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DonJonReview

“Don Jon” a promising first film from director Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Colin McLaughlin September 27, 2013

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s movie-directing debut, “Don Jon,” has the baby-faced heartthrob cast as an Italian guy from New Jersey with a severe sex addiction. Though a surprising choice of...

“Cheap Thrills” is a dark commentary on social classes

Alec Wyman September 26, 2013

You’ve seen the beginning to this film before — a father, struggling to care for his wife and newborn child, loses his job and faces eviction. Nothing about the exposition is out of the ordinary,...

Books adapted to movies are a major theme this fall and in spring 2014

Katy Lutz September 26, 2013

Admired books are adapted for the big screen every season, and this fall is no exception. Here’s the scoop on some of the highly anticipated movies based on books. Everyone’s favorite middle...

“New Girl” and “The Mindy Project” should take note of each other’s flaws

Megan Frye September 24, 2013

Every sitcom has a flirtatious male, a primary couple and characters in messy situations with fantastic apartments. Writers rarely get around these staples, and for good reason. But “The Mindy Project”...

“Short Term 12” packs an emotional punch

Alex Pelham September 20, 2013

“Short Term 12” begins with pure volatility, which is present in every situation the plot creates. In the opening scene, a group of young people stand around, telling funny stories. The...

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“Salinger” muddles biography with conspiracy

September 19, 2013

J.D. Salinger never gave Hollywood a second chance. The author of “The Catcher in the Rye” only consented to one film adaptation of his work. It was “My Foolish Heart”, released...

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Brie Larson talks about filming “Short Term 12”

Alex Williams September 16, 2013

At this year’s South By Southwest film festival, “Short Term 12” premiered to massive acclaim, going on to win the festival’s Audience and Grand Jury awards. The film is a quietly...

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“Insidious: Chapter 2” not worth seeing in theaters

Alex Williams September 13, 2013

James Wan and Leigh Whannell have made some memorable, terrifying films together, from their debut with 2004’s “Saw” to the first “Insidious” back in 2011. As good as they...

“I Declare War” entertains with captivating child characters

Alex Williams August 30, 2013

The usual fare that plays at Fantastic Fest is hilariously brutal, pushing audience members to the limits of what they can reasonably handle, which makes it all the more interesting that the relatively...

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Teller, Woodley live up to high expectations in Ponsoldt’s film

Alex Williams August 26, 2013

Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley easily rank among the most promising young actors working today. Woodley earned an Oscar nomination for her work in “The Descendants,” while Teller has used...

Director adopts author’s story with personal touch

Alex Williams August 26, 2013

The best coming-of-age films have a distinctly personal stamp, and “The Spectacular Now” shines for the authenticity director James Ponsoldt employs. The unlikely love story between charismatic,...

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Horror film’s stars attend Austin screening, answer questions

Alex Williams August 26, 2013

The long-delayed “You’re Next” is a perfect capper to a summer filled with chilling horror flicks. The home invasion thriller has more than a few tricks up its sleeve. This smart, twisty...

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