Movies
Shadows of Liberty
OFFICIAL SELECTION, HOT DOCS 2012 As more and more media fall under the control of conglomerates, the political, social and economic power of corporations is growing and the free press is being hunted to extinction. At least, thats the premise of this timely, convincing doc essential viewing for
Renoir
A portrait of the artist as a young and old man, this biopic follows both the decline of impressionist master Pierre Auguste Renoir and the rise of his son Jean, who would become of the worlds greatest filmmakers. Expectedly gorgeous. (Georgia Straight)
The Rep – A Documentary about Independent, Repertory, Cinemas
OTTAWA PREMIERE | OFFICIAL SELECTION, AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL 2012 We could tell you what its like to run an independent cinema, but instead, we present this doc that chronicles the first year of the Toronto Underground Cinema and the final fates of countless other repertory theatres. By the credits,
Parker
Films based on Donald E. Westlakes Parker novels have been made before (including the Lee-Marvin-starring Point Blank), but until now, none was allowed to actually use the Parker name and who but Jason Statham could step into the role? Solidly entertaining. (AV Club)
Paris-Manhattan
ParisManhattan : Woody Allen :: Play It Again Sam : Humphrey Bogart, and is also a good-humoured film. It left me with a warm sense of feeling. (Flickering Myth)
Mommie Dearest
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY | WINNER OF FIVE RAZZIE AWARDS Celebrate Mothers Day with this camp anti-classic about what it was like to grow up with Joan Crawford for a mom and please, if you hang up your coat before the film starts, no wire hangers. Not so bad its
Life of Pi
WINNER OF FOUR OSCARS, INCLUDING BEST DIRECTOR Catching a seemingly-unfilmable tiger by the tail, Oscar-winning director Ang Lee transforms Yann Martels bestselling novel into a miraculous achievement of storytelling and a landmark of visual mastery. It is also a moving spiritual achievement. (Roger Ebert)
A Good Day to Die Hard
John McClane packs his endless supply of one-liners and his surprising longevity for a trip to Moscow in this fifth installment of the Die Hard franchise. Roubles well spent.
The Gatekeepers
OSCAR NOMINEE, BEST DOCUMENTARY The name of Israels security agency, Shin Bet, translates as in service of safety. But what has Shin Bet done in the service of safety and at what cost? Here, the answers to those questions come from the agencys former heads, and their openness is
Cool Hand Luke
ROGER EBERTS GREAT MOVIES It is a great film. On that most of us can agree. But such a film could not possibly be made in more recent decades, not one starring Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise or other actors comparable to Paul Newman’s stature. (Roger Ebert)