Movies
“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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“Chernobyl Diaries” are best left unread
June 6, 2012"Chernobyl Diaries" seems to casually abuse the real-life story behind the abandoned city of Pripiat for the sake of a few scares.
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“Avengers” assembles best elements of its genre
May 8, 2012Avengers took the humor-tinged mech-action of Iron Man, the Shakespearean epicness of Thor, and threw in a little political correctness for good measure. This is how you do a superhero film.
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Summer films: The good, the bad, the wild cards
May 3, 2012This summer will offer the usual assortment of comic book blockbusters, sci-fi, obscene comedies, reboots, remakes, sequels, and prequels.
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