Category Archives: Reviews

Review: ‘The Avengers’

‘The Avengers,’ which looks splendid in 3D, is a very good superhero picture. But is that enough?

Review: ‘The Raid: Redemption’

Poetic, pulverizing violence has never been seen like this before.

Review: ‘Friends With Kids’

Adam Scott gives a standout performance in Jennifer Westfeldt’s new romantic comedy, co-starring Jon Hamm, Kirsten Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and Chris O’Dowd.

Review: ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’

Tilda Swinton gives an outstanding performance in a film tht is difficult to watch.

Review: ‘Undefeated’

The winner of an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Feature) rides into town on the crest of a wave of acclaim and goodwill. Does it live up to the hype?

Review: ‘In Darkness’

Nominated for an Academy Award, a drama from Poland tells the story of a small group who descend into the sewers, seeking to avoid extinction during the Holocaust.

Review: ‘Kill List’

Brutal and shocking, Ben Wheatley’s eerie drama may leave you shaken and / or freaked out.

Review: ‘Rampart’

Woody Harrelson teams again with Oren Moverman (‘The Messenger’) to deliver a harrowing performance as a corrupt police officer.

Review: Oscar Nominated Short Films 2012 – Live Action and Animated

Watch all of the brief, clever, and Academy Award-nominated animated short films in one go.

Review: ‘A Separation’

My pick as the #2 film of 2011 finally opens in Dallas, just in time for your consideration as an Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Screenplay.

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