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Before Sunrise (1995)
Director: Richard Linklater | Rated: R (language) | Review date: 16-Jan-2010
Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy star in this basic drama that does away with all the exaggerations and pretenses of Hollywood romances. Richard Linklater instead takes us on a simple and conceivable journey through Europe where two lone travelers More >
Once (2007)
Director: John Carney | Rated: R (language) | Review date: 15-Jan-2010
Once is one of those simplistic masterpieces that manages to captivate audiences with very little effort. It’s a modern day approach to the musical, replacing the theatrical song and dance routines with honest and heartfelt singer-songwriter ballads. The performances More >
Squid and the Whale, The (2005)
Director: Noah Baumbach | Rated: R | Review date: 12-Jan-2010
Baumbach’s own childhood experiences are conveyed in this quirky comedy drama dealing with the ramifications of a divorce involving two writer parents living in Brooklyn. Most of the film follows brothers Walt and Frank as they transition between shared custody More >
Paper Heart (2009)
Director: Nicholas Jasenovec | Rated: PG-13 | Review date: 11-Jan-2010
Charlyne Yi wrote and stars in this little quirky pseudo-documentary about discovering the many wonders of love. Aside from interviews, the film attempts to take a more dramatic turn when Yi becomes involved with actor Michael Cera. I found this More >
Up in the Air (2009)
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Director: Jason Reitman | Rated: R | Review date: 6-Jan-2010
Up in the Air, Jason Reitman’s follow-up to the phenomenally successful Juno, stars George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, a man who’s career is based around ending those of others. His work takes him around the country firing individuals, though Ryan More >
