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'Inglourious' Actor Tastes the GloryIn "Inglourious Basterds," Christoph Waltz plays one multifaceted cartoon villain: a hyper-articulate polyglot whose verbal dexterity is his scariest weapon.
New York Times Tuesday, August 18, 2009G.I. Joe: The Rise of CobraIt's clear that Sommers really gets the appeal of G.I. Joe to its fanbase, although far too often, the movie veers into territory that seems more like advertising for the cool vehicles and playsets. For a movie that's clearly meant as a macho testosterone-driven action flick, it's the ladies who often steal the show.
Comingsoon.net Tuesday, August 18, 2009The Goods: Live Hard * Sell Hard"The Goods" isn't trying for anything more than that, but what it is trying for it more or less succeeds at. That doesn't make it a particularly good movie; in fact it pretty much ensures that it can't be one, but it's a funny one, once. Not any more, but not any less.
Comingsoon.net Tuesday, August 18, 2009Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceAnother accomplished installment in the popular fantasy franchise, though it's hard not to feel like this is little more than an interim piece in the overall story, presumably leading to something much bigger next time around. Or at least let's hope so.
Comingsoon.net Tuesday, August 18, 2009The Time Traveler's WifeAs it stands, "The Time Traveler's Wife" is decent evening's entertainment with an intriguing enough premise and some strong heart tugging to keep the women happy and the men from getting too bored. But it's so safe, so tame. The most entertaining films are the ones that produce genuine drama and conflict. "The Time Traveler's Wife" is content with just the Lifetime channel version of it.
Comingsoon.net Tuesday, August 18, 2009DreamWorks Wins Financing for Its FilmsAfter 14 months of negotiations with a few companies, several banks came through with $325 million to back a projected schedule of about six films annually.
New York Times Tuesday, August 18, 2009John Quade, Character Actor, Dies at 71Mr. Quade played the heavy in some Clint Eastwood movies and was the sheriff in the television mini-series "Roots."
New York Times Tuesday, August 18, 2009Shirley AdamsFilm Reviews: When her son is left paralyzed from a random shooting, a woman helplessly watches her world implode.
Variety Tuesday, August 18, 2009Movie Review | 'The Headless Woman': What It Hurts to Remember Becomes Convenient to ForgetA full appreciation of Lucrecia Martel's elegant, rain-soaked film, "The Headless Woman," requires the concentration and eye for detail of a forensic detective.
New York Times Tuesday, August 18, 2009Maestro Still Runs the Show, GrandlyFew Italians since Fellini have had such an impact in the United States as Franco Zeffirelli.
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