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Banana Republic debuts ‘Mad Men’ style

Ben Smith August 25, 2011

As a man, I enjoy manly things such as whiskey and belts made out of rattlesnake. I grow facial hair for sport, and Sam Elliott voices my inner dialogue. I don’t go shopping and have rarely had occasion...

Abercrombie & Fitch sets unique PR stunt with ‘The Situation’

The Associated Press August 25, 2011

NEW YORK — The Situation doesn’t usually require a lot of motivation to lose the shirt. But Abercrombie & Fitch wants him to go one further — the company has offered to pay “Jersey...

‘Bellflower’ a triumph of do-it-yourself filmmaking

Alex Williams August 11, 2011

The characters of “Bellflower” only have one thing on their minds: the end of the world. With their grimy apartments and impulse-driven existences, they practically exist on the fringes...

Eisenberg discusses the challenges of his role in ‘30 Minutes’

Alex Williams August 11, 2011

In “30 Minutes or Less,” Jesse Eisenberg stars as Nick, a withdrawn pizza delivery boy who has a bomb strapped to his chest by small-time criminals played by Danny McBride and Nick Swardson....

‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ shines in long list of summer films

Alex Williams August 8, 2011

It’s surprising what 20th Century Fox has pulled off this summer. The studio took two franchises that had been derailed by abysmal films and brought them back with a pair of prequels that no one...

‘The Change-Up’ fails with lackluster characters, plot

Alex Williams August 5, 2011

When you hold director David Dobkin’s “The Change-Up” next to his 2005 comedy “Wedding Crashers,” it literally boggles the mind that these two films came from the same...

Strong lead actor insufficient to carry ‘The Devil’s Double’

Alex Williams August 5, 2011

Once the credits roll on “The Devil’s Double,” there’s not much to do but shrug. There’s no denying that Dominic Cooper’s dual performance is an impressive feat,...

‘Cowboys & Aliens’ good finish to summer movie season

Alex Williams July 28, 2011

If one thing defines cinema in 2011, it’s alien movies. From “Super 8” and “Battle: Los Angeles” to lighter fare such as “Paul,” it’s been difficult to...

‘Attack the Block’ director, lead star speak about film

Alex Williams July 28, 2011

Judging from the audience’s reaction to the world premiere of “Attack the Block” at this year’s South By Southwest Festival, the film is on track to become an instant classic....

‘Attack the Block’ rises above other alien movies

Alex Williams July 28, 2011

At the world premiere of “Attack the Block” during South By Southwest, producer (and “Shaun of the Dead” director) Edgar Wright took the stage and described the film as “Super...

Timberlake, Kunis make ‘Friends With Benefits’ a must-see

Alex Williams July 22, 2011

Here’s the thing about “Friends With Benefits” director Will Gluck; he’s a director with a gift for coaxing impressive comedic performances out of his casts, but he’s also...

Chris Evans shines in titular role of ‘Captain America’

Alex Williams July 22, 2011

Since “Iron Man” was released in 2008, Marvel Studios has been slowly filling a world with characters, building the foundation for next summer’s “The Avengers.” With “Captain...

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