film review
“The Revolutionary” – an American in China’s Communist Party
June 18, 2012This is the story of a civil rights activist and union organizer who became a linguist, went to China after World War II, and joined the Chinese Communist revolution.
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“Prometheus” – The return of smart sci-fi
June 11, 2012The storytelling approach here was very cerebral, which instantly makes "Prometheus" a candidate for the best science fiction film seen in several years.
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Good summer movies: Moonrise, Marigold, Bernie, Hysteria
June 7, 2012Moviegoers can take their pick of several good light-hearted films as the summer season begins. Each of these four has something to say and says it well.
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“Cabin in the Woods” is full of surprises
April 27, 2012The Cabin in the Woods takes the overdone slasher flick formula, tears it down, and builds it back up.
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“A Separation”: revelatory film about life in contemporary Iran
February 13, 2012The movie deserves its Oscar buzz as best foreign film. As with any good artistic experience, moviegoers are transformed as they watch.
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