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The Science Overshadows the Story in ‘Interstellar’

The Science Overshadows the Story in ‘Interstellar’

Interstellar is a movie full of Big Ideas that end up overshadowing the human element, particularly during the poorly plotted first act.
Short Ends and Leader’s Best Movies of 2014

Short Ends and Leader’s Best Movies of 2014

From brazen biopics to murky examinations of marriage, Short Ends and Leader's picks for 2014's best flicks are a compelling bunch.
2014: A Most Mediocre Year

2014: A Most Mediocre Year

The odds of discovering gems like Boyhood felt thinner in 2014 than they have for quite some time.
A Healthy Dose of Darkness: The Best Film Scores of 2014

A Healthy Dose of Darkness: The Best Film Scores of 2014

The year 2014 saw classic composer/director teams hit new highs, as well as a considerable dark streak take over the world of film scoring.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’ Does an Amazing Thing With Corn

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’ Does an Amazing Thing With Corn

Interstellar lurches toward an Inception-ish crosscutting climax, but the rush is not so thrilling as the imagery and the meaning of the corn; humankind's sole remaining sustenance.

The PopMatters Fall Film Preview – November 2014

The PopMatters Fall Film Preview – November 2014

November 2014 offers up standard award seasons fare, a couple of cool indies, and five horror films that, according to the calendar, are a bit past their celebration sell-by date.