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Film Reviews

Sinister

By Marcia Yarrow|December 11th, 2014|

Scott Derrickson's foray into paranormal serial killings contrives its suspense.

Blue Ruin

By Marcia Yarrow|December 10th, 2014|

Jeffrey Saulnier's low-budget thriller transforms rural Virginia into into a medieval dungeon.

The Heart Machine

By Marcia Yarrow|November 29th, 2014|

Skype, make-believe and lies can be "fun," but don't count on an enduring relationship.

A Most Wanted Man

By Germano Zaini|November 28th, 2014|

Philip Seymour Hofmann is riveting in his final, Le Carré-driven performance.

Stonehearst Asylum

By Germano Zaini|November 19th, 2014|

Brad Anderson uses a Poe story to concoct a mental asylum period piece.

Still Alice

By Germano Zaini|November 14th, 2014|

Julianne Moore and Kristin Stewart make a film about Alzheimer's into a powerhouse.

X+Y

By Katie McGovern|November 10th, 2014|

British director Morgan Matthews' debut feature tackles math, love and autism.

Trash

By Katie McGovern|November 2nd, 2014|

Stephen Daldry's Rio-set delight pits destitute boys against conniving local authorities.

Gone Girl

By Katie McGovern|November 1st, 2014|

David Fincher's latest covers betrayal, media hype and how a bad economy can open lurid doors.

The Signal

By Marcia Yarrow|October 25th, 2014|

Director William Eubank's engrossing sci-fi focuses on the risks of knowing too much.

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