Category: Movies for Grownups
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Cesar Chavez Celebrated in Drama and Documentary
Melanie Votaw reports on two new films – a documentary and a drama – that depict the life of important labor movement figure Cesar Chavez.
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‘Noah’ NYC Premiere Features Darren Aronofsky, Russell Crowe and More
Darren Aronofsky, Russell Crowe, Emma Watson, Jennifer Connelly and others celebrated the New York premiere of “Noah” last night. Paula Schwartz was there.
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‘Big Men’ Documentary Profiles High-Stakes Oil Industry in Africa
“Big Men” is a compelling documentary about the complex, high-stakes oil industry in Africa, the repercussions of which could affect us all.
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Nymphomaniac Stars Talk Sex, Prosthetic Vaginas, and Porno Stunt Doubles
Paula Schwartz chatted with the stars of Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac on the red carpet, where they talked sex, prosthetic vaginas and porno stunt doubles.
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Begin Again, Starring Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo To Close Tribeca
John Carney’s dramedy “Begin Again,” starring Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley, will close the Tribeca Film Festival.
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Movie Review: The Right Kind Of Wrong
Lisa de Vincent reviews “The Right Kind of Wrong,” a romantic comedy starring Ryan Kwanten and Sara Canning.
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Exclusive: Director Jen McGowan on Using Clooney’s Face in ‘Kelly & Cal’
Our SXSW reporter Valentina Valentini caught up with director Jen McGowan, who tells an interesting story about using George Clooney’s face in “Kelly & Cal.”
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Found Footage! ‘Patrick: Evil Awakens’ on VOD, in Theaters 3/14
Love “found footage”? Here’s one from “Patrick: Evil Awakens,” about a medical experiment gone horribly wrong. Click and watch … unless you’re too scared.
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‘Down and Dangerous’ Harks Back to ‘Miami Vice’
Lisa de Vincent reports on “Down and Dangerous,” a kickstarter-backed movie based on the true story of director Zak Forsman’s father.
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Movie Review: ‘Pretty Old’ is Pretty Beautiful
Kimberly Strand reviews “Pretty Old,” a documentary chronicling the Ms. Senior Sweetheart Pageant. Look for it on multiple platforms March 18.
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Passion of the Christ Airs April 13 on UP; Time to Forgive Mel Gibson?
“The Passion of the Christ” airs April 13 on UP. Is it time for everyone to forgive Mel Gibson for his past transgressions? Has enough time passed?
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SXSW 2014: Josh Lucas Talks His New Indie Film ‘The Mend’
Our SXSW reporter Valentina Valentini reports on Josh Lucas’ new film “The Mend,” and reveals what the actor says about working with first-time directors.