Movies, Films, Reviews, Entertainment - Christopher Smith
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New releases: 'Couples Retreat' and 'A Serious Man'
Peter Billingsley’s "Couples Retreat" is a comedy about avoiding divorce. In its sights are two miserable, boring shills with energy to spare, but they can’t conceive a child. more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 2/6/10 | 766 views
Penelope Cruz transfixing in ‘Broken Embraces’
In theaters BROKEN EMBRACES, written and directed by Pedro Almodovar, 128 minutes, rated R. Just as in Pedro Almodovar’s 2006 film “Volver,” his latest, “Broken Embraces,” reminds you … more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 2/5/10 | 1139 views
DVD Corner
“Zombieland” DVD, Blu-ray: Ruben Fleischer’s spoof on the zombie genre literally and figuratively is killer. It’s laugh-out-loud funny, the gore is beautifully over-the-top, Rhett Reese and … more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 1/30/10 | 1084 views
Jeff Bridges gives genius portrayal in ‘Crazy Heart’
Scott Cooper's "Crazy Heart" offers audiences nothing new — we've been here before, most recently in the film that revived Mickey Rourke’s career, "The Wrestler." more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 1/29/10 | 1058 views
DVD corner
“Saw VI” DVD, Blu-ray: Back for more boredom, bloodletting and gore is this middling piece of mediocrity, which not only belongs in the business end of “Woodchipper Massacre,” but also is … more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 1/23/10 | 1057 views
‘Hurt Locker’ generating major Oscar buzz
Katherine Bigelow’s “The Hurt Locker” is just out on DVD and Blu-ray disc, which offers an opportunity for those interested in seeing one of last year’s best films and especially for those who follow the Academy Awards. more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 1/22/10 | 1120 views
"Bourne Identity" leads the pack of new releases
A sleek espionage thriller that reduces the world to the size of a postage stamp while focusing on a group of gun-toting characters hopping between Zurich and Paris as if they were zipping between Milo and Meddybemps. more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 1/16/10 | 1026 views
New thriller engrossing, worthwhile
In theaters THE LOVELY BONES, directed by Peter Jackson, written by Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, 139 minutes, rated PG-13. The new Peter Jackson movie, “The Lovely Bones,” is a … more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 1/15/10 | 1446 views
DVD corner
"Doom" provides modest gross-out jolts; "8 Mile" offers rap at a distance; "End of Days" -- protect your daughters! and more. more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 1/9/10 | 1205 views
Despite being predictable, ‘Complicated’ is satisfying
In theaters IT’S COMPLICATED, written and directed by Nancy Meyers, 119 minutes, rated R. The new Nancy Meyers movie, “It’s Complicated,” really should have been titled, “Well, It’s … more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 1/8/10 | 1352 views
"Jennifer's Body," "Paranormal Activity" top week's releases
Megan Fox stars, Academy Award-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody wrote the script, and still the movie was a flop. It’s easy to see why. more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 1/2/10 | 2031 views
‘Precious’ offers a true American nightmare
Lee Daniels’ “Precious” is about as ugly and as disturbing as any movie in recent memory. It’s unflinching in its violence. more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 1/1/10 | 1430 views
"District 9," "Inglorious Basterds" round out week's releases
Neill Blomkamp’s satisfying science-fiction movie features an intriguing twist — who is the monster in this monster movie? more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 12/26/09 | 1815 views
‘Avatar’ delivers brilliant visuals
The year’s most ambitious and visually arresting film is James Cameron’s “Avatar.” more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 12/25/09 | 1679 views
DVD Corner
So, you’ve put off the holiday shopping until the last minute — perfectly understandable. If things have to come to push and shove, which they will at this point, you might as well do it with the … more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 12/19/09 | 1804 views
New on DVD
Renting a DVD? BDN film critic Christopher Smith can help. Below are his grades of recent releases. Those in bold print are new to stores this week. more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 12/18/09 | 208 views
‘Invictus’ rises above sports movie cliches
In Latin, the title for the new Clint Eastwood film, “Invictus,” means “invincible” or “unconquered,” which is a nice slice of symmetry since the word itself could describe Eastwood’s own career. more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 12/18/09 | 1168 views
Chemistry perfect in new 'Potter' film
DVD Corner “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” DVD, Blu-ray: The sixth film in the “Potter” franchise finds the actors possessing their best chemistry yet. David Yates directs from … more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 12/12/09 | 2533 views
Animated ‘Mr. Fox’ almost perfect
The new Wes Anderson movie, “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” is a treat and a threat. more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 12/11/09 | 1041 views
Terminator Salvation on DVD, Green Mile on Blu-Ray
What’s most surprising about McG’s humorless yet action-packed “Terminator Salvation” is that Christian Bale, widely touted as the film’s star, has only a co-starring role as John Connor, on whom the fate of humanity long has rested. more
By Christopher Smith
Special to the NEWS | 12/5/09 | 863 views
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