Film & TV

Film

Save the Whales

Though entertaining, Big Miracle is a bit less than miraculous.
February 2, 2012 at 5:19 am

by JACK NESSMAN

Film

Schindler's Fist

Despite grand promises of wolf punching, The Grey concerns itself more with death than with deaths.
January 26, 2012 at 1:01 pm

by JULIE KOZERACKI

Film

Van Pick of the Week

Despite any longshot hopes for less homework, most of us will end up in Van Pelt more than we'd like this semester.
January 26, 2012 at 5:39 am

by LAURA FRANCIS

Film

Puntal/Contrapuntal: Is There a Future for 3D Film?

Two of our writers weigh in on the newest and most questionable frontier in recent cinematic history.
January 26, 2012 at 5:38 am

by DANIEL FELSENTHAL

Film

Review: Man on a Ledge

Mediocre action sequences, so–so performances and predictable plotlines?
January 26, 2012 at 5:37 am

by SUNNY SHEN

Film

Review: Pina

Originally conceived as a sort of partnership with German choreographer Pina Bausch, Pina transformed into a love letter to the dancer after her unexpected passing.
January 26, 2012 at 5:32 am

by TUCKER JOHNS

Film

Dee Rees’ latest benefits from its good intentions…and not enough else

The buzz surrounding festival darling Pariah seems to suggest an authentic and revealing examination of race and sexuality — in an environment where black gay characters are rarely given a voice, Pariah is a welcome project.
January 19, 2012 at 5:52 am

by NICK STERGIOPOULOS

Film

Netflix Instant Watch of the Week: Naked Lunch (1991)

Because you’re busy, and because free time— like most other times — has been unfortunately consumed by the internet, we let you know how to use Netflix to the fullest.
January 19, 2012 at 5:49 am

by DANIEL FELSENTHAL

Film

B Roll: A Tribute to John Goodman

In which we parse film culture so you don’t have to.
January 19, 2012 at 5:46 am

by ALEX HOSENBALL

Film

Extremely Soon and Incredibly Sad

Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel is adapted into an affecting cinematic affair
January 18, 2012 at 7:36 pm

by JULIA LIEBERGALL

Film

We Bought A Zoo Hits a Sentimental Note

Tigers and Lions and Bears: Oh My!
December 25, 2011 at 10:14 pm

by SHELBY RACHLEFF

Film

The Horse–y Side of War

Bad accents don’t ruin this children’s story of war.
December 24, 2011 at 1:02 pm

by LAUREN REED-GUY

Film

Sherlock’s Latest Mystery Comes Wearing A Touch of Lipstick

Mainstream audiences will happily munch their popcorn in time with both Holmes’ literal and figurative punches.
December 17, 2011 at 3:49 pm

by JENNY LEE

Film

‘Carnage’ is Worth Locking Yourself in A Small Theater

In Polanski’s latest effort, the dark comedy Carnage, he addresses (perhaps openly mocks) mankind’s commitment to any delusions of a civilized society.
December 16, 2011 at 8:42 pm

by CHRISTIAN SARKIS GRAHAM