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October 1, 2010
What is independent cinema?
What is independent cinema? Critics and film scholars have wrestled with a definition of independent for most of cinema’s existence.
April 20, 2010
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Gavin Hood, 2009)
As action films go, Wolverine isn’t so bad, establishing a diverse group of supporting characters for the franchise to play around with.
April 24, 2011
Black Swan (Darren Aronofsky, 2010)
Black Swan is marked by Nathalie Portman's grandiose performance, but Aronofsky’s regresive aesthetic hinders the movie’s themes and narrative.
April 19, 2010
The Bourne Ultimatum (Paul Greengrass, 2007)
In the Bourne Ultimatum, Jason Bourne, a secret agent recovering from amnesia, decides to dismantle the spy agency responsible for his condition.
March 26, 2010
The City and the Dogs (Francisco J. Lombardi, 1985)
he City and the Dogs, based on the popular novel of the same name by Mario Vargas Llosa, is an allegory of power in South America.
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