‘Blue Ruin’ redeems the revenge thriller
Jeremy Saulnier’s new film foregoes formula to deliver atypical twists and turns.
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Religious films begin to flood the market
It’s been a decade since Mel Gibson’s bloody, polarizing The Passion of the Christ became an unlikely box office phenomenon, grossing more than $600 million worldwide and igniting a holy firestorm of controversy and theological debate, and Hollywood is still trying to replicate its success, especially its ability to appeal directly to Christian viewers. In […]
‘Bag Man’ takes your money and runs
A weak story and lackluster performances from Robert De Niro and John Cusack sink David Grovic’s grossly inept crime thriller.
Predicting the closest race in years
With the 86th Academy Awards only three days away, the Best Picture race has seemingly narrowed to a three-way duel between Alfonso Cuarón’s immersive sci-fi spectacle Gravity, Steve McQueen’s soul-searing historical drama 12 Years A Slave and David O. Russell’s flashy crime caper American Hustle. No matter which film ultimately triumphs, two things are already […]