Sarah Silverman gives it her all, but she can’t stop “I Smile Back” from falling into the trappings of a “rich white people problems” movie.
Review: Sarah Silverman can't save 'I Smile Back'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:05 am · January 28th, 2015
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Review: 'Brooklyn' is a romance that hits those with a heart hard
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:36 am · January 27th, 2015
Saoirse Ronan and Emory Cohen shine in John Crowley’s moving “Brooklyn” which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival on Monday night.
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Review: Entertaining 'Dope' asks if you're a geek or a menace or both
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:46 pm · January 26th, 2015
Rick Famuyiwa has created something special with his new dramedy “Dope,” but a lot of its success is thanks to an impressive performance from newcomer Shameik Moore.
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Review: 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl' turns the coming of age genre on its head
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 5:27 pm · January 25th, 2015
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon’s “Me and Early and the Dying Girl” may just be the first instant classic – yep – from the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. It’s simply wonderful.
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Review: Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig bring comedic fireworks to 'Mistress America'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 2:27 am · January 25th, 2015
Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig continue their winning ways with “Mistress America,” the followup to the critically acclaimed “Frances Ha” which premiered Saturday at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
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Review: Newcomer Bel Powley is magnificent in the wondrous 'Diary of a Teenage Girl'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:19 pm · January 24th, 2015
Kristen Wiig and Alexander Skarsgard are fantastic in Marielle Heller’s directorial debut “The Diary of a Teenage Girl,” but its newcomer Bel Powley who steals the show.
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Review: When Felicity Jones is the best part of 'True Story' we've got problems
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:40 pm · January 24th, 2015
Jonah Hill and James Franco are simply miscast in “True Story,” a new drama from director Rupert Goold.
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Review: James Marsden steals the outrageous comedy 'The D Train' from Jack Black
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:34 am · January 24th, 2015
James Marsden steals the show in the outrageous, funny and impressive new comedy “The D Train” which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival on Friday.
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Review: 'Stockholm, Pennsylvania' can't survive the dreaded suspension of disbelief
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 9:20 pm · January 23rd, 2015
Nikole Beckwith’s drama “Stockholm, Pennsylvania” starring Saoirse Ronan, Jason Isaacs and Cynthia Nixon debuted at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival on Friday and we’re still having problems believing its premise.
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Review: 'Summer of Sangaile' is a gorgeous but oh-so-familiar tale of young love
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 6:31 pm · January 22nd, 2015
“Summer of Sangaile” demonstrates director’s Alanté Kavaïté impressive vision, but the story can’t live up to her talents.
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Robert Redford kicks off Sundance as 'change' and television are hot topics
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 2:13 pm · January 22nd, 2015
Robert Redford and Sundance Film Festival Director John Cooper addressed a number of issues at the festival’s annual kick-off press conference on Thursday.
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Contender Countdown: Will 'Boyhood's' Oscar destiny be cemented this weekend?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 10:49 am · January 22nd, 2015
Will “Boyhood” seal its Oscar destiny this weekend? With the PGA and SAG honors on deck we take another look at the Best Picture race.
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Sam Rockwell's 'Don Verdean' already has a home before its Sundance premiere
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 5:00 pm · January 21st, 2015
Jared Hess’ “Don Verdean” becomes the second movie to get acquired before the beginning of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival after Lionsgate picks up the Sam Rockwell and Jemaine Clement comedy.
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Exclusive: Anne Dorval makes things clear in new clip from Xavier Dolan's 'Mommy'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 3:11 pm · January 19th, 2015
Anne Dorval and Antoine-Olivier Pilon star in this exclusive clip from Xavier Dolan’s Cannes Film Festival winner “Mommy.”
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How did In Contention do with our Oscar nod predictions?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:28 pm · January 16th, 2015
Who fared better predicting this year’s Academy Award nominations? Gregory Ellwood or Kristopher Tapley? Do you even have to ask?
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10 things we learned from the 2015 Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:15 pm · January 15th, 2015
10 big takeaways from the 2015 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards including thoughts on Patricia Arquette’s speeches, Michael Strahan as host, Angelina Jolie being a good sport and one too many lifetime achievements for a two-hour show.
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Live blogging the 2015 Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 4:55 pm · January 15th, 2015
We’re live blogging the 2015 Critics’ Choice Awards! The show where all the Oscar nominees practice their acceptance speeches for all the other shows!
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Rosamund Pike wishes Carrie Coon and Kim Dickens were also nominated for 'Gone Girl'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 2:48 pm · January 15th, 2015
Rosamund Pike reflects upon her first Oscar nomination for “Gone Girl” and the opportunity playing someone like the “Amazing” Amy Dunne provided her.
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