Reclusive filmmaker Terrence Malick tries to explain the meaning of all existence in “The Tree of Life,” a sprawling, non-linear drama now available on Blu-ray and DVD (but not on Netflix or Redbox until Nov. 8). The film enthralled some and frustrated more with its fragmented storytelling, minimalist dialogue and lengthy sequences in space and […]
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In politics, loyalty is more important than doing the right thing. So says “The Ides of March,” the political thriller directed, co-written and co-starring George Clooney. Set during a Democratic presidential primary race, “Ides of March” doesn’t have a positive opinion on the business of politicking. Even the players who work with a self-established ethical
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There are two halves to “50/50” that wouldn’t be very entertaining if they each expanded into its own full-length movie. A movie about fighting a rare form of cancer isn’t many people’s idea of escapist entertainment. And watching Seth Rogen laugh through yet another raunchy stoner comedy wouldn’t be so annoying had he not already
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