‘Take This Waltz,’ while far from perfect, shows off some nice moves

Shameless plug: Bill Mesce’s new book of short fiction, Precis, out now

‘Safety Not Guaranteed’ pulls off a high-concept premise with genuine heart

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‘L.A. Confidential’ peels away the layers that shape the titular city

Eureka Ep. 5.08: “In Too Deep” makes a splash with engaging writing/acting

‘Rock of Ages’ a bland, overworked stab at kitchsy fun

‘The Angels’ Share’ has Ken Loach on decent though tonally jarring comedic form

‘Rock of Ages’ is a seemingly never-ending chore to sit through

‘The Woman in the Fifth’ is a fine exercise in mood and style

2012’s Great Movie Moments: May

‘Double Trouble’: Not worth half the price

Eureka, Ep. 5.07 “Ex Machina” is as transparent as a hologram

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‘Corpo Celeste’ bestows its coming-of-age story with broad implications

‘Dark Horse’ a heady mix of deadpan humor, heartbreak, and Hepatitis B

‘Your Sister’s Sister’ dials down Shelton’s mumblecore tendencies

‘Extraterrestrial’ a charming romantic comedy masquerading as a sci-fi film

When “Great Leaps Forward” Aren’t, or, the Art of Looking Bad

Mad Men, Ep. 5.13, “The Phantom”: You only live twice, Mister Draper

Extended Thoughts on ‘Bambi’

Highlights of the upcoming Edinburgh International Film Festival