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October 31, 2009
Caper films are always ripe for parody, and the farcical 'The Brooklyn Heist' is up to the challenge. (Prebook 11/3/09; Street Date 12/1/09)
October 30, 2009
'Half-Life' is an affecting film about what can happen to a family when its patriarch leaves for no apparent reason, but it sometimes bites off more than it is ready to digest. (Prebook 11/3/09; Street Date 12/29/09)
October 29, 2009
The excellent hour-long documentary demonstrates clearly and effectively the scientific principles formulated by Darwin, how he came to them and how they resonate today. (Street Date 11/3/09)
October 28, 2009
What for many has been a blurry watercolor viewed on VHS or TV reaches its full technicolor glory on Blu-ray.
October 26, 2009
There are some great lines in the script that are easy to miss unless you’re paying attention closely, and the music score brought an indie vibe to the film. This comedy is great for fans of quirky humor and characters in the vein of offbeat comedies such as 'Napoleon Dynamite' and 'Nacho Libre.' (Prebook 10/28/09; Street Date 11/24/09)
October 25, 2009
His Highness Hollywood chronicles the difficulty of making it in the entertainment industry, while highlighting the aspects of greed, shallowness and superficiality that goes along with it. (Prebook 10/27/09; Street Date 11/17/09)
October 24, 2009
Blood Equity is a sobering look at pro football. It is also a snapshot of a callous, greed-driven business. (Prebook 10/27/09; Street Date 12/1/09)
October 23, 2009
'Virtual JFK' uses Vietnam as the prime example to ask the question of whether those in power can avoid war or if such conflicts are ultimately unavoidable. The film serves as the visual companion to the book of the same name, written by James G. Blight, Janet M. Lang and David A. Welch. (Street Date 10/27/09)
October 21, 2009
Expertly written by Jane Espenson, 'The Plan' ultimately serves its purpose as a satisfying swan song to the “Galactica” saga. (Street Date 10/27/09)
October 21, 2009
The touching and tragic story of Anne Frank will never become trite, especially not if it’s well done. And this version certainly is well done. (Street Date 10/27/09)
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