The Broken Circle Breakdown review: a mournful tune
Electric sexiness and very modern motifs overlie a wonderfully old-fashioned melodrama… a highly gratifying one, if you enjoy a good ol’ weep.
Month: March 2014
Out of the Furnace review: brothers in yawns
A pungent reek of testosterone stinks up this high-toned apologetic for vigilantism and revenge. Still: great performances! (new DVD/VOD US/Can)
Edge of Tomorrow footage reveal report
About 25 minutes of footage from the film and a Q&A with director Doug Liman reveals some pleasant surprises (and a reason to worry). No spoilers!
Doctor Who thing: Devo Spice raps about the Doctors
“The red-headed stepson of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic and Eminem” has just released his collection of comedy raps entitled I Am the Doctor…
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For trailer: urban decay
I really liked Sin City, so it makes me sad to say this, but: Be afraid.
London photo of the day: platform closed
The train is moving too fast to get a clear shot at that intriguing “Platform Closed” label where the station name would be.
Lee Daniels’ The Butler (aka The Butler) review: civil-rights servant
A deeply moving melodrama about a subtly subversive black butler at the heart of the White House. You will need Kleenex.
Short Term 12 review: life in the long term
A heartbreaking drama about the lingering affects of childhood abuse and neglect, even under the best of curative circumstances.
Drinking Buddies review: subtextual romance
A beautifully observed dramedy about modern friendship and romance; funny, poignant, unforgettable.
Doctor Who thing: what if the Doctors were dogs?
Meet the Dogtors, by artist Christie Cox…
