The Naples Underworld
In Naples, the Scuotto siblings make beautiful and scary renditions of Italy's "Punch"
The Ache
David Kosky: "'Maybe she feels the same way.' Lisa knew it was a lie as soon as she said it..."
Babel
Alejandro González Iñárritu’s war of the worlds, in which no one makes enough sense.
Puppy love
Getting space for intimacy is a tall order in a bustling household.
Children of Men
Alfonso Cuarón's ferocious take on a P.D. James novel is a thrilling powerhouse.
No Thanks Necessary
You can bet your life that a trip to an Italian bathroom will be a gag-inducing experience.
The Good German
In a pinch, please stick with "Casablanca" — but Clooney's fun.
Landolfi’s Method
Landolfi's Italy is a demented kaleidoscope — De Chirico, Tissot, Toulouse Lautrec, Daumier and maybe Van Gogh.
The Last King of Scotland
Idi-cum-Forest thrashes around like crazy, but the movie sits still.
Wookiee Holidays
I always wanted a wookiee, a tall, strong, hairy, faithful friend who would defend me.
The Good Shepherd
Robert De Niro's CIA is too dull to be believed.