Grade: B+

Prophet, A (2009)              

2009 Palm d'Or winner, this intense French drama draws you into the chaotic world of a naive young prisoner, who must quickly learn the ropes in order to survive.(Full Review ... )


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The Human Experience

The Human Experience (2009) Grade: C-

Promising premise sinks with didactic delivery. Best to wait for DVD release if that ever occurs. (Full Review ... )

Little Ashes

Little Ashes (2008) Grade: D

A major art house disappointment. Neither provocative nor insightful, these legendary surrealists deserve a far better cinematic fate than Paul Morrison's generic treatment. (Full Review ...)

Zombieland
Zombieland (2009) Grade: B
George Romero's original Night of the Living Dead brought instant panic attacks to many of us, but zombies have since been frequent fodder for humor. Never better than this tightly woven narrative that ranks among the best comedies ever. (Full Review ... )
I.O.U.S.A.
I.O.U.S.A.
As President-elect Barack Obama has affirmed, the biggest issue in the U.S. (and the world) remains the economy. And the most literate documentary ever produced on the subject is Patrick Creadon's expose on the national debt and the rarely discussed effects this has on U.S. citizens. (Full Review ... )
Dalai Lama Renaissance
Dalai Lama Renaissance (2008)       Grade B+
In 1999, some forty ambitious intellectuals set out to resolve some of the world's most pressing problems, but they are in for a surprise when they present their plan to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. This documentary preserves the essence of the week-long conference. (Full Review ... )
Michael Moore: Capitalism A Love Story
Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)      Grade: A
Michael Moore returns to the big screen with a sequel that provokes and educates, revealing more nuances from his trademark common man perspective. (Full Review ... )
Precious
Precious (2009) Grade: B
Ensemble acting is so intense and real that you may just forget that you are watching a drama and not a documentary about severe emotional/sexual abuse. (Full Review ... )
Bright Star
Bright Star (2009)             
Jane Campion's film should prove to be a valuable resource for English professors who seek to connect their students to poetry. Proper Victorian restraint and fine acting translate into an admirable portrait of John Keats and his muse. (Full Review ... )
 


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