Daily Briefing. Best of 2011 Blowout
David HudsonMoving Image Source’s “Moments of 2011,” Reverse Shot‘s top ten, the NYT’s awards season package and, of course, more.
December 2011
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Notebook Reviews: Steven Spielberg's "War Horse"
Fernando F. CroceAll of Spielberg’s sumptuous pomp and sweep add up to little more than an inflated equine remake of Lassie Come Home.
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Hitchens and Thatcher, Streep and "The Iron Lady"
David HudsonThe legacy of the former British Prime Minister is as hotly debated as ever, but The Iron Lady won’t be tipping the scales.
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The Best Movie Posters of 2011
Adrian CurryAdrian Curry selects his favorite new movie posters of the year, from Boonmee to Bill.
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"Wise Cracks: The Comedies of Woody Allen"
David HudsonNotes on the series running in London through February 8.
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Daily Briefing. Pasolini, Picard, Offscreen, Lists and Letters
David HudsonA rediscovered interview, a new issue, a fresh round of lists of the best of 2011.
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Tintinology after Spielberg
David HudsonThis third roundup focuses more on Hergé than Spielberg.
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Daily Briefing. More of the Best of 2011
David HudsonAlso: Rotterdam’s lineup for events that’ll be going on outside of a movie theater.
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Forgotten Pre-Codes: "One More Spring" (1935)
David CairnsThe Depression bites, as does winter, and survival until spring becomes paramount in this Fox Production.
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Gianfranco Rosi's "El Sicario, Room 164"
David Hudson“The film’s sparse, almost banal presentation is a virtue.”
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Lost Sounds and Soundtracks. Wim Wenders' "Tokyo-ga"
Kurt ShulenbergerWith Wenders’ name back in circulation with the release of Pina, we discover the great music from another of his documentaries.
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Dee Rees's "Pariah"
David HudsonAll agree that the first ten minutes pack a punch. After that, opinions diverge.