• SMILEY FACE

"...This is a film that deserves attention right away... this is a film that deserves the proper critical dissection on every aspect, from Araki’s fast-paced and humorous direction to the truly awe-inspiring and down-right outrageous star performance by Anna Farris..."

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1000 JOURNALS

"...Every so often comes an event that you really just want to be a part of.  There was Hands Across America, Woodstock, and here lately the 1000 Journals Project.  1000 journals were sent out across the world by artist Bryan Singer who went online by the name ‘Someguy”.  He laid them in bars, bus stops, bathrooms..."

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THE SAVAGES

"...Wendy Savage (Laura Linney) is a struggling unpublished playwright living in NYC... John Savage (Philip Seymour Hoffman) is a college professor in upstate NY... Their worlds come to a complete eclipse when they discover they have to take care of their father (Philip Bosco)..."

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VIVA

"...From the first frame of this movie, it is obvious that it is set in the 70’s.  Biller, got the art direction right... visually this film is fantastic.  It looks like a great print from the period.  And the two female leads are wonderful..."

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JUNO

"...Reitman’s film feels so effortless, so perfectly crafted, that there is no debate as to why it is receiving the amount of award buzz that it is. In fact, when the closing credits roll, I challenge anyone to find fault with it..."

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IN SEARCH OF A MIDNIGHT KISS

"...The script and performances for this film are incredibly strong. Alex Holdridge creates a timeless feeling with his shots, as well as with his decision to shoot the film in Black and White. This is definitely a movie worth checking out..."

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A Brief Look at AFI Shorts

     SHUT EYE HOTEL

     t.o.m.

     EVERYTHING WILL BE OK

     ROCK POCKET

     YOUR'S TRULY

     I MET THE WALRUS

     PSYCHO HILLBILLY CABIN MASSACRE

     NAKED

     KIDS + MONEY

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SOLOS

"...to truly connect is something we strive for every day in our life and many people are unsuccessful and so are alone their entire life.  You could see this in the movie plainly.  The simplicity of this movie is what is so stunning, visceral and complicated..."

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AUTUMN BALL

"...a few things that I learned about society from watching this movie. 1) Men treat women like crap; 2) Some restaurants and bars are in really obscure out of the way places; 3) When men get really drunk and dance to live music they can be hysterical..."

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IT'S BETTER IF GABRIELA DOESN'T DIE

"...a well crafted script by Ricardo Hernandez Anzola, this film never seems to slow down.  Umansky uses the craziness of the soap style to tell a tale about the power of culture.  You see the influence that the show has on the people who watch it daily.  You can begin to understand why a tele-novella like Ugly Betty has now been produced in numerous countries..."

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POP SKULL

"...There is something very ‘William Castle-ish’ about disclaimers before features. Take this one for instance: Please note there are strobing visual effects in this film which may be harmful to people with epilepsy... I read the disclaimer... I received a phone call warning... It was even announced before the screening... So, guess what happens?"

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MARGOT AT THE WEDDING

"You are cordially invited to attend Margot at the Wedding, Noah Baumbach’s follow-up to his highly rated 2005 feature The Squid and the Whale... before you know it, it’s going to be Margot at the Golden Globes, Margot at the Independent Spirit Awards, and yes, even Margot at the Academy Awards. It’s just that strong..."

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SOUTHLAND TALES

"...the air of excitement from the Arclight last night was enough to remind me just how invigorating film festivals can be. And even though, I watched a movie that starts off by stating 'This is how the world ends,' I am happy to report to you that ‘This is how AFI fest begins'…"

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OPERATION FILMMAKER

"...it began as a nice film about helping a young man out of his terrible situation... From the first moments Muthana Mohmed arrived on the set of the film, you could see that sometimes the best intentions can have serious consequences... I found this film to be truly thought provoking..."

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4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS

"...this film is like a roller coaster ride. By the end even the quiet and shadows seem bigger and more horrible.  This is a film that seemed to be inspired cinematically by the films of Alfred Hitchcock... If you get a chance to see this movie you truly must..." 

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