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Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez travel El Camino de Santiago in The Waynew

My son is in a class by himself,” actor Martin Sheen (Apocalypse Now, TV’s The West Wing) told the Current during a phone interview when asked how his son, Emilio Estevez, compares to some of the great directors he has worked with during his 50-year career

San Antonio Current | Kiko Martínez | 10-26-2011 | Reviews

'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 | Reviews

Tags: Occupy Wall Street, #Occupy, Margin Call

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.

NUVO | Ed Johnson-Ott | 10-24-2011 | Reviews

Tags: John Carpenter, Joel Edgerton, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, The Thing from Another World, The Thing

Young Love: Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones Deliver the Precious Pain

A surprisingly sweet and candid look at the problematic nature of young love, "Like Crazy" is a sturdy romantic showcase for Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones who share an undeniable sensual chemistry.

City Pulse | Cole Smithey | 10-24-2011 | Reviews

Art Film Confidential: Julia Leigh Fires a Shot Across the Bough

A bold feminist exploitation think-piece about the perceived and disguised societal demands placed on women, "Sleeping Beauty" is a hauntingly erotic film that languishes in the recesses of your sub-conscious.

City Pulse | Cole Smithey | 10-24-2011 | Reviews

Johnny English Reborn: Spy-Jinksnew

As before, Atkinson plays the British agent who sees himself as James Bond but instead comes across as a Limey version of Inspector Clouseau.

Creative Loafing (Charlotte) | Matt Brunson | 10-24-2011 | Reviews

Where'd He Get Those Boots? Shrek Spin-Off Shows Off

Spun off from the finally-adjourned Shrek franchise, "Puss in Boots" is a well crafted DreamWorks animated movie that succeeds in spite of, rather than with the aid of its extraneous 3D treatment.

City Pulse | Cole Smithey | 10-24-2011 | Reviews

Hunter’s Legacy: Robinson Directs Depp

"The Rum Diary" is clearly a labor of love from Johnny Depp who came across Hunter S. Thompson's unpublished early novel while visiting his literary friend at his home in Colorado.

City Pulse | Cole Smithey | 10-21-2011 | Reviews

To Be or Not To Be (True)new

"As soon as we start seriously turning to big-budget Hollywood films for where we learn our history, we're in trouble."

Boise Weekly | George Prentice | 10-20-2011 | Reviews

Tags: Anonymous

The Human Centipede II is a Meta-Sequel that Doesn’t Say Anythingnew

Shot in stark black and white, the film starts out on macabre ground: There is a dumpy, bug-eyed parking garage security guard named Martin, who does his job while engaging in his favorite hobby, watching Human Centipede for the 189th time on his computer.

Charleston City Paper | Kevin Young | 10-20-2011 | Reviews

Tags: Film, Human Centipede, Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence, The Human Centipede II

Prequel to John Carpenter’s 1982 Classic Gets Away with Murdernew

Is there a reason to remake good films beyond the obvious temptation to cash in on a great title? For artistry’s sake, it’s certainly better to remake good ideas marred by bad acting, writing, or directing, than trying to imitate what’s been done before, and better.

San Antonio Current | Enrique Lopetegui | 10-20-2011 | Reviews