Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, 2-time Oscar winning screenwriter, dead at 85
She is known for her lengthy association with director James Ivory and the late producer Ismail Merchant, the duo who created Merchant Ivory Productions.
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Pour yourself a cup from ‘The Brass Teapot’, it will taste wonderful
At first glance this film may look like just another mortality tale about good people being tempted by evil. But director Ramaa Mosley and writer Tim Macy have actually crafted a movie that examines much more relevant and timely questions.
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Ramaa Mosley, ‘The Brass Teapot’ director, talks humor and ‘Close Encounters’
Our man Brian Milinsky sits down down with Ms. Mosley to talk about her new film.
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‘Olympus Has Fallen’ is a throwback to the popcorn-action flicks of yesteryear
The implausibility of much of what happens in this film isn’t worthy of discussion or real consideration. It’s a popcorn action flick and on that level it delivers quite well.
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No need to apply early for ‘Admission’, wait for the DVD
I’ve heard that the novel that was adapted into this film is an excellent one. Too bad the movie isn’t.
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There is little real magic in ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’
Like an illusion involving levitation where the wires can clearly be seen, this was ultimately less than satisfying
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‘Love and Honor’ tries to honor the past
Clichés from the 1960s abound, including iconic songs, stock footage, ‘hippies’ and more. But there is a decent romance here.
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Take a trip to the ‘New World’ for a very good crime thriller
Writer/director Park Hoon-jung’s influence can be seen in the fact this is a dialogue-driven rather than action-driven story.
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Make ‘The Call’, you’ll be really glad you did
Director Brad Anderson manages to inject a surprisingly strong amount of tension into this thriller.
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‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ is sweet candy for the eyes
Pay the extra money and see this in IMAX 3D. It is definitely worth it.
