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A Polish film set around 1960 is both incredibly disturbing and ultimately satisfying.
A Polish film set around 1960 is both incredibly disturbing and ultimately satisfying.
Lars Von Trier ties up his nymphomaniac tales very satisfyingly in the second volume. Volume II even makes Volume I better.
Bored teens looking for a way out of their small town get lost in a world of pharmaceuticals and spuds.
Vampires are losers in this wannabe dramedy that never hits the jugular.
Doc that examines the career of rocker Alice Cooper manages to make his life and career fairly boring, even though it included the usual drugs and ladies. That is an accomplishment of some sort.
Johnny Depp is the most brilliant computer scientist in the world. Despite this, Transcendence is riddled with bugs.
John Turturro writes, directs and stars, along with Woody Allen, in a somewhat implausible, but nevertheless rewarding 90 minutes.
Lars von Trier’s latest is not lying about its title. It is part porno, part psychological examination, and entirely provocative. Despite some lulls and some confusing moments, it is worth a look.
It’s time for the Oscars, when Hollywood kisses and hugs themselves. Here are Dave’s picks for this year’s winners.
Swedish gangster flick has so many bad guys doing different things that you will need a program to help you figure out who is doing what and who they are doing it to.
| ★★★★★ | Perfection |
| ★★★★☆ | Outstanding |
| ★★★☆★☆ | Excellent |
| ★★★☆☆ | Very good |
| ★★☆★☆☆ | Good |
| ★★☆☆☆ | OK |
| ★☆★☆☆☆ | Pretty Bad |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Poor |
| ☆★☆☆☆☆ | Blech! |
| No Stars | Fail! |