In the last month or two, these have been the films that really stood out for me at the theaters...
The Fall - the most unique and visually stunning film I've seen in some time
Vicky Cristina Barcelona - Woody Allen's best in a while with wonderful performances from Penelope Cruz (who was also great in ELEGY), Javier Bardiem and Scarlett Johansson.
Tell No One - French crime/romance intrigue in the grande tradition.
Trumbo - bio/doc of the blacklisted writer of Spartacus, Roman Holiday, etc.
Trans-Siberian Express - action thriller set on a train hurtling across Siberia. Ben Kingsley and Woody Harrelson shine.
A Girl Cut In Two - by French legend Claude Chabrol. A sexual black comedy of sorts
Choke - wild and funny with many twists and turns is the story of a sex addict, who is a Williamsburg re-enactor by day and who stages fake Heimlich rescues for aa living by night; dealing with a strange mother in an old folks home by the writer of FIGHT CLUB. With Sam Rockwell, Joel Grey and Anjelica Huston.
Righteous Kill - DeNiro & Pacino star as NYPD partners investigation what may be a serial murderer who is a cop.
Appaloosa - Ed Harris stars and directs a wonderful Western that his characters of quirky depth. also Viggo Mortensen and Renee Zellweger
Towelhead - social drama centered on the coming of age of a young Lebanese/American girl. Written and directed by Alan Ball creator of HBO's Six Feet Under
Also on cable:
The Pledge - Jack Nicholson is powerful, Robin Penn Wright tries to look plain but is still s tunner. Wonderful crime drama about a retired cop's last case.
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