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Maestro Still Runs the Show, GrandlyFew Italians since Fellini have had such an impact in the United States as Franco Zeffirelli.
New York Times Wednesday, August 19, 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 Wednesday, August 19, 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 Wednesday, August 19, 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 Wednesday, August 19, 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 Wednesday, August 19, 2009An Action Star Moves to the LeadOver the past 26 years, the martial arts actor Donnie Yen has built up a dedicated following. But it is only now, at 46, that he is entering "leading man" territory, previously dominated by Jet Li and Jackie Chan.
New York Times Wednesday, August 19, 2009Inglourious BasterdsWatching WWII through the eyes of Quentin Tarantino is infinitely more fun than the real thing; the results are unforgettable.
Comingsoon.net Wednesday, August 19, 2009At the End of Daybreak (Sam mo)Film Reviews: Circumstances spin far beyond the protags' control in Ho Yuhang's beautifully shot, noir-like tale.
Variety Wednesday, August 19, 2009First of All, FeliciaFilm Reviews: A surfeit of dialogue, including too many one-sided telephone conversations, saps viewer interest.
Variety Wednesday, August 19, 2009Film Executive to Lead Academy That Bestows OscarsTom Sherak, a veteran film executive who was long associated with 20th Century Fox, was named president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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