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Review: ‘Insurgent’ adds to teenage-dystopian genre

By Jacqueline Borwick, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2015

“Insurgent” adds to the young-adult dystopian genre by building on its predecessor's fame.

Review: ‘Red Army’ uncovers Soviet past

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer • March 25, 2015

This award-winning documentary explores the lives of Russia's secret army during the Cold War: its national hockey team.

Review: ‘Cinderella’ a perfect fit to predecessors’ big shoes

By Ilana Diamant, Contributing Writer • March 18, 2015

In the live-action update of Disney's original animated feature, "Cinderella" embraces some positive changes while remaining true to the fairy tale.

Review: Iranian Vampire Western pleases audiences with perplexing horror

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • March 4, 2015

"A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night," Ana Lily Amirpour's directorial debut, puts a stunning spin on the typical story of star-crossed lovers.

Review: ‘Maps to the Stars’ shines light on taboo topics

By Christie Citranglo, Proofreader • March 3, 2015

"Maps to the Stars" explores incest, rape and schizophrenia in a gripping psychological drama.

Review: Twists and turns propel taut espionage thriller

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • February 24, 2015

"Kingsman: The Secret Service," starring Colin Firth and Samuel L. Jackson, adds a new flair to the stereotypical spy genre.

Review: Moore’s performance triumphs in ‘Still Alice’

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer • February 18, 2015

Written and directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, "Still Alice" follows the life of a renowned linguistics professor after she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

Review: Everyday humanity explored in “Two Days, One Night”

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • February 12, 2015

Emphasized by a spectacular performance from Marion Cotillard, "Two Days, One Night" examines the boundaries of human empathy.

Review: Strong performances propel underwritten narrative

By Austin Gold, Staff Writer • February 4, 2015

Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain and David Oyelowo star in "A Most Violent Year," driving a sometimes dull storyline.

Review: Prolific sniper’s biopic ultimately misses the mark

By Matthew Coogan, Contributing Writer • January 29, 2015

Directed by Clint Eastwood, "American Sniper" proved a one-dimensional and disappointing film.

Review: ‘Foxcatcher’ provides riveting character study

By Byron Bixler, Staff Writer • January 21, 2015

Directed by Bennett Miller, "Foxcatcher" stars Steve Carell as paranoid billionaire John du Pont and Channing Tatum as world-class wrestler Mark Schultz in a psychologically thrilling drama.

Review: Cumberbatch’s performance drives Turing biopic

By Mary Ford, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • January 15, 2015

Directed by Morten Tyldum and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kiera Knightly, "The Imitation Game" reveals the story of a little-known cryptographic genius punished for his homosexuality.