'You're Next' improves as cast dies
‘You’re Next’ Rated R: 96 minutesTwo stars out of fourLOS ANGELES — “You’re Next” is a nasty little slasher film that starts poorly but gets better once most of the cast has been butchered.Indie film...
View Article'Closed Circuit' a post-privacy thriller
‘Closed Circuit’ Rated R: 96 minutesThree stars out of fourWe’re all being watched. All the time.That’s a key message of “Closed Circuit,” an entertaining and well-crafted if not overly heart-stopping...
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Film Scene: Troubled ecology, attack dog bring week of highlights
Niche-oriented film festivals which appeal to any group other than general movie viewers can always benefit from a hook. Whether it’s animation, musicals, documentaries, fright flicks, spiritual themes...
View ArticleSturdy Diesel, lousy dialogue in 'Riddick'
‘Riddick’ Rated R: 119 minutesOne and a half stars out of four“Somewhere along the way I lost a step,” says Vin Diesel, aka that gravelly voiced, visually impaired, planet-hopping outlaw and badass...
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Trash, penguins part of Gray's Reef film festival
When filmmaker Angela Sun heard about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, she set out to see it for herself.The result is “Plastic Paradise,” an hour-long film that depicts her personal journey to uncover...
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Film Scene: Cinema's biggest stars get tributes
This weekend, SCAD’s Cinema Circle kicks off its 2013-14 film series at Trustees Theater with a showing of the Steven Spielberg/George Lucas collaboration “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.”This WW...
View Article'Insidious' sequel delivers scares
‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ Rated PG-13: 105 minutesTwo and a half stars out of fourIt’s been three years since “Insidious” first introduced moviegoers to the Lambert family and its troubling connection to...
View ArticleDe Niro, Pfeiffer shine in flawed 'Family'
‘The Family’ Rated R: 110 minutesTwo and a half stars out of fourTalk about a promising duo for a dark mob comedy: Robert De Niro, whose mob-film pedigree needs no explanation, and Michelle Pfeiffer,...
View Article'Blue Caprice' is mature and intelligent
‘Blue Caprice’ Rated R: 93 minutes3 1/2 stars out of fourLOS ANGELES — “Blue Caprice” is a disturbing, masterfully controlled thriller based on the 2002 sniper attacks in the Washington, D.C., suburbs....
View Article'Prisoners' a gripping, smart revenge saga
Parenting involves countless mundane decisions — dozens a day.But as any parent knows, the potential for tragedy stemming from a wrong decision is never far from the surface of the mind.Click here to...
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Film Scene: A scary good time to love movies
Well, dear readers, it would appear that with this week’s column, we’ve truly arrived at the calm before the storm.To the best of Film Scene’s knowledge, there are no notable independent cinema events...
View ArticleOpposites attract at high speeds in 'Rush'
Maybe Ron Howard and screenwriter Peter Morgan are perfect opposites: one a swinging playboy, the other a cold calculator.They have twice now collaborated on what you might call coin-flip films. Their...
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Game of Thrones star Alfie Allen at the 2015 Savannah Film Festival
British actor Alfie Allen, known for his role as Theon Greyjoy in the HBO series “Game of Thrones,” was honored at the 2015 Savannah Film Festival with the Rising Star Award.Savannah Morning News...
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Here's what's new on Netflix this week
New on Netflix 11/6/15-11/13/15__Available 11/6/15Care Bears & Cousins: Season 1 - NETFLIX ORIGINALThe whole huggable gang is back bringing fun tales of caring and sharing to a whole new...
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Spotted: Capt. Matthew Freeman Memorial Race in Richmond Hill
Spotted: Capt. Matthew Freeman Memorial Race in Richmond HillClick here to see more photos.
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