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"The Hurt Locker": The War Movie Goes to Iraq

Tim Grierson — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:17:00 PST

The 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.

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen": Robotic Summer Entertainment

Tim Grierson — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:38:00 PST

The 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.

"Terminator Salvation" and "The Girlfriend Experience": Dumb Guys and Savvy Girls

Tim Grierson — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:13:00 PST

Christian 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.

Adam Lambert and Partisan Politics

Charlotte Laws — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:50:00 PST

Commentators call Lambert a polarizing figure: you love him or you hate him. Could this stem largely from the partisan divide in America?

"Star Trek": Not Quite Set to Stun

Tim Grierson — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:36:00 PST

The Star Trek reboot entertains, but where's the love? Elsewhere, State of Play offers old-fashioned thrills, and Tyson breaks your heart.

Mexican Flu, or Pandemic of Death 2009 - A Special Report!

Kevin Field — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:38:00 PST

Don't be caught unprepared -- how to protect yourself from the scourge of Mexico.

"Wolverine": It Had to Be Hugh (Jackman)

Tim Grierson — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:36:00 PST

X-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?

Banks Get a Bailing Grade

Charlotte Laws — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:53:00 PST

Bank incompetence seen through the eyes of a real estate professional.

Weathering Today's Economic Storm

Kevin Field — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:03:00 PST

Having 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 ...

The Lonely Island: Funny Shtick

Tim Grierson — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:45:00 PST

The Lonely Island's Incredibad is that rare comedy album that's legitimately funny. Elsewhere, we sneak a peek at the most notable foreign films of the new year, including Three Monkeys.

A Frayed Knot: Confessions of a Runaway Bride

Nora Meany — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:10:00 PST

"I dated Mr. Marriage Material for three and a half years -- even pushing for a ring -- before I really questioned if this person in this lifestyle would really make me happy. And it took me even longer to accept the answer -- No."

"Watchmen": Breezy Misanthropy

Tim Grierson — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:22:00 PST

Watchmen is a lot of fun as long as you don't think about it. Elsewhere, Two Lovers reinvents the '70s character piece, and I Served the King of England turns the World War II movie on its head.