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Lola rennt (1998)

No Author — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:15:00 EST

The Science of Sleep

No Author — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:10:00 EST

Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain

No Author — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:04:00 EST

Release Date: April 25, 2001

Runtime: 129 minutes

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FILM and SCREEN WATCHLIST - The Vanishing On 7th Street

Film and Screen — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST

FILM and SCREEN WATCHLIST - HOWL

Film and Screen — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST

FILM and SCREEN WATCHLIST - Due Date

Film and Screen — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST

FILM and SCREEN WATCHLIST - Resident Evil Afterlife

Film and Screen — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST

The Hurt Locker

Film and Screen — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:30:00 EST

FILM and SCREEN WATCHLIST - Sucker Punch

Film and Screen — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST

Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 (L'ennemi public n°1)

Film and Screen — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST

Going the Distance

Film and Screen — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST

Machete

Film and Screen — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

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Film and Screen — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:04:00 EST

Chak Jawana

Film and Screen — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

CHANGE OF PLANS (LE CODE A CHANGÉ)

Film and Screen — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

FILM and SCREEN FLASHBACK - Sexy Beast

Film and Screen — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

Highwater

Film and Screen — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

The Milk of Sorrow (La Teta Asustada)

Film and Screen — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

Daniel & Ana

Film and Screen — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

Baghdad Texas

Film and Screen — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

Takers

Film and Screen — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

Piranha 3-D

Film and Screen — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

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Film and Screen — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:52:00 EST

Nanny McPhee Returns

Film and Screen — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

The Switch

Film and Screen — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

What If...

Film and Screen — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

The FILM and SCREEN WATCH LIST - A Film Unfinished

Film and Screen — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:00:00 EST

Peepli Live

Film and Screen — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

FILM and SCREEN WATCH LIST - The Scenesters

Film and Screen — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:00:00 EST

Animal Kingdom

Film and Screen — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

FILM and SCREEN WATCH LIST - Army Of Crime

Film and Screen — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:00:00 EST

Eat, Pray, Love

Film and Screen — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

FILM and SCREEN WATCH LIST - Mao's Last Dancer

Film and Screen — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:00:00 EST

The Expendables - The Most Critic-Proof Film Of The Year

Film and Screen — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

Sadly bereft of Van Damme and Segal, these EXPENDABLES are as exciting and entertaining as the superb promotional art would lead you to believe.

The FILM and SCREEN WATCH LIST - THE AMERICAN

Film and Screen — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:00:00 EST

FILM and Screen FLASHBACK - CITIZEN KANE

Film and Screen — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane" is widely considered to be the greatest film to ever come out of Hollywood. The film is basically about a group of reporters who are trying to decipher the last word ever spoke by Charles Foster Kane, the millionaire newspaper tycoon: "Rosebud." The film begins with a news reel detailing Kane's life for the masses, and then from there, we are shown flashbacks from Kane's life.

THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT

Film and Screen — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

The FILM and SCREEN WATCH LIST - TRON LEGACY

No Author — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:00:00 EST

Theatrical Release: Dec 17, 2010 Wide

The FILM and SCREEN WATCH LIST - MONSTERS

No Author — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:00:00 EST

Theatrical Release: Oct 29, 2010 Limited

Exam

Film and Screen — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

A small budget and modest cast are assembled into a taught psychological thriller.

The FILM and SCREEN WATCH LIST - LET ME IN

Film and Screen — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:00:00 EST

Theatrical Release: Oct 1, 2010 Wide

Afterlife

Film and Screen — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

After a horrific car accident, Anna (Christina Ricci) wakes up to find the local funeral director Eliot Deacon (Liam Neeson) preparing her body for her funeral. Confused, terrified and feeling still very much alive, Anna doesn�t believe she�s dead, despite the funeral director�s reassurances that she is merely in transition to the afterlife.

The FILM and Screen WATCH LIST - BURLESQUE

Film and Screen — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:14:00 EST

Theatrical Release: Nov 24, 2010 Wide

Step Up 3-D - Dancing=A+, Plot C-

Film and Screen — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

Diector Jon Chu keeps the dancing center stage and the all-to-familiar plot and ridiculous dialogue to a minimum and the result is a thoroughly enjoyable.

The Other Guys - A Satisfying Action Comedy

Film and Screen — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:17:00 EST

The Other Guys is exactly what you expect from director Adam McKay and Will Ferrell (Anchorman, Talladega Nights, Step Brothers.) The action set pieces are extremely well executed, the supporting cast is diverse and superb (Eva Mendes, Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson, Steve Coogan) and the comedy is off-beat. Even when jokes don't quite hit their marks the enthusiasm of the actors is enough to keep the audience smiling. The Other Guys is thoroughly charming.

Luke Wilson's Top Five Films

Film and Screen — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:28:00 EST

Wilson's film acting career began with the lead role in the short film Bottle Rocket in 1994, which was co-written by Wilson's older brother Owen and director Wes Anderson. Bottle Rocket was later made into a feature-length film in 1996.

After moving to Hollywood with his two brothers, he was cast opposite Calista Flockhart with romantic designs in Telling Lies in America and made a cameo appearance in the film-within-the-film of Scream 2 (both 1997). Wilson filmed back-to-back romantic films opposite Drew Barrymore, Best Men, about a group of friends who pull off a heist on their way to a wedding, and Home Fries (both 1998), about two brothers interested in the same woman for very different reasons. (Off-screen, the actor won the girl; he and Barrymore became a couple, but parted ways in 1998.) Wilson remained in demand, playing the doctor beau of a schoolteacher in Rushmore (also 1998), directed by Anderson and co-written by brother Owen.

Middle Men

Film and Screen — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:22:00 EST

Like BOOGIE NIGHTS for the internet age, MIDDLE MEN is a comic look at the origins of the porn boom on the web. The oh-so-prescient Jack sees dollar... Like BOOGIE NIGHTS for the internet age, MIDDLE MEN is a comic look at the origins of the porn boom on the web. The oh-so-prescient Jack sees dollar signs when he imagines the combination of the newly popular internet and the pornography industry, and he starts a lucrative business. But while Jack just wants to hold on to his normal life, he finds his existence invaded by F.B.I. agents, terrorists, and the Russian mob.

The Disappearance of Alice Creed

Film and Screen — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:13:00 EST

The Disappearance of Alice Creed, a British thriller about a meticulously planned kidnapping, is the type of constricted genre piece we�re traditionally good at: put three actors in a single set, in this case a bolt-fitted, soundproofed flat, and watch the sparks fly.

The Oxford Murders

Film and Screen — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

The fact that cult favorite director Alex de la Iglesia (Dance With The Devil) has had this undeniably weird whodunit buried by it's distributors for nearly two years does not bode well. While it's not a truly terrible film, the reality is that it is not very good film. This is largely due to Alex de la Iglesia's uncharacteristic restraint combined with a poorly written script and the disastrous casting of Elijah Wood.

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Film and Screen — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:08:00 EST

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Charlie St. Cloud

Film and Screen — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

Charlie St. Cloud will resonate with its 12-year-old female target audience. The rest of us have to pretend like we understand, or ignore the whole thing entirely.

Centurion

Film and Screen — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

Dinner for Schmucks - Genuinely Unfunny and Meanspirited

Film and Screen — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Very, Very little of this studio farce is spent at the dinner table - and that is a crying shame. Carrell and Rudd are two of the most charming actors in recent American film comedies, however, neither of their characters in Dinner for Schmucks is very likable. Supporting characters are not given much to work with. Very few of the intended laughs hit their marks. The whole effort seems like a misfire from one setup to another. The film is just not very funny.

Upcoming Films Of Interest

Film and Screen — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:12:00 EST

Upcoming Films Of Interest

Let The Right One In
Centurion
The Expendables
The American

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World - A Fantastic Mashup

Michael Kagdis — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

The film doesn�t quite lead down a logically fulfilling path, which is unfortunate for a movie that does so much genuine work to be endearing. Still, that�s not the end of Scott Pilgrim�s World. Over all, the movie is a wound up fastball of joy, and it�s all wrapped up in a neat little package of self-awareness, classic style humor, and a huge heart that is made out of pixels.

Twilight Eclipse - Overly Melodramatic and Repetative

Film and Screen — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Fair

The welcomed difference in the Twilight movie franchise's third installment is the competent direction of David Slade (30 Days of Night.) He is a visual director and his skills are well used in Eclipse. Action sequences feel tense and the CGI is considerably better than in New Moon.

The Extra Man - A sophisticated and moving comedy that does not quite work

Film and Screen — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Good

The Extra Man intends to be a sophisticated comedy, but there are few laughs.

SALT - Jolie Is Luminous and Worth More Than Her Weight

Film and Screen — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Good

SALT is a very well crafted film, make no mistake. It's producers have methodically massaged it's development since we first heard about some 'spy' movie which had originally been written for Tom Cruise and had been given the feminine recasting of Jolie. Of course Jolie is a well established action star (the Tomb Raider films, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Wanted), however, it seems the motion picture public relations gods at Sony wanted to reinforce the idea that SALT is a BIG Summer movie with a BIG star (as big as Tom Cruise!) To anyone who has seen Jolie's previous work, whether skewing toward action or drama, her skills are well known. She is luminous on screen and able to engage in physically demanding roles with credibility.

Film and Screen Reviews - July 26th through August 2nd 2010

Film and Screen — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:47:00 EST

Film and Screen Reviews - July 26th through August 2nd 2010

Countdown to Zero - An Effective Play On Our Collective Fears

Film and Screen — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Rating: Excellent

COUNTDOWN TO ZERO traces the history of the atomic bomb from its origins to the present state of global affairs: nine nations possessing nuclear weapons capabilities with others racing to join them, with the world held in a delicate balance that could be shattered by an act of terrorism, failed diplomacy, or a simple accident. Overall, the film depicts a very specific form of helplessness.

The World's Largest User-Generated Feature Film

Michael Kagdis — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:20:00 EST

Life In A Day is a historic global experiment to create the world's largest user-generated feature film: a documentary, shot in a single day, by you. On July 24, you have 24 hours to capture a glimpse of your life on camera. The most compelling and distinctive footage will be edited into an experimental documentary film, executive produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Kevin Macdonald.

For more information, visit youtube.com/lifeinaday.

Farewell (L'affaire Farewell)

Michael Kagdis — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Rating: Good

Cold War spy games are seen through family stress in Farewell, based on the real-life case of a Soviet mole who leaked top-secret documentation of a large industrial-espionage network to the West in 1981.

Life During Wartime - Unsettlingly Irrelevant

Michael Kagdis — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Rating: Fair

The Concert - Hugely Entertaining

Michael Kagdis — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Hugely entertaining and impressively directed, this is a frequently funny French farce with a terrific ensemble cast and an expertly paced script that builds to a powerfully emotional climax. The music is sensational.

Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo - Delightfully Weird

Michael Kagdis — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Rating: Excellent

Filmmaker Jessica Oreck has assembled Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo, a delightfully weird documentary and, although the title suggests a much more playful take on the subject, the unfolding tale of Japan's obsession with critters is thoroughly involving.

Cairo Time - It's Enough To Make You Get On A Plane

Michael Kagdis — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Rating: Excellent

A middle-aged romance finds it's way to us, through the barrage of Summer film fare, at the heart of the small, character-driven film.

Queen Of The Sun - Fascinating

Michael Kagdis — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Excellent

Bees keep the earth in bloom and provide humans with honey, wax and pollination for our food for more than 10,000 years. Through animation and imagery, Queen of The Sun uncovers how bees were revered by the Egyptians, Mayans and Greeks, but the bond between humans and bees, once a sacred partnership is now a complicated, profit-driven, industrial enterprise.

Seeking answers through unique and unusual beekeepers and scientists who have heart-felt respect for their bees we confront and address the harsh realities causing the bees to disappear.

The Killer Inside Me - Disturbing But Watchable Noir

Michael Kagdis — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Good

Affleck turns in an controlled performance as Lou Ford, a deputy sheriff in a sleepy western town in the '50s, an incidentally a natural-born killer. He never looks like a cold blooded killer and that is precisely what is so terrifying about him.

Around A Small Mountain - Irresistibly Charming

Michael Kagdis — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Excellent

The Sorcerer's Apprentice - Not So Spellbinding

Michael Kagdis — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

Good

Brought to you by the team who created the National Treasure movies, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Jon Turteltaub and actor Nicolas Cage. No need to brush up on your American History this time around. In fact, no need to think much at all....and it's not completely a bad thing.

HARRY BROWN - Bloody, Violent and Emotional

Michael Kagdis — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

GOOD

Bloody, violent and emotional. Michael Caine's performance allows the film to rise above it's cliche roots but only barely so. Have no illusions, this is a very dark film and very far removed from the cartoonish violence of the last couple decades of 'revenge' cinema, therefore, it is not recommended for the meek. It's solemn tone and deeply emotional underpinnings make the plentiful violence shocking.

HOWL - Represents It's Literary Source Masterfully

Michael Kagdis — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EST

Howl is a very effective film and James Franco is excellent. It is not always an easy movie to watch, however, it addresses it's source in a straightforward manner and displays great integrity for the literary masterpiece from which it takes it name. The film is thoroughly engaging throughout.

EXCELLENT

Howl is a very effective film and James Franco is excellent. It is not always an easy movie to watch, however, it addresses it's source in a straightforward manner and displays great integrity for the literary masterpiece from which it takes it name. The film is thoroughly engaging throughout.

Get Low - Splendid Storytelling

Michael Kagdis — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

An engrossing tale. Duvall is exceptional and Murray and Spacek do not disappoint. Lucas Black finally receives a role worthy of his talent.

Despicable Me - Universal's Illumination Entertainment Hits The Ground Running!

Michael Kagdis — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

A bevy of loveable characters, clever writing and genuinely fun.
Universal Studio's fledgling Illumination Entertainment's first outing sets the bar very, very high.
Sincerely sweet and engaging - straight through it's credits.

Top Notch Production Elevates PREDATORS above it's B-movie source material

Michael Kagdis — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST

Strong production work here makes this a worthwhile event- cinematography, score, stuntwork - all top notch.

Winnebago Man (2010)

Michael Kagdis — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:25:00 EST

Jack Rebney is the most famous man you�ve never heard of � an RV salesman whose hilarious, foul-mouthed outbursts circulated underground on VHS tapes in the 90s before turning into a full-blown Internet phenomenon, seen by more than 20 million people worldwide.

Great Directors (2010)

Michael Kagdis — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:21:00 EST

Loach, Liliana Cavani, Todd Haynes, Catherine Breillat, Richard Linklater, and John Sayles. These interviews more than just chronicle Ismailos� encounters with ten remarkable men and women.

The Agony and the Ecstasy of Phil Spector (2010)

Michael Kagdis — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:15:00 EST

Legendary pop music genius, record producer Phil Spector created the �wall of sound� behind some of the greatest hits of the �60s: Be My Baby, He�s a Rebel, Da Doo Ron Ron, You�ve Lost That Lovin�... Legendary pop music genius, record producer Phil Spector created the �wall of sound� behind some of the greatest hits of the �60s: Be My Baby, He�s a Rebel, Da Doo Ron Ron, You�ve Lost That Lovin� Feeling, to name just a few.

Kick-Ass (2010)

Michael Kagdis — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:30:00 EST

Mark Millar's violent comic tale of wannabe superheroes is adapted by writer-director Matthew Vaughn (LAYER CAKE) with this Marv Films production. Aaron Johnson stars as a teen who steps out of his... Mark Millar's violent comic tale of wannabe superheroes is adapted by writer-director Matthew Vaughn (LAYER CAKE) with this Marv Films production. Aaron Johnson stars as a teen who steps out of his house one day with a mask and a painted baseball bat and starts to fight crime even though he has no superpowers. Lyndsy Fonseca co-stars as the character's object of desire, with Nicolas Cage also appearing as an ex-cop whose hatred of a drug lord forces him to train his daughter to be a lethal vigilante.

The Good, the Bad, the Weird (2009)

Michael Kagdis — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:31:00 EST

Set in the 1930s Manchurian desert, where lawlessness rules and ethnic groups clash, three Korean men fatefully meet each other on a train. The Good, Do-won (JUNG Woo-sung) is a bounty hunter who tracks down criminals with rewards on their heads. The Bad, Chang-yi (LEE Byung-hun) is the leader of a group of bandits and can't stand to be second best. The Weird, Tae-goo (SONG Kang-ho) is a train robber with nine lives.

The Square (2010)

Michael Kagdis — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:24:00 EST

A stylish, twist-filled film noir, THE SQUARE centers on an adulterous couple whose scheming leads to arson, blackmail and murder. Escaping the monotony of a loveless marriage, Raymond becomes entangled in an affair with the beautiful and troubled Carla. Ray�s moral limits are tested when Carla presents him with the proceeds of her controlling husband�s latest crime. This is their chance: Take the money and run. If only it were that simple...

Movie: Edge Of Darkness

Michael Kagdis — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:08:00 EST

Movie: The Girl On The Train

Michael Kagdis — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:56:00 EST

The Metropolitan Opera Live In HD: Carmen

Michael Kagdis — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:43:00 EST

Movie: 44 Inch Chest

Michael Kagdis — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:27:00 EST

Movie: Fish Tank

Michael Kagdis — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:22:00 EST

FISH TANK is the story of Mia (KATIE JARVIS), a volatile 15-year-old, who is always in trouble and who has become excluded from school and ostracized by her friends

Movie: The Hurt Locker

Michael Kagdis — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:16:00 EST

The Hurt Locker is a riveting, suspenseful portrait of the courage under fire of the military�s most unrecognized heroes: the technicians of the bomb squad, who volunteer to challenge the odds and save lives in one of the world�s most dangerous places.

SPIDER-MAN: SUMMER 2012

Film and Screen — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 07:38:00 EST

Peter Parker is going back to high school when the next Spider-Man hits theaters in the summer of 2012.

Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios announced today they are moving forward with a film based on a script by James Vanderbilt that focuses on a teenager dealing with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises.

Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Michael Kagdis — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:31:00 EST

Cracking the $$ Code

Michael Kagdis — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:19:00 EST

Whether you are a professional, have your own business, work for a corporation or are re-entering the workforce, this book provides practical getting-ahead lessons from a successful woman who learned it in the trenches. Learn how to recognize your own value, get paid what you deserve, set goals, understand the importance of contracts as a value proposition, and find a mentor. Learn that image matters. Learn the importance of taking risks and why persistence always wins the race. Decipher the code and move forward.