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05/11/12 |
Very Good |
 "...doesn't offer up a ton of narrative surprises, but there is plenty going on the screen to keep you engaged - and visually stimulated." |
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04/27/12 |
Very Good |
 "...an absorbing, educational, sad, humorous and ultimately uplifting film that is easily accessible and entertaining..." |
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04/13/12 |
Very Good |
 "Taylor's film is never boring, and it has some beautiful, thought-provoking moments. In a genre in which preaching to the choir seems to be the norm, this film is a welcome entry." |
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03/23/12 |
Very Good |
 "...claustrophobic, tense, ultraviolent - and fun.... the story has enough twists and turns to keep things interesting, not to mention a brilliant, pulsating score..." |
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03/09/12 |
Outstanding |
 "Rarely do films offer such intimate insights into the inner workings of a true artist.... the relationship between P-Orridge and Lady Jaye comes off as heartfelt, and 'Ballad' makes you feel something. Just like art." |
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02/03/12 |
Very Good |
 "Writer-director Patric Chiha directs the proceedings with incredible restraint, which works both for and against him.... But these characters will stay with you. It's yet another film that only the French can make." |
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01/20/12 |
Very Good |
 "With excellent animation, gobs of action, mystical mayhem and more twists and turns than you can count, it's not likely to disappoint its fans. Or the uninitiated." |
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12/23/11 |
Outstanding |
 "There are many strands to this profound film, but the very satisfying ending somehow ties them all together. In a brisk 75 minutes, 'Silent Souls' accomplishes what many decent movies can't do in three hours." |
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12/02/11 |
Very Good |
 "...succeeds as a celebration of creativity, a childlike spirit that is in all of us, if we just harness it." |
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10/28/11 |
Moderate |
 "...an overstuffed documentary about subliminal messaging in America... its ultimate message gets diluted." |
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09/23/11 |
Very Good |
 "...[features] extraordinary, virtually unseen footage from the days of the black power movement... takes us to protests, street scenes and other events.... will give you a new perspective on the past - and the present." |
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09/23/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...stunning... it will make you flinch, even as you admire its brilliant black-and-white cinematography, breathtaking art design and unerring direction." |
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09/09/11 |
Very Good |
 "...an evocative, deceptively rich slice of life.... director Mike Ott is clearly more focused on the journey than the destination. And as journeys go, this is a pretty interesting one." |
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09/02/11 |
Moderate |
 "This isn't exactly a popcorn movie. I'm not sure it's even a movie, as much as an edgy art installation." |
| 15. |
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09/02/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...pays homage to countless other films while still having a unique voice of its own.... You won't soon forget it." |
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08/26/11 |
Very Good |
 "...one of the oddest films of the year. But odd in a very good way.... speaks volumes about today's digitally obsessed era..." |
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08/12/11 |
Very Good |
 "...manages somehow to be gritty, delicate, in your face and nuanced at the same time. It's a beautiful, compelling, sometimes harrowing family drama, with excellent performances across the board." |
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08/05/11 |
Outstanding |
 "...will move you like few films this year.... Don't miss it." |
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07/22/11 |
Moderate |
 "...a beautifully shot movie that gives you an entertaining glimpse into the world of independent filmmaking.... But ultimately, the film gets too clever and confusing for its own good..." |
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06/17/11 |
Very Good |
 "After all these years, major Hollywood studios are still petrified to make a film like 'Boys in the Band.' What does that tell us?" |
