Alice in Wonderland / *** (PG)

"Alice in Wonderland" (PG, 108 minutes). Tim Burton's brilliant re-visualization of Lewis Carroll's fantasy, with Alice (Mia Wasikowska) now grown up, and the mordant denizens of Wonderland still basking in peculiarity. Beautifully drawn and told, except for the third-act surrender to formula action... read more

A Prophet / **** (R)

"A Prophet" (R, 154 minutes). An unformed young man is imprisoned, and behind bars he terrifyingly comes of age. A remorseless consideration of the birth of a killer. With Tahar Rahim as the clueless young prisoner and Niels Arestrup as the powerful boss of the gang controlling the prison. Swept th... read more

Brooklyn's Finest / *** (R)

"Brooklyn's Finest" (R, 140 minutes). Three cops, three journeys to what looks like doom. They aren't bad guys, precisely, but they occupy a world of such unremitting violence that they're willing to do what it takes to survive. Well-crafted, good performances, but a screenplay that pulls strings ... read more

The Good Guy / *** (R)

"The Good Guy" (R, 90 minutes). A team at a Wall Street firm are power are Masters of Trading and party animals, as quiet Daniel (Bryan Greenberg), who'd rather spend his evenings with a good book, is promoted top their level. The team leader (Scott Porter) takes him out to teach him how to party, a... read more

Terribly Happy / *** (No MPAA rating)

"Terribly Happy" (Unrated, 100 minute). There's a new marshal in town, but this town isn't ready to be tamed. A cop from Copenhagen is sent to the sticks as punishment, and walks into am eerie situation. People disappear--some say into the bog outside town. The locals aren't impressed by a cop. The ... read more

Great Movie: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982)

The rock opera "Pink Floyd the Wall," first performed in 1978, came at a time when some rock artists were taking themselves very seriously indeed. While the Beatles and Stones had recorded stand-alone songs or themed albums at the most, The Who produced "Tommy" in 1969 and "Quadrophenia" in 1973. Da... read more

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