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Michael Jackson's White Glove to Be Sold: The King of Pop's Symbolic Glove on Display at Comic Con

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By: Feature Writer Anne Brodie

The Girlfriend Experience Movie Review: A Film Exploring the Desire for Intimacy and Status

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By: Robert Oakes

Disney's A Christmas Carol IMAX 3-D: Holiday Movie Too Intense for Children?

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By: Feature Writer Anne Brodie

Running On Empty, Director Sidney Lumet: River Phoenix, Martha Plimpton Star

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By: Margaret Burke

Martin Scorsese Directs The Departed: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Matt Damon, Martin Sheen

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By: Margaret Burke

Film Review: Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992): A Look Back at Coppola's Take on the Classic Vampire Tale

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By: Zachary Herrmann

The Life Before Her Eyes Movie Review: The Pairing of Uma Thurman and Evan Rachel Wood Is Superb

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By: Nikola Stepic

The Hangover is One of Summer's Must Sees: A Review of the Hangover

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By: Feature Writer Katherine Kuzma-Beck

The New York Subway System: Some Interesting Facts

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By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Terry Gilliam's Movie The Fisher King: 1991 Film Starring Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges and Mercedes Ruehl

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By: Feature Writer Megan B. Wyatt

Paul Gross Stars In Passchendaele: Canadian History Never Looked So Good

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By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Top 5 Gangster Films of All Time: Great Crime Films: The Public Enemy, Goodfellas, The Godfather

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By: Lauren Flanagan

Overture Films Announces New Version of Hamlet: Emile Hirsch Plays Title Character in Shakespearean Adaptation

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Film Noir Reflects Dark Times: Dames, Whiskey, Murder and the Lure of the Dark

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By: Feature Writer Anne Brodie

The Movie Outrage (1950): Directed by Ida Lupino, Starring Mala Powers and Tod Andrews

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By: John K. Davis

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus: Terry Gilliam Directs Heath Ledger In His Final Performance

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By: Jennifer McNulty

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button DVD Review: Brad Pitt’s Most Dramatic Role to Date

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By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Movies Promoting Social Change: Using Film to Raise Awareness

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By: Robert Oakes

Taking Chance DVD Review: Kevin Bacon is a Marine Dealing with the Death of a Comrade

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By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Film Review - Fireproof, Based on The Love Dare Book: Review of Must-See Film by Stephen and Alex Kendrick

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By: Michelle Pannecoucke

Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino Film Review: The Man With No Name Retires

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By: Tim Bolitho-Jones

Blindness Starring Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo: Based on Jose Saramango's Novel, Blindness is Released to DVD in February 2009

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By: Kay Szydlowski

Dead Poets Society: An Appreciation: Looking at Robin Williams Film Years After its Release

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By: Paul Counelis

Movie Review: Duplicity. A Spy Flick for Adults: Julia Roberts and Clive Owen Reunite as Double Agents in Love

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By: Deirdre Swain

The Last King of Scotland (2006) - Review: A Terrifying Journey Into Ugandan Dictatorship, 70s Style.

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By: Ian Terry

Fear and Loathing in Once Upon a Time in America: Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern (1984) Review

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By: Lauren Flanagan

Kramer vs. Kramer Movie Review: Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep Fight for son in Oscar-Winning Classic

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By: Amanda Flinner

Gran Torino (2008) - Clint's Farewell? Eastwood Finds Dirty Harry Retired and Grumpy, Somewhere in Michigan

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By: Ian Terry

Review of Director Kyle Henry's Room: Cyndi Williams Stars in Dream-like Thriller

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By: Sarah Armento

The Boy In the Striped Pajamas: Director Mark Herman, Starring Asa Butterfield, Jack Scanlon

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By: Margaret Burke

Review of The Woodsman: Profile of a Pedophile

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By: Nicole Schuchart

Robert Pattinson as Salvador Dali: The Twilight Actor Shines in Little Ashes

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By: Andree Lachapelle

State of Play Review: Political Thriller Makes Good with Talented Cast, Current Issues

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By: Melissa Olson

Interview with Hugh Grant about Extreme Measures: British Actor Talks About 1996 Thriller

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By: Leslie Rigoulot

No Happy Endings in The Last Kiss: A Real Drama starring Zack Braff and Rachel Bilson

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By: Daniel Hineline

Fast Facts About The Merry Gentleman: Michael Keaton Makes His Directorial Debut With This Thriller

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Movie Review: Two Lovers: James Gray Film Stars Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw

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By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Review: Martian Child (2007): The Story of a Man Becoming a Father...and a Boy Becoming a Son

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By: Stephanie Sapp

The Truman Show, 1998. Directed by Peter Weir: The Film that Showed us that Jim Carrey Can Act!

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By: James Clark

Movie Review of The Merry Gentleman: Michael Keaton Directs and Stars as Hit Man in New Indie Drama

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Two Lovers - An Interview: James Gray Directs Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow

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By: Feature Writer Anne Brodie

Mean Creek - Review: Rory Culkin shines in a haunting drama from Jacob Aaron Estes

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By: Kevin Sturton

Joaquin Phoenix in Two Lovers - Movie Review: James Gray Directs Film Dealing with Love and Obsession

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By: Robert Oakes

Bronson Movie Review: Directed by Nicholas Windig Refn, Starring Tom Hardy

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By: Sean Wilson

Review of Lymelife Starring Culkin Brothers: Alec Baldwin Also Stars in Film About 1970s Family Life

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Ben Kingsley's Elegy: Thespian Transition from Saint to Sinner

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By: Martin G. Wood

Spinning into Butter Movie: Sarah Jessica Parker Stars in Airless Study of Racism, P.C.

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By: Feature Writer Barry M. Grey

Karine Vanesse in Polytechnique: Star Produces Hard Hitting Film on the Montreal Massacre of 1989

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By: Feature Writer Anne Brodie

A Simple Plan (1998) Film Review: Sam Raimi’s Taut Morality Play Is Terrific in Every Way

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By: Lars Aumueller

Zack Snyder Directs The Watchmen - Review: Who Watches The Watchmen? If There's Any Justice, Everyone Will

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By: Tim Bolitho-Jones

Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino: Golden Globe Nominated drama, also starring Bee Vang

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By: Sean Wilson

Movie Review: Seven Pounds: Will Smith in an Emotional Drama about Love, Loss and Consequences.

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By: Victoria Jamieson

The Visitor's Star, Richard Jenkins: With The Visitor, 61-year-old Actor Got His First Leading Role

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By: Jennifer L Mashuga

Film Review: The Wrestler: Aronofsky Film Gives Rourke a Second Chance

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By: Jennifer L Mashuga

Review of Rachel Getting Married: Anne Hathaway in Disappointing Oscar Nominated Film

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By: Sarah Stefanson

Into the Wild Film Review: Emile Hirsch Escapes to Nature

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By: Ben Hetherington

Rourke in The Wrestler: A Synopsis and Review: Directed by Darren Aronofsky, starring Marissa Tomei. An Analysis.

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By: Hana Lewis

New Dramatic DVD Releases for March 2009: Milk, Transporter 3, Quantum Solace Top the List of Spring Dramas

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By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Best Food Movies: Films to Inspire the Foodie

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By: Robert Oakes

The Quiet Man Vs The Field: The World Moved on in forty Years

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By: Michael Durkin

Best Travel Movies: Films That Inspire Travelling to Exotic Places

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By: Robert Oakes

Movie Review & Synopsis Gran Torino: Clint Eastwood Directs and Stars as an Aging War Vet in the Drama

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By: Natalie Bauer

The Reader Movie Review: Directed by Stephen Daldry

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By: Sean Wilson

Doubt - An Evasive Success: Meryl Streep in Shanley`s Award-Winning Play to the Big Screen

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By: Kay Szydlowski

Film Review: Friday Night Lights (2004): An Absorbing Exploration of Texas High-school Football

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By: Steve Van Dien

Film Review: A Raisin In The Sun (1961): Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee Superb in Powerful and Important Film

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By: Neil Middlemiss

An Alternative Best Picture Oscar Nominees List: Synecdoche, W, Che, Rachel Getting Married, Flight of Red Balloon

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By: Kenji Fujishima

Gran Torino: Review of Clint Eastwood's Latest: Old school Clint Eastwood Meets the New Reality of America

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By: Leslie Rigoulot

Film Review and Discussion – The Wrestler (2008): Rourke Delivers an Outstanding, Inspired Performance

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By: Feature Writer Nicholas Morine

DVD Review: Pride and Glory 2-Disc Edition: Police Drama Deals with Corruption Within the NYPD

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By: Feature Writer Dominic Messier

War Film Reviews In Fifty Words or Less: Don't Miss These Eight Classic War Movies

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By: Feature Writer Vicki F. Chavis

Will Smith Movie Seven Pounds Disappoints: Rosario Dawson & Will Smith Love Scenes are Long and Indulgent

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By: Lynette S.K. Webster

The Wrestler Review: Mickey Rourke Shines in Newest Film

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By: Mike Lippert

April Wheeler: The Newest Jeanne Dielman? Two Movie Women, Past and Present, May Have Much in Common

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By: Kenji Fujishima

Gran Torino Movie Review: Clint Eastwood Goes Vigilante on a Group of Asian Gang-Bangers

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By: Ben Hetherington

28 Days Stars Sandra Bullock as Alcoholic: Film Portrays Treatment for Alcoholism and Addiction

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By: Christine Nyholm

The Wrestler Movie Review: Mickey Rourke’s Golden Globe Winning Come Back

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By: Ben Hetherington

Last Chance Harvey Review: Emma Thompson and Dustin Hoffman in the Best Chance of a Good Movie

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By: M.L. Costa

Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire: The Critics, Awards, and Shortcomings That Make a Sensation

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By: Michael Dennis

Gran Torino Review: Clint Eastwood Does it Again in his Newest Film

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By: Mike Lippert

Review: Nothing Like the Holidays: Ensemble Cast Gives Standout Performances

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By: Jennifer L Mashuga

Film Review: Brick: Rian Johnson's First Film Gives the Detective Story a Twist

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By: Jennifer L Mashuga

Martin McDonagh's In Bruges: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes

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By: Margaret Burke

The Wrestler Film Review: Darren Aronofsky's Newest, Quietest Cinematic Masterpiece

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By: Michael Dennis

Director Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino: Ahney Her, Bee Vang, 2008 Best Films

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By: Margaret Burke

Revolutionary Road Teaches Lessons: Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet Star in Emotional Film

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By: Angela Wilson

Bride and Prejudice: How the Indian film showcases Bollywood splendor

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By: Erin Konrad

The Five Worst Films of 2008: Never Back Down, Southland Tales, Hell Ride, The Hottie & the Nottie

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By: Mike Lippert

Review: Film Adaptation of Doubt: John Patrick Shanley's Award-Winning Play Now a Major Motion Picture

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By: Jason Schneider

Benjamin Button Teaches Lessons: Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchette Star in Movie about Life and Death

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By: Angela Wilson

Film Review: Gran Torino (2008): Clint Eastwood stars in and directs in the old school Gran Torino

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By: Rob Humanick

Los Angeles as Film Setting: Hollywood Directors Balance Illusion and Realism

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By: Michael Dennis

Heath Ledger in Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain: A Love Story which Explores the Tragic Consequences of Homophobia

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By: Carrie Prefontaine

Slumdog Millionaire Review: Danny Boyle takes his unique talents to India

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By: Mike Lippert

Movie Review: The Wrestler: Darren Aronofsky Film Stars Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei

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By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Movie Review: Brad Pitt Ages Gracefully in F. Scott Fitzgerald Adaptation

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By: Ben Hetherington

Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Brad Pitt's Backwards-Aging Drama is a Bit of a Downer

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By: Jason Schneider

Film Review: Far From Heaven: Todd Haynes’ Exploration of Family and Societal Breakdown

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By: Erin Britton

Slumdog Millionaire Teaches Lessons: Powerful Movie for Angsty Teenagers and Adults

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By: Angela Wilson

The Five Best Films of 2008: In Bruges, The Visitor, Happy-Go-Lucky, Wall.e,The Dark Knight

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By: Mike Lippert

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