Them!
Out of the depths of nuclear fears came a troubling B-movie with A+ implications.
Black Swan
Natalie Portman steals the show in Darren Aronofsky's mesmerizing ballet thriller.
True Grit
The Coen brothers romp through the West, thanks to black humor and a joyous cast.
The King’s Speech
Colin Firth is in a class by himself as a proud but stammering Duke of York.
Inception
Would-be maestro Christopher Nolan's latest trick of the light is oddly disjointed.
Io sono l’amore (I Am Love)
Luca Guadagnino's second feature finds beauty in mundane moments.
Maledetto il giorno che t’ho incontrato (Damned the Day I Met You)
Verone and Buy are delightful and funny in this sweet screwball comedy.
Frailty
Thanks to Bill Paxton, Matthew McConaughy makes a difference.
Aliens
Greedy corporate types face two space obstacles: Ripley & Monster.
Lamerica
Amelio's morality tale about Italy, Albania, and conscience is still a must-see.
Il Muro di Gomma (The Rubber Wall)
Supposedly about the Ustica coverup, Risi's film is really about bad deeds left hanging.