"The Hurt Locker": The War Movie Goes to IraqThe Hurt Locker is a riveting experience, but it's not without its problems. Also, we recap some of the most notable offerings from the Los Angeles Film Festival.
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"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen": Robotic Summer EntertainmentThe Transformers sequel will make a lot of money, but it can't obscure the fact that Michael Bay doesn't make fun movies anymore. Elsewhere, Whatever Works barely works, Moon is a great midnight movie, and Cheri is a love letter to Michelle Pfeiffer.By Tim Grierson, Tue, Jun 23, 2009 |
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"Terminator Salvation" and "The Girlfriend Experience": Dumb Guys and Savvy GirlsChristian Bale is no match for the hardware in Terminator Salvation. Elsewhere, The Girlfriend Experience proves to be one of the best films of the year so far, and Kobe Bryant gets the Spike Lee treatment in Kobe Doin' Work.By Tim Grierson, Tue, May 26, 2009 |
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Adam Lambert and Partisan PoliticsCommentators call Lambert a polarizing figure: you love him or you hate him. Could this stem largely from the partisan divide in America?By Charlotte Laws, Tue, May 19, 2009 |
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"Star Trek": Not Quite Set to StunBy Tim Grierson, May 11, 2009The Star Trek reboot entertains, but where's the love? Elsewhere, State of Play offers old-fashioned thrills, and Tyson breaks your heart. |
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Mexican Flu, or Pandemic of Death 2009 - A Special Report!By Kevin Field, May 06, 2009Don't be caught unprepared -- how to protect yourself from the scourge of Mexico. |
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"Wolverine": It Had to Be Hugh (Jackman)By Tim Grierson, May 01, 2009X-Men Origins: Wolverine starts the summer movie season off in respectable fashion. Elsewhere, The Limits of Control exudes cool, but not much else. And can a documentary about A Chorus Line be enjoyable if you've never seen the musical? |
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Banks Get a Bailing GradeBy Charlotte Laws, Apr 22, 2009Bank incompetence seen through the eyes of a real estate professional. |
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Weathering Today's Economic StormBy Kevin Field, Apr 15, 2009Having problems making ends meet? Looking for work after being downsized? The Simon's financial consultant gives his helpful tips on making ends meet during these troubled economic times ... |