THE LOYAL 47 RONIN (DVD)
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  Year Released: 2009 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 127 minutes |
The film has a heavy quantity of characters, but none of them possess any degree of personality.
Posted on April 23, 2009 by Phil Hall
STATE OF PLAY
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  Year Released: 2009 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 127 minutes |
By mourning the death of traditional journalism, traditional movie stars, and even traditional movies, “State of Play” represents a fine example of all three relics.
Posted on April 23, 2009 by Scott Mendelson
IN THE “WAKE”: INTERVIEW WITH FILMMAKER ANDREW LAWTON
Australian-born Andrew Lawton offers uncommon emotional sensitivity and artistic talent in his new short “Wake.”
Posted on April 22, 2009 by Phil Hall
WAKE
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  Year Released: 2008 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 28 minutes |
“Wake” invites you in, but leaves you to your own considerations as the story progresses.
Posted on April 22, 2009 by Rory L. Aronsky
DEADLAND
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Year Released: 2009 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 107 minutes |
ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL FEATURE! Despite its political elements and ideological motifs, “Deadland” is ultimately about a man’s need to make things right, to reunite with the person that makes his life worth living.
Posted on April 21, 2009 by Stina Chyn
CANADIAN CLASSICKS: RITUALS
Canadian Classicks is a look at some of the gems and turds from the so-called “tax shelter period,” when the Canadian government introduced new laws in an effort to boost domestic film production. For the first installment of this new column, I revisit what’s considered by many to be a certifiable classic: 1977′s “Rituals.”
Posted on April 20, 2009 by Mariko McDonald
DUNYA AND DESIE
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  Year Released: 2008 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 94 minutes |
CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FEATURE! The subtle wallflower Dunya is the emotional core of this movie; perhaps the fact that her name is listed first in the title is by design.
Posted on April 20, 2009 by James Teitelbaum
DAVID & FATIMA
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Year Released: 2007 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 120 minutes |
The problem with “David & Fatima” is twofold: it takes itself too seriously and refuses to take any narrative risks.
Posted on April 19, 2009 by Brad Wilke
SAVING THE WESTMONT: INTERVIEW WITH THEATRE HISTORIAN/ACTIVIST ALLEN F. HAUSS
The Westmont Theatre in Haddon Township was built in 1927 and is the last standing vaudeville/film theatre in all of Camden County, N.J. But it remains shut down today and is in need of millions of dollars in restoration funds.
Posted on April 18, 2009 by Phil Hall
DANTE’S INFERNO (DVD)
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Year Released: 2008 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 76 minutes |
The whole project reeks of a certain film school “look how clever we are” approach.
Posted on April 18, 2009 by Scott Mendelson
ANVIL! THE TRUE STORY OF ANVIL
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Year Released: 2008 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 90 minutes |
It really doesn’t matter if you like metal or not – this film can appeal to anyone. So lift up those devil horns!
Posted on April 18, 2009 by Zack Haddad
SIGHT UNSEEN – CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE
TOO HOT FOR THE CRITICS! When last we see them, God and Chelios are pulling an Eiffel Tower on Ria, while the entire East Asian landmass burns with holy fire.
Posted on April 17, 2009 by Pete Vonder Haar
THE BOOTLEG FILES: SATYAJIT RAY’S DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE FOREST
Phil Hall’s The Bootleg Files explores the wild world of classic and kooky flicks that can only be found on bootlegged videos and DVD. This week, Phil goes on vacation with Satyajit Ray.
Posted on April 17, 2009 by Phil Hall
7TH ANNUAL INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCES FULL SCHEDULE
Films announced include eight world premieres, nine U.S. premieres, and thirteen L.A. premieres!
Posted on April 17, 2009 by Film Threat Staff
PERESTROIKA
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  Year Released: 2009 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 97 minutes |
IN LIMITED RELEASE! The Russians have a word for this: Nyet.
Posted on April 17, 2009 by Phil Hall