- January 5, 2009
- Graphic Violence
The superb, animated Waltz With Bashir makes war feverishly real. Plus, gentleman Nazi Tom Cruise.
- December 22, 2008
- ’Tis the Season…
…to be cramming for the Oscars, as the studios release their most potent hopefuls. Our critic considers nine.
- December 8, 2008
- Unholy Alliance
Frost/Nixon’s iconic TV moment seems quaint after Couric/Palin. Plus: Cadillac Records hits its groove.
- December 1, 2008
- The Gospel of Harvey Milk
A shiny, happy Sean Penn finally gets to play a saint. Plus, the cheesy allure of Twilight.
- November 24, 2008
- Indian Love Song
Danny Boyle's irresistible Slumdog Millionaire. Plus, DIsney's huggably meta kids' flick, Bolt.
- November 17, 2008
- Bond Ambivalence
Daniel Craig’s 007 needs an injection of bon vivant. Plus, a splendidly dark Christmas tale.
- November 10, 2008
- Boy, Interrupted
The documentary Dear Zachary is one of the most disturbing films of the year. Plus, Swedish vampires!
- November 3, 2008
- Still Waters Run Deep
Kristin Scott Thomas is gravely beguiling in I’ve Loved You So Long. Plus, the scare-your-pants-off Splinter.
- October 27, 2008
- Highbrow Anxiety
Charlie Kaufman’s death-obsessed ramble, Synecdoche, New York; Plus, Oliver Stone’s toothless W.
- October 20, 2008
- Happy and Then Some
Mike Leigh’s delicious role model for hard times (good timing). Plus, Bill Maher’s mock anti-religious odyssey.
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