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Smart, stylish ‘Ex Machina’ brilliantly mixes emotions and technology
Ex Machina is a superior techno-thriller that asks a lot more questions than it’s willing to answer. Filmmakers have long exploited the dangers of artificial intelligence, but few have the courage to examine the hubris behind Man’s technological self-destruction. Alex Garland’s assured directorial debut showcases a patient filmmaker adept at world building. Like all good sci-fi films with big ideas and bold visuals, you’ll be thinking about Ex Machina long after you leave the theater. More
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‘Unbroken’ captures Zamperini’s suffering, but not his spirit
Unbroken Written by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Richard LaGravenese & William Nicholson Directed by Angelina Jolie USA, 2014 An unrelentingly grim affair, Unbroken excels at its realistic portrayal of dehumanization, but fails to capture the indomitable spirit of its protagonist. Angelina Jolie’s film is an impressive technical achievement, and her hero’s journey is undeniably gripping, […] More
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“Frank” is a delightful finger-snapping oddball set to music and creative mayhem
Frank Written by Jon Ronson and Peter Straughan Directed by Lenny Abrahamson (as Leonard Abrahamson) UK/Ireland, 2014 Artistic personalities from all walks of life seem to dance to the beat of their own distinctive drums. The creative process and all its motivations and manipulations is what makes these dedicated artists strive for their performing juices. […] More
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Adult sci-fi in the first trailer for Alex Garland’s “Ex Machina”
We need more science fiction like Ex Machina. Alex Garland’s new film has a new trailer and it looks like it could be a compelling and thought provoking sci-fi thriller. There are no explosions or fast ships, but there are bold ideas about humanity’s near future and questions that blur the line between man and […] More
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‘Calvary’ is a spotlight on Brendan Gleeson
Director John Michael McDonagh wastes no time in establishing the stakes of Calvary. In a darkened confessional, Father James Lavelle (Brendan Gleeson) is told that he is going to die in a week. The man planning to kill the priest explains it is exactly because Father Lavelle has done nothing wrong that he is going to die. Of the two McDonagh brothers, John Michael is known for his irreverent comedy The Guard, but with this latest release he joins the ranks of the most fatalistic of Irish artists. More
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Frank is a high concept, heartrending film
Frank Directed by Leonard Abrahamson United Kingdom, 2014 The pitch for Frank sounds like it might fall somewhere between Rubber and Kevin Smith’s upcoming Tusk: films that seem predicated on a dare, a bet, a drunken night. But Frank is a high concept film masquerading as low concept. Jon (Domhnall Gleeson) is a middle-class, IT-by-day, […] More
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Saturday Shorts: ‘Noreen’, starring Brendan Gleeson
Today’s film is the 2010 short Noreen. The film is written and directed by Domhnall Gleeson, and stars Brian Gleeson, Gerard Byrne, and Brendan Gleeson. Gleeson has made a name for himself over his 25 year career with roles in features such as Braveheart, Gangs of New York, Kingdom of Heaven, and In Bruges. His […] More
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New trailer for ‘Unbroken’, a Louis Zamperini biopic directed by Angelina Jolie
Over the course of her acting career, Angelina Jolie has garnered both critical and commercial acclaim for a varied filmography that includes Girl, Interrupted, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, A Mighty Heart, and Changeling. Her directorial debut in 2011, however, garnered her a new set of fans, many of whom were intrigued to learn that she […] More
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Hey You Geeks!! Podcast #22: Dissecting the Star Wars VII Cast
Just as we did with the inaugural episode of Hey You Geeks, Episode 22 is dedicated entirely to Star Wars. With the announcement of the new cast, the release of the trailer for the new Rebels animated series, official statements on the Expanded Universe in regards to canon and a rumored title for Episode VII, […] More
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Sundance London 2014: Fassbender hilarious in ‘Frank,’ a tribute to late musician
Frank Written by Jon Ronson and Peter Straughan Directed by Lenny Abrahamson UK and Ireland, 2014 It is hard to judge a character by their looks, but it becomes a much more difficult task when the person in question is hiding their face under a huge papier-mâché head. This is the challenge Hollywood star Michael […] More
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‘Frank’, with Michael Fassbender, releases its first trailer
Actor Michael Fassbender has seen his star rise significantly over the past few years, with a filmography that includes 12 Years a Slave, X-Men: First Class, Fish Tank, Inglourious Basterds, and Prometheus. Many fans of the performer were intrigued to learn that his next role would be more comedic in nature, a genre he has […] More
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‘Unbroken’, the newest directorial feature from Angelina Jolie, releases a trailer
Angelina Jolie has garnered acclaim over the course of her acting career for both performances in dramatic fare such as The Changeling and Girl, Interrupted as well as commercial fare such as Mr. and Mrs. Smith and the Lara Croft series. However, many fans of the performer have also been intrigued by her recent forays […] More
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