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The music of Elliott Smith re-told through a documentarynew

IU Cinema shows a documentary based on the life and career of singer-songwriter Elliott Smith.
Godzilla: The biggest cock-blocker on Earthnew

It has its frustrating moments, but the new Godzilla is the best Ed's seen since the first one.
Nymphomaniac: Volume Onenew

I haven't seen so many dicks since the last session of the Indiana General Assembly.
'Medora': A found documentarynew

Best known for their work with 'Found' magazine, Davy Rothbart and Andrew Cohn are finishing up a documentary about basketball and the death of the small town.
Review: 'Tyrannosaur'new

Something about gritty, downbeat British character studies engages Ed. This one may not work for many others, though.
Review: 'With My Own Two Wheels'new

The next film in the IMA's We Are City film series offers an inspiring look at bike-fueled community action across the globe.
Review: 'Carnage'new

Propelled by juicy performances, Roman Polanski's brisk drama offers a fine opportunity to wallow in excess and feel superior afterward.
Review: 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'new

David Fincher's take on the first book in Steig Larsson's trilogy is dense, stylish and gripping. Be ready for some horrifying images.
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journeynew

A documentary on the man behind Elmo could've been a fluff piece. Turns out it's one of the year's best films and a heartfelt exploration of the creative process.
Interview: Guns N' Roses' Dj Ashbanew

After nearly two decades, Indiana native Axl Rose is back in town with a new Hoosier guitarist in tow.
NUVO |
Jeff Napier |
12-12-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Review: Love Crimenew

It may not be perfectly written and directed, but this French thriller (director Alain Corneau's final film) about a perfect crime is beautifully acted and worth a look.
Previewing the 2011 Indy LGBT Film Festivalnew

The decade-old cinematic celebration of the LGBT community returns this weekend to its now-comfy homes at the IMA and IUPUI Campus Center.
Review: Anonymousnew

This film's plot - that Shakespeare's plays were not written by him - is confusing, lurid hooey, but you'll have fun trying to wade through it.
Review: The Thingnew

If you haven't seen the other versions of this sci-fi thriller, do yourself a favor and check those out instead of this dreck.
Review: Margin Callnew

A well-crafted and -acted disaster movie, 'Margin Call' is like 'Titanic,' except the financial system is the boat and the characters are the crew AND the iceberg.