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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Movie Reviews | Book Reviews


Movie Reviews: War Horse, Shame, Margin Call, Goon, The Darkest Hour
The Birmingham Post
Michael Morpurgo's 1982 children's novel sold reasonably well in book form until it found its four-legged feet as a hit play in 2007. Now the English countryside has rarely looked so splendid on screen thanks to skills of double Oscar-winning ...
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mini movie reviews
Online Athens
34; R. Happy Feet 2: In this sequel to the 2006 film, a dancing penguin must help his young son find his rhythm while also setting things right in Antarctica. 1 hr. 40; PG. Jack & Jill: Family guy Jack Sadelstein prepares for the annual event he ...
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Family fare: Movie reviews for parents
Chicago Sun-Times
BY NELL MINOW January 11, 2012 7:22PM Translation: Some scary peril, with a character chased by wolves. The presence of the Beast. Fight scenes. Characters drink beer in scenes set in a bar. Family discussion: What made Belle change her mind about the ...
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Movie reviews: 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,' 'Young Adult'
The-Burg
With her spiky dyed hair and, yes, flamboyant tattoos, and her willing violence in the face of adversity, she takes possession of Larsson's books and the movies, too. Lisbeth could be a punk cousin to the Mark Zuckerberg of Fincher's "The Social ...
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MOVIE REVIEW: Birth of psychoanalysis
Milpitas Post
Those who require shootouts, action or simplicity in their films will be happier elsewhere. Ealasaid A. Haas is a local film buff and freelance writer. Contact her at reviewer@ealasaid.com or check out her website: ealasaid.com.
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No review? Sorry, no Oscar
PopMatters
"Now in addition to running ads we have to hire publicists and get guaranteed a review." The LA Times already reviews nearly every film released on a commercial screen for a week in Los Angeles. The New York Times' policy is to review every film ...
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Movie Review: Beauty and the Beast 3D
Huffington Post
It's a blend of music, humor and artistry that stands the test of time. It also stands the test of 3D conversion. The 3D is unnecessary -- but it doesn't spoil the fun of Beauty and the Beast. Find more reviews, interviews and commentary on my website. ...
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Movie review: Hugo
New Zealand Herald (blog)
Photo / AP Martin Scorsese's first 3D film is a mesmerising, enchanting affair based on Brian Selznick's imaginative book The Invention of Hugo Cabret. A novel and picture book combined, The Invention of Hugo Cabret is the story of 12-year-old orphan ...
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Review: OpenStage's '39 Steps' turns spy tale into hilarious farce
The Coloradoan
Matthew Stalker as Hannay in OpenStage Theatre's 'The 39 Steps,' adapted by Patrick Barlow from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock and the book by John Buchan. / Courtesy of Harper Point Photography When: 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. ...
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Movie buffs try to fit in as many films as possible
The Desert Sun
For complete coverage of the Palm Springs International Film Festival including reviews, trailers and photo galleries visit mydesert.com/filmfest. By mid-afternoon Monday, a similar size crowd could be found outside Regal Palm Springs Stadium 9 waiting ...
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