Clooney film depicts hardball politics
George Clooney’s latest film The Ides of March gives a haunting portrayal of campaign trails and the dark underworld of politics.
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Actress’ directorial debut proves success
Renowned actress Vera Farmiga makes a smashing debut with her film of personal narrative and intrinsic discovery.
Reitman fails to ground himself in reality
Up in the Air ignores any statutes of limitation on making fun of the American economy and goes straight for the jugular — finding veins of comedy and drama within the plight of the American worker. With a director like Jason Reitman at the helm, Up in the Air is hardly typical as satire, and, […]
Reitman finds himself on the ascent
The Oscar-nominated director further hones his comedic ability with Up in the Air.
‘Goats’ driven by bleating hearts, not substance
An army general is sitting at his desk, staring intensely at the wall. He gets up, runs toward the wall and, believing he will easily go through it, hits the wall and falls onto the ground, disappointed. He has the skills — or at least he thinks he does — of The Men Who Stare […]