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The Beginning of the AIDS Crisisnew

It isn't often that those on the front lines of war or disaster survive to tell their story.
San Antonio Current |
Gregg Barrios |
06-14-2012 |
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Tags: We Were Here, David Weissman
The Summer Movie Previewnew

A look at the blockbusters coming soon to a theatre near you.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
05-24-2012 |
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First Positionnew

A fascinating ballet doc explores the sacrificial and the spiritual of all-or-nothing competition.
Orlando Weekly |
Justin Strout |
05-24-2012 |
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Cannes Opener: Wes Anderson’s Divine Kingdom

Wes Anderson has honed his formally composed vernacular of kitschy nostalgic magic realism cinema to a super fine point.
City Pulse |
Cole Smithey |
05-21-2012 |
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Shining a Light on Bullyingnew

'Bully' -- controversial before it was released -- tells heartbreaking stories about a big problem.
Tucson Weekly |
Colin Boyd |
04-18-2012 |
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Tags: Bully, Bully review
Second-Rate on Purposenew

In 'Casa de Mi Padre,' Will Ferrell finally seems fully comfortable being Will Ferrell.
Tucson Weekly |
Colin Boyd |
03-19-2012 |
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Tags: casa de mi padre
Bombers, Bullets and Black Historynew

White critics miss the point of Red Tails.
Eugene Weekly |
Dante Zuniga-West |
02-09-2012 |
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Tags: Red Tails, Tuskegee airmen
The Life of a Citynew

A new documentary looks to urban planning to solve tomorrow's problems.
Hartford Advocate |
John Adamian |
02-01-2012 |
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Tags: Gary Hustwit, Urbanized
Maybe Babiesnew

A look at the less obvious films we just might love this coming year.
Orlando Weekly |
Justin Strout |
01-06-2012 |
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Werner Herzog's Riveting Death Row Docnew

Herzog's fervent fans surely rushed out to see Into the Abyss over the weekend, but for those who need coaxing, let me urge you to do the same in the limited time left for this title.
Scorsese's Hugo celebrates the joy and art of moviemakingnew

The brilliance of Hugo is that director Martin Scorsese appropriates the en vogue 3-D technology of today's movies to preserve and venerate pioneers of the medium.
Tags: Martin Scorsese, Hugo
The Muppets Charms With Nostalgia, but Feels Far From Freshnew

After 12 years without a theatrical release, The Muppets is in many ways both a charming return to form and a surprising letdown.
San Antonio Current |
Kiko Martinez |
11-22-2011 |
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Hallmark Hunternew

Johnny Depp finally bestows an origin story upon a gonzo legend.
Orlando Weekly |
Justin Strout |
10-27-2011 |
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'Margin Call' Occupies Wall Streetnew

If the current global financial crisis is remotely interesting to you, I can't recommend Margin Call enough.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
10-26-2011 |
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Moneyball=$$$new

"I couldn't let go of this story about these guys who were trapped in an unfair game."
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
09-26-2011 |
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