Film
| Harmonic Convergence by Jim Ridley In conjunction with the run of Mister Lonely, the Belcourt is showing a retrospective of Harmony Korine’s first two films, Gummo and Julien Donkey-Boy along with a making-of documentary on his current film. |
| Lonely Are the Brave by Jim Ridley A recap, for those keeping score of outré elements of Mister Lonely, the third feature by Harmony Korine: Michael Jackson costume. Clown bike. Monkey puppet. The Polish Prince. |
| Narnia Business by Ella Taylor The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is fairly good fun, and I’m trying to decide whether it was the capable swordplay or Ben Barnes’ bedroom eyes that prompted a significant shift in brand loyalty on the part of my 10-year-old. |
From the Archives
Fast Track to Nowhereby J. Hoberman
Converting a fondly remembered cartoon series into a prospective franchise, Matrix masters Larry and Andy Wachowski have taken another step toward the total cyborganization of the cinema.
(May 08, 2008)
Short Takes
Body of War, Boarding Gate, Redbelt
(May 08, 2008)
Wedding Bell Blahs
by Robert Wilonsky
In Made of Honor, Patrick Dempsey plays a conveniently rich and willfully single serial “fornicator” slowly but surely domesticated by his unspoken love for longtime BFF Hannah, who’s on her way to Scotland to marry Mr. Right Now since Mr. Right’s too chickenshit to say boo before her “I do.”
(May 01, 2008)
Mighty Avenger
by Scott Foundas
Chalk it up to personal preference, but I’ve always been fonder of those comic-book heroes who emerge by intent rather than happenstance.
(May 01, 2008)
Short Takes
This week in local theaters.
(May 01, 2008)
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