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The Grinch Review: Stolen Seuss

Deirdre Crimmins — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 20:00:32 +0000

Though the title doesn’t go into plot details, The Grinch is specifically about that green grump trying, once again, to steal Christmas. In the second feature-length adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic children’s book (the beloved 1966 animated version was a short television special), Mr. Grinch’s antics remain devious, though his heart doesn’t seem to be...

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‘Tag’ Review: The “It” Factor

Deirdre Crimmins — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:00:25 +0000

The mantra repeated in ‘Tag’ might as well be the overall tagline for the film: “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” The film never stops playing, and the gags never get old. Based on an almost unbelievable true story, ‘Tag’ is about a playground game that...

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‘Angie Tribeca’ Premiere Recap: “Sticks and Stones… And Puppy Dog Tails”

Josh Zyber — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 14:00:36 +0000

Taking a cue from Netflix, the TBS network premiered the entire first season of its new comedy ‘Angie Tribeca’ all at once on Sunday night in what was advertised as a 25-hour, commercial free “Binge-a-thon.” How a basic cable network could possibly make money from such an event is a mystery even our detective heroine...

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Statuesque: Independent Spirit Awards 2012

Josh Zyber — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:00:51 +0000

Amidst all the hubbub about the Academy Awards, you might be forgiven for forgetting that the Independent Spirit Awards also took place over the weekend. Certainly, Hollywood seems to have forgotten about them. Once a hipper, edgier alternative to the Oscars, one designed to reward the smaller films that Oscar ignored, the Spirit Awards ceremony...

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Sundance Journal: ‘Celeste and Jesse Forever’

Luke Hickman — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:00:42 +0000

Many cynics complain that Sundance’s selection process has become more about celebrities than about introducing new artists. If that’s truly the case, there’s an upside to it. Known faces appear in films outside their norm and try new aspects of filmmaking. Sure, most of us already know Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg, but ‘Celeste and...

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2012 Golden Globe Nominations Announced

Josh Zyber — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:00:04 +0000

Yesterday morning, in a presentation hosted by Woody Harrelson, Sofia Vergara, Gerard Butler and Rashida Jones, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced its nominees for the upcoming Golden Globe Awards ceremony in January. While a first glance at the list of nominations may not appear to hold many surprises, the biggest surprise (and frankly disappointment)...

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Sundance 2012 Preview: The Premieres

Aaron Peck — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:00:20 +0000

The Premieres section is probably the most popular slate of films at Sundance. This is because the movies usually have ensemble casts along and well-known directors. Many are still independently produced, but they’re usually picked up quickly by distributors. As expected, the Sundance Premieres lineup for January features a long list of who’s who in...

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Now Playing: Wocka Wocka! ‘The Muppets’ Are Back!

Luke Hickman — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:00:14 +0000

The Muppets have always been an eclectic little group of characters whose comedy requires an acquired taste. Given my strong review for their new movie, simply titled ‘The Muppets’, you could easily jump to the conclusion that I am and have always been part of that fan base. In reality, it’s the opposite. Aside from...

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Sundance Review: ‘My Idiot Brother’

Aaron Peck — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:00:27 +0000

It’s always great to discover a new comedy that everyone will be talking about months from now. ‘My Idiot Brother’ is that movie. Apatow-ian in its construction and characters, ‘My Idiot Brother’ is hilarious, heartfelt, and simply fantastic. My Idiot Brother Directed by Jesse Peretz Starring: Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer, and...

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