Film
Flat jokes, inconsistent plot hold back family-friendly 'Croods'
- 20th Century Fox
BY CONRAD FOREMAN
“The Croods” is a well animated film that will please younger audiences all over. Unfortunately, it’s not one that will stand up to the test of more seasoned movie-watchers, due to a lack of humor and plot inconsistencies.
'Olympus' surprises with unexpected strengths and flaws
- FilmDistrict
BY MAYANK MATHUR
As a film, “Olympus Has Fallen” is never stronger than when tested: It excels in areas unexpected, and falls flat when it’s meant to fly high.
Brianne Johnson: Lamenting the decline of the DVD
BY BRIANNE JOHNSON
Between Netflix, OnDemand, local video rental houses, online streaming and YouTube, why drop $20 for a movie that can be so easily accessed for free?
Korine masters eye candy, commentary in feverish 'Breakers'
- A24
BY ANDREW MCCLURE
In his fleshly neon-porno, “Spring Breakers” director Korine force-feeds us panache and begs us to listen closely.
'Stoker' loses humanity to provocative macabre
- Fox Searchlight
BY MATT EASTON
The moments of clarity, while few and far between, prove that “Stoker” could’ve been one of the movies of the year, but ultimately, the clutter overwhelms.
Ken Burns and co-director discuss new documentary 'Central Park Five'
BY NATALIE GADBOIS
“The Central Park Five” is not a political statement, nor a harsh judgment. It is a story, defined by the men who lost their youth because of issues so much greater than them and so far out of their control. It is their story, finally being told.
'The Call' horrifies with convincingly traumatizing performances
- TriStar
BY NOAH COHEN
Though “The Call” exploits a tired movie outline, it holds and horrifies throughout. It’s not flawless, but it’s damn scary.
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