STALINGRAD Is a Striking Spectacle Hindered by Corny Melodrama
Over the years, there have been many depictions of the Battle of Stalingrad in cinema. This includes films in 1989, …Read the Rest
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NON-STOP Silliness Is Elevated Slightly by Its Strong Cast
After Liam Neeson’s exploits in The Grey, Unknown and Taken, it’s beginning to seem like the actor is carving out …Read the Rest
POMPEII Is Enjoyable for All the Wrong Reasons
Sometimes, it can be difficult to rate a movie. Pompeii is certainly intended to be an exaggerated melodrama. It also …Read the Rest
WINTER’S TALE Is More Confusing Than Beguiling
Based on the highly regarded novel of the same name by Mark Helprin, Winter’s Tale yearns to be a romantic …Read the Rest
ROBOCOP Misses the Bullseye
A beloved modern sci-fi classic, the original RoboCop hardly seems like an ideal property to remake. The good news is …Read the Rest
THE LEGO MOVIE Is Well Constructed
It’s hard to walk into The Lego Movie and not expect to see a ninety-minute ad for a toy line. …Read the Rest
THE MONUMENTS MEN Fires Blanks
The Monuments Men is a tribute to a little known unit who performed incredible feats towards the close of World …Read the Rest
LABOR DAY for Romance Film Fans Only
It may have been marketed as a serious drama or at one point even an awards contender, but it’s clear …Read the Rest
OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS (ANIMATED) 2014 An Exceptionally Strong Collection
With the Academy Awards only a month away, Landmark Theatres is giving moviegoers the opportunity to check out all of …Read the Rest
OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS (LIVE-ACTION) 2014 a Varied and Interesting Showcase
Also opening today is The Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Films for 2014. Just as with the animated shorts (featured …Read the Rest