Ben Affleck will play Batman in the upcoming “Man of Steel” sequel, we learned yesterday, which essentially caused the Internet to implode. My Facebook and Twitter feeds are full of angst-ridden responses to this news, some of which come from legitimately sane people decrying the decision as if it were...
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What the Flick?! — The World’s End
Matt, Alonso and I can’t remember the last time we had this much fun at a movie. “The World’s End” is a must-see....
Read moreWhat the Flick?! — The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
What is it exactly that the magical cup does again? We’re hoping that the androgynous British half-angels will enlighten us in this convoluted YA fantasy adventure....
Read moreWhat the Flick?! — You’re Next
Alonso and I enjoyed the cheeky, dark humor and clever, grisly kills in the indie horror flick “You’re Next.”...
Read moreWhat the Flick?! — Ain’t Them Bodies Saints
I loved the lyrical indie drama “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints.” Alonso did not. So we had a minor squabble....
Read moreRogerEbert.com — Short Term 12
Set in a foster-care center for troubled teens, the indie drama “Short Term 12” could have been painfully mawkish. Instead, it’s powerful in its understatement. I loved reviewing this small gem for RogerEbert.com. Read the review here...
Read moreRogerEbert.com — Paradise: Faith
The austere Austrian film “Paradise: Faith” features acts of religious fervor that are so crazy, they’re sure to startle the devout and non-believers alike. I had the unique pleasure of reviewing it for RogerEbert.com. Read the review here...
Read moreThe World’s End
Focus Features Rated R for pervasive language including sexual references. Running time: 109 minutes. Three and a half stars out of four. Finally — finally! — the most entertaining movie of the summer arrives, just as August is coming to a close. Actually, “The World’s End” might be the best...
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Studio 11 LA — Lee Daniels’ The Butler, Kick-Ass 2, Jobs, Paranoia
Hashing through the weekend’s winners and losers at the box office with Lauren Sivan on Studio 11 LA. Watch the video...
Read moreFive Most — Clunky Movie Titles
“Ain’t Them Bodies Saints” is a gorgeous film — definitely one of my favorites this year — but it has an unfortunately clunky title. I realize it’s intended to harken to a time, a place, a mood. But I hope it’s not off-putting to potential viewers, because it’s very much...
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