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"Iron Man": Robert Downey Jr. Tests His Metal

The iconic actor proves to be a very different (but very satisfying) comic-book hero. Elsewhere, Coldplay's new single intrigues and a movie about a red balloon beguiles.

By Tim Grierson, May 5, 2008

"Leatherheads": George Clooney Has a Ball

People's sexiest man gets himself all dirty for his enjoyable football comedy. Elsewhere, our writer grooves to Paranoid Park's existential drift and gets creeped out by Death Cab for Cutie's new single.

By Tim Grierson, Apr 7, 2008

Singing the Praises of Pete Seeger

A new documentary called Pete Seeger: The Power of Song portrays the protest singer as an American hero. Elsewhere, we take a listen to great new singles from MGMT and the Raveonettes.

By Tim Grierson, Mar 10, 2008

The Oscars: Jon Stewart Brings the Funny

Last night's Academy Awards was one of the loosest and liveliest in a while. Elsewhere, U2 gets the concert film the band deserves, for better or worse, and Be Kind Rewind is a goofy movie with a warm message.

By Tim Grierson, Feb 25, 2008

R.E.M.'s New Single: Superseriously Great

The deans of college rock return with the rousing "Supernatural Superserious." Elsewhere, The Band's Visit is a quiet charmer, while The Counterfeiters takes us back to World War II one more time.

By Tim Grierson, Feb 11, 2008

"Cloverfield": A Monster (of a) Movie

The fanboy sensation Cloverfield shreds your nerves. Elsewhere, Cassandra's Dream turns out to be one of Woody Allen's strongest films in years, and Steve Martin tells all (kinda) in a great new memoir.

By Tim Grierson, Jan 28, 2008

"Juno": Snark Attack

Ellen Page stars in an indie comedy high on attitude, but is there anything else there? Plus, a strong year of movies ends with There Will Be Blood, Persepolis and many, many other gems.

By Tim Grierson, Jan 14, 2008

"I'm Not There" and "Enchanted": In Love with Bob Dylan and Amy Adams

I'm Not There and Enchanted are terrific love letters to their subjects. American Gangster is a well-made snooze. And Margot at the Wedding explores the terror at the heart of sibling rivalries.

By Tim Grierson, Nov 26, 2007

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