HORRIBLE BOSSES

Not horrible but doesn’t hit its stride until halfway through. Watch for the comedic chemistry among the guys.


SHORTBUS

Get back on the bus, John Cameron Mitchell. I know it’s hard to follow up Hedwig (one of my all time faves), but come on. This?!


MADE IN DAGENHAM

A lovely, small movie about a very big deal. Great performances all around, Sally Hawkins esp. delightful.


THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE

Thought this was the one w/Ryan Gosling. It isn’t. Still, an enjoyable (and fluffy) romance with a dash of sci-fi. 


PITCH PERFECT

Best episode of Glee ever!


THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

Successfully ambitious and quietly haunting. Is it too early in the year to talk about Oscar nominations? 


HOLY MOTORS

Denis Lavant is a chameleon in the role of M. Oscar. But holy crap, this movie is a train wreck.


THIS IS 40

This is charming.


THE BIRDCAGE

Just as funny 17 years and multiple viewings later. A divine comedy.


FIRST POSITION

Almost like watching the Olympics on NBC, only it’s ballet and Bob Costas isn’t being hyperbolic.


COLD SOULS

It ain’t easy being Paul Giamatti.


END OF WATCH

Drive meets 5 Broken Cameras meets Traffic. A few scenes are absolute gems of dialogue. Overall, better than expected.


A LATE QUARTET

A cinematic fugue, wonderfully performed.


SMASHED

Impossible not to compare to Days of Wine and Roses, which delivers an emotional gut-punch that this film lacks.


THE INTOUCHABLES

A wonderful (and not overly sentimental) true story about the healing power of helping.