Thu 18 Mar 2010
Posted by Ethan under Film Journal International, Film Review
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I was recently introduced to the children’s book Diary of a Wimpy Kid (think Adrian Mole in the American suburbs) and was pleasantly surprised by how witty and charming it is. The movie, on the other hand, is neither of those things. Read my review at Film Journal.
Wed 17 Mar 2010
Posted by Ethan under Film Review, NYC Film Critic
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The Runaways
Directed by Floria Sigismondi
Starring Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning and Michael Shannon
***
Most rock-star biopics tend to focus on the larger-than-life personalities of their subjects rather than the places and times from which they emerge. That’s not to say that movies like Ray and Walk the Line don’t pay attention to period details; all the era-appropriate hairstyles, fashions, cars and even magazine covers are always carefully placed in the frame and every now and then a character will either witness or make a comment about some major historical event to convince the audience that, yes, this really is 1963 or 1972.
Wed 17 Mar 2010
Posted by Ethan under Features, Film Journal International
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I speak with producer Bonnie Arnold and some of the other creative forces behind 2010’s first big animated adventure, How to Train Your Dragon, out in theaters next week. Read the full story here.
Sat 13 Mar 2010
Posted by Ethan under Film Review, NYC Film Critic
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Green Zone
Directed by Paul Greengrass
Starring Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear, Brendan Gleeson and Amy Ryan
***
Arriving in theaters the week after The Hurt Locker dominated the Oscars, picking up six trophies including Best Director and Best Picture, Paul Greengrass’ Iraq War-themed action drama Green Zone is in something of a tight spot.
Fri 12 Mar 2010
Posted by Ethan under Film Review, NYC Film Critic
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She’s Out of My League
Directed by Jim Field Smith
Starring Jay Baruchel, Alice Eve, T.J. Miller, Lindsay Sloane
**½
Were it not over-edited and over-scored to within an inch of its life, She’s Out of My League could have been a very charming and very down-to-earth romantic comedy. As it is, League offers a few modest pleasures, but it’s hard not to spend the majority of its 105-minute runtime picturing the movie it might have been with more conviction and a lot less studio-enforced gloss.
Thu 11 Mar 2010
Posted by Ethan under Film Review, NYC Film Critic
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Mother
Directed by Bong Joon-ho
Starring Hye-ja Kim, Bin Won, Ku Jin and Yoon Jae-Moon
***½
Like the best genre filmmakers, South Korean director Bong Joon-ho understands that a genre picture doesn’t just have to provide solid entertainment–it can also function as incisive social commentary.
Wed 10 Mar 2010
Posted by Ethan under Film Review, NYC Film Critic
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Tales From the Script
Directed by Peter Hanson
Featuring Allison Anders, John Carpenter, Josh Friedman and William Goldman
***
Because the subjects profiled in the new documentary Tales From the Script, directed by Peter Hanson and co-written and co-produced by Paul Robert Herman, tell stories for a living, it shouldn’t be surprising that this behind-the-scenes look at the art and commerce of Hollywood screenwriting is filled with memorable yarns.
Sat 6 Mar 2010
Posted by Ethan under Oscar Talk
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My picks for what will (and should) triumph at tomorrow night’s Oscar ceremony. Now updated with actual winners.
Fri 5 Mar 2010
Posted by Ethan under Oscar Talk
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Oscar Talk 2010 wraps up in suitably epic fashion with a spirited discussion of the Best Picture and Best Director races, putting particular emphasis on the Avatar vs. Hurt Locker match-up.
Thu 4 Mar 2010
Posted by Ethan under Film Journal International, Film Review
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Tim Burton vanishes down his own rabbit hole with his muddled take on Alice in Wonderland. Read my review here.
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