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Review: Marvel hammers out superhero success

By Michael Caffrey, Contributing Writer • November 14, 2013

The second standalone "Thor" movie delivers the same quality action sequences seen in the first film, but lacks Marvel's usual witty dialogue.

Review: Futuristic movie displays realism

By Amanda Hutchinson, Staff Writer • November 14, 2013

Based on the novel by Orson Scott Card, new movie "Ender's Game" captures the action-packed space-age story in beautiful detail.

Review: Director’s detail captures history

By Austin Gold, Staff Writer • November 13, 2013

"12 Years a Slave," directed by Steve McQueen, gives an unflinching look at the horrors of slavery.

Review: Cannibal movie serves up tasty visuals

By Nina Varilla, Staff Writer • November 6, 2013

"We Are What We Are," a horror movie about a cannibal family, delivers great acting and story.

Review: Empowering film breaks cultural norms

By Nina Varilla, Staff Writer • November 4, 2013

"Wadjda," the first film completely shot in Saudi Arabia, tells the story of a girl defying gender-norms in conservative Saudi Arabia.

Review: Shockingly violent film boringly explores drug world

By Michael Caffrey, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2013

"The Counselor," a film written by Cormac McCarthy, fails to live up to the author's previous hit, "No Country for Old Men."

Review: Cerebral drama lacks intensity

By Daniel Wisniewski, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2013

Three of the largest news media organizations in the world, The Guardian, Der Spiegel and The New York Times, communicate with one another, pressing for more time as they all prepare to publish the same...

Review: Gandolfini shines in final film foray

By Austin Gold, Staff Writer • October 23, 2013

The recently deceased James Gandolfini was probably best known for his dramatic role in “The Sopranos,” but his comedy work in films like “In the Loop” was arguably just as good. “Enough Said,”...

Review: Suspense sails strong in emotional epic

By Josh Greenfield, Staff Writer • October 22, 2013

In making “Captain Phillips,” based on the pirate hijacking of an American freighter ship in 2009, Director Paul Greengrass faced the uphill battle of creating a thrilling and suspenseful-enough film...

Review: Thriller blasts off with outstanding cast

By Ethan Wennberg, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2013

"Gravity" gives spectacular visuals and equally impressive performances.

Review: Love endures in artistic documentary

By Nina Varilla, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2013

Director Zachary Heinzerling's documentary, "Cutie and The Boxer," explores the relationship of Ushio Shinohara, boxing painter, and his wife, Noriko.

Review: Suspenseful drama arrests audiences

By Byron Bixler, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2013

In intense thriller "Prisoners," Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman give some of the best performances of their careers.