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“After Earth”

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I’ve never been a fan of M. Night Shyamalan’s brand of high-concept solemnity. Yet his latest, the sci-fi fantasy “After Earth,” is so measured — so delicate and quiet and grave — that I found myself … Continue reading →

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Sounds of the Italian Crime Cinema

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Related A good source. I wrote about funky movie themes back here.

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The Movies and Ms. B

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: People often make great claims for the movies as an art form. I suppose I’m one of them. But it must be remembered that they’re often at their best when aiming for the gut. What other … Continue reading →

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“Broke”

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I really like the documentary work of Billy Corben. He’s got a feel for muckraking sensationalism as well as a knack for weaving talking-head interviews into dense, colorful swathes of information. You can sense his inquisitiveness, … Continue reading →

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David, Victor, and Stanley

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“Respiro”

Paleo Retiree writes: Three and a half stars. Set on the harshly beautiful Italian island of Lampedusa, this 2002 film is EZ neorealism — and I don’t mean that as a putdown. For much of its length, the film is … Continue reading →

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Listing Movies: Horror Since 1980

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: David Edelstein and Bilge Ebiri discuss their fave horror films since 1980 here. It’s a pretty good list. But since such lists seem intended to inspire competing lists, I’ve included my own below. 1. Audition (Miike, … Continue reading →

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Horror Movie Posters

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Nosferatu. Does this word not sound like the deathbird calling your name at midnight? Beware you never say it — for then the pictures of life will fade to shadows, and haunting dreams will climb forth from … Continue reading →

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“Much Ado About Nothing”

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Whenever I see an interview with Joss Whedon I experience a slight urge to throw up. Yet I’ve enjoyed several of his projects. I thought his recent stab at “Much Ado About Nothing” was pretty good. … Continue reading →

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Johnnie To’s Romances

Sax von Stroheim writes: Johnnie To usually makes movies about cops and robbers, but in the spirit of the great Hollywood studio directors, he seems willing and able to tackle any popular genre. In the comments on his recent post … Continue reading →

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