Talk, Talk, Talk: December 2008

By Bill Gibron

Just like the end of an inspiring speech that may or may not succeed in making its point, these final four weeks before 2009 tend to define or defeat the entire awards season purpose. [12 September 2008]

Valkyrie

By Bruce Dancis

Filmmakers were denied access to certain sites due to Cruise's affiliation with Scientology, which the German government regards as a dangerous sect or cult. [19 May 2009]

Valkyrie

By Cynthia Fuchs

Valkyrie's forward motion is stalled repeatedly by hyperbolically symbolic images, which also undercut some nuanced performances. [23 December 2008]

Short Ends and Leader: Suspense is ‘Valkyrie’‘s Saving Grace