflower’ and ‘Titans’ Return

My pick of the week: ‘Into the Abyss.’ Werner Herzog contemplates the death penalty in conversations with an inmate on death row in Texas, and those affected by his crime. (Landmark Magnolia, Angelika Plano.) Not previewed. Also opening in Dallas today, Friday, November 11, 2011 (listed alphabetically): ‘Bellflower.’ Powerful drama that goes off the rails … Continue reading »

Indie Weekend: ‘The Skin I Live In,’ ‘Like Crazy,’ ‘The Woman’

Antonio Banderas reteams with Pedro Almodovar, plus a romantic drama, young basketball players, and harrowing horror. Continue reading »

Indie Weekend: ‘Martha Marcy May Marlene,’ Horror at the Texas Theatre

Cults, war, docs, and spooks make for a great fall weekend at the movies. Continue reading »

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