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Pornography: A Thriller
Though David Kittredge's film doesn't exactly tread new ground topically, it is testament to our continued fascination with the question of snuff.
16 Apr 2010
Date Night
In timing, delivery, and charisma, Tina Fey and Steve Carell are exactly who they always are, and this is a good thing.
09 Apr 2010
Miami Medical: Series Premiere
The accidents and traumas that bring patients to the hospital are recalled, fragmented, and replayed in ways strikingly similar to the CSI franchise's tricks.
02 Apr 2010
Alice in Wonderland
In Alice in Wonderland, Alice retreats routinely into fantasy worlds where she can think and decide for herself.
05 Mar 2010
The Amazing Race: Season 16 Premiere
The Amazing Race encourages personal growth, even if contestants have to be led by the nose by host Phil Keoghan.
14 Feb 2010
Antichrist
Antichrist in many ways seems Lars Von Trier's rejoinder to the criticism that he "hates women," as if daring us to watch what we expect to see.
23 Oct 2009
Capitalism: A Love Story
In Capitalism: A Love Story, Michael Moore is on target in his indictment of the top 1% of the population, those who own or control 95% of U.S. wealth.
23 Sep 2009
The Informant!
The Informant! recalls the excuses made by numerous underlings of authoritarian institutions over the course of the past century who have justified their exploitative practices by claiming they were just following orders.
18 Sep 2009
Melrose Place: Series Premiere
Melrose Place suggests that with the evolving sophistication of video technology, the distinction between "porn" and "reality" is increasingly blurred.
16 Sep 2009
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