|
4/4
|
94%
|
Pina (2011) |
"
An immersive moviegoing experience beyond imagination."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Feb 9, 2012
|
|
5/5
|
84%
|
Beginners (2011) |
"
Sweet moments of subtle comedy and straightforward family drama mix perfectly with Mike Mills' trademark artfulness in Beginners."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Jun 3, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
85%
|
Meek's Cutoff (2011) |
"
The film's most powerful performance belongs to Williams, who shows a spirit and resolve seldom seen before. Her scenes confronting Meek are explosive and give the film a strong emotional core."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Mar 4, 2011
|
|
4/4
|
97%
|
A Prophet (Un prophete) (2010) |
"
Skillfully blending an ultra-modern visual style with classic storytelling elements, Audiard has made the first true crime classic of the 21st century."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Apr 1, 2010
|
|
4/4
|
95%
|
Goodbye Solo (2009) |
"
Thanks to its engaging leads, colorful Southern setting and poignant story, Goodbye Solo is uplifting despite its solemn subject."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Oct 8, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
76%
|
Kick-Ass (2010) |
"
Vaughn has the spirit and storytelling confidence to tweak superhero movies and in the process deliver a comic-book classic equal to the best of the bunch."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Apr 15, 2010
|
|
3.5/4
|
51%
|
Chéri (2009) |
"
Lively, clever and beautiful in all ways, from its diverse cast to its period Parisian setting, Chéri is a worthy adaptation of the 1920 novel by French novelist Colette."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Jun 25, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
93%
|
Children of Men (2006) |
"
The most eye-popping and moving drama of the season."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Jan 5, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
95%
|
The Guard (2011) |
"
Filmmaker John Michael McDonagh proves his talent for casting with his first feature, the lively, often funny, always thrilling Irish crime comedy The Guard."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Jul 28, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
98%
|
Project Nim (2011) |
"
British filmmaker James Marsh recreates this tale of an ambitious primate language study through traditional face-the-camera interviews, clever graphics and dramatic recreations. A powerful musical score adds gravitas."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Jul 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
82%
|
TrollHunter (2011) |
"
A monster thrill ride that combines handheld camerawork with rollicking action reminiscent of Jurassic Park."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted May 3, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
80%
|
The Last Mountain (2011) |
"
Last Mountain is one of many environmental documentaries that play festivals and arthouses year after year, and Haney sets it apart and makes it compelling by focusing on the people in the valley as much as the environmental issue."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted May 3, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
73%
|
POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (2011) |
"
It's simply hilarious."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Apr 22, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
40%
|
Skateland (2011) |
"
Burns, a former journalist and screenwriter, and cameraman Peter Simonite make great use of the film's East Texas setting. Skateland may be produced with limited resources, but Burns captures the look and spirit of the times with perfect detail."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Mar 15, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
76%
|
3 Backyards (2011) |
"
Three lives intersect over the course of a fall day in Long Island in Eric Mendelsohn's dazzling and delicate independent drama 3 Backyards."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Mar 12, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
65%
|
Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles (2011) |
"
Documentary subjects are seldom this mysterious."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Feb 11, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
100%
|
Waste Land (2010) |
"
Has the potential to not only become the top-earner for New York-based Arthouse Films when it opens Friday at the Angelika Film Center but also one of the year's best-reviewed documentaries."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Oct 29, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
89%
|
Waiting for Superman (2010) |
"
Guggenheim articulates the issues facing public education, offers the solutions presented by his various subjects and, through the journeys of these five kids, raises awareness in a powerful manner."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Sep 24, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
67%
|
Jack Goes Boating (2010) |
"
Smart, sweet and emotionally rich."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Sep 18, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
100%
|
Last Train Home (2010) |
"
A riveting and big picture look at the social phenomenon unique to modern-day China and its rise as a capitalist power."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Sep 4, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
81%
|
Prince of Broadway (2010) |
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Sep 4, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
Go Get Some Rosemary (2009) |
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Aug 27, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
61%
|
The Dry Land (2010) |
"
Williams and Ferrera emphasize the heartache of coming home in their Iraq War drama The Dry Land, and the result is a worthy family melodrama for the Iraq War generation."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Jul 30, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
Kisses (2010) |
"
Beautiful black and white photography (also handled by Daly) slowly evolves into color once the adventure is underway--it's a nice gesture to The Wizard of Oz."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Jul 16, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
92%
|
Dogtooth (Kynodontas) (2010) |
"
Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos may be an unknown to the majority of arthouse audiences but he confirms his status as a rising auteur with Dogtooth (Kynodontas)."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Jun 30, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
67%
|
Wild Grass (Les Herbes Folles) (2010) |
"
Colorful, smart and brought to vivid life via the rich performances."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted May 26, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
83%
|
Daddy Longlegs (2010) |
"
A poignant, emotionally rich, sometimes playful, beautifully filmed tale of fractured fatherhood in New York City."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted May 21, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
36%
|
Los Paranoicos (The Paranoids) (2008) |
"
The latest standout drama from the vibrant New Latino Cinema."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Jan 22, 2010
|
|
4/5
|
26%
|
The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond (2009) |
"
With an ending as lovely as her attractive leads, Loss of a Teardrop Diamond is a Golden Age Hollywood-inspired nostalgia trip, but one worth taking."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Dec 28, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
79%
|
Politist, adj. (Police, Adjective) (2009) |
"
Will cement [director] Porumboiu's reputation with critics and steadily increase his profile with U.S. arthouse audiences."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Dec 22, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
A Single Man (2009) |
"
Fashion designer Tom Ford establishes himself as a filmmaker to celebrate from the very first sequence of his artfully constructed, heartfelt adaptation of Christopher Isherwood's 1964 novel A Single Man."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Dec 7, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
90%
|
Fish Tank (2010) |
"
Every scene is visually striking. More importantly, there's not a line of dialogue or performance that feels false."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Nov 20, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
94%
|
The Damned United (2009) |
"
Fascinating storytelling, beautiful cinematography and the most complex and riveting lead characters imaginable."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Oct 9, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Le Silence de Lorna (The Silence of Lorna) (Lorna's Silence) (2008) |
"
After 22 years of moviemaking, the Dardenne brothers remain at the height of their craft with Lorna's Silence, and one expects more standout, social melodramas ahead."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Aug 6, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
87%
|
Flammen & Citronen (Flame & Citron) (The Flame and the Lemon) (2008) |
"
Rich with espionage intrigue, period perfect World War II details and fascinatingly complex lead characters."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Jul 31, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
100%
|
Afghan Star (2009) |
"
Afghan Star is as entertaining as any talent competition but also has a strong socio-political story, providing a revealing look at Afghanistan as its rebuilds after years of war, Taliban rule and struggles with democracy."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted May 28, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
67%
|
Che: Part One (The Argentine) (2009) |
"
Soderbergh's most ambitious film to date."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Oct 18, 2008
|
|
3/4
|
67%
|
Insidious (2011) |
"
There are enough quality scares and inspired jolts to keep the most passionate horror buffs screaming happily."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Mar 31, 2011
|
|
3/4
|
93%
|
The Tillman Story (2010) |
"
What begins as an examination of a coverup blossoms into a fascinating story of the American public and its desire for a patriotic martyr no matter the cost."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Oct 21, 2010
|
|
3/4
|
67%
|
Jack Goes Boating (2010) |
"
No present-day actor celebrates the working class like Hoffman, and he captures the ordinary joys and heartache of Jack, Connie, Clyde and Lucy with feeling and respect."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Oct 7, 2010
|
|
|
63%
|
Lymelife (2008) |
"
While they may not claim the marquee power of Baldwin or Nixon, Culkin and Roberts bring Lymelife its best performances and help boost the film above the ranks of the ordinary, dysfunctional family tale."
—
Boxoffice Magazine
Posted Jul 6, 2010
|
|
3/4
|
87%
|
Please Give (2010) |
"
In Please Give, Keener is at her best. Let's hope her creative partnership with Holofcener continues."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Jun 10, 2010
|
|
3/4
|
79%
|
Mother and Child (2010) |
"
Mother and Child's best moments come from its many small and wonderful character details."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Jun 3, 2010
|
|
3/4
|
63%
|
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) |
"
Parnassus is an eye-popping fairy tale, a timeless tale of good battling evil and Gilliam's first film in a long while that wholly captures his vaudevillian spirit."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Jan 7, 2010
|
|
3/4
|
68%
|
Youth in Revolt (2010) |
"
Thanks to its dizzy comic style, Youth in Revolt is more than the standard coming-of-age comedy. It's silly, surreal and offers the best comic role for the deadpan Cera since Superbad."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Jan 7, 2010
|
|
3/4
|
96%
|
Revanche (2009) |
"
Artful, suspenseful and utterly engaging, Revanche is also challenging and arguably one of the most mature dramas to hit art houses this year."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Oct 29, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
94%
|
Good Hair (2009) |
"
Rock's impressive multitasking pays off in a lively and entertaining documentary about the styling conventions, beauty-product companies and flamboyant hairdressers that make up African-American hair culture."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Oct 22, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
73%
|
More Than a Game (2009) |
"
What's amazing, and what Belman captures perfectly, is how Coach Dru achieves his dream of becoming a head coach by being a role model to these boys in need."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Oct 22, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
61%
|
Adoration (2008) |
"
Adoration is rich with political themes about ethnicity, a complex story about family history, a thoughtful young protagonist and a fascinating look at the way we communicate through the latest social-networking tools."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted Aug 13, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
66%
|
The Brothers Bloom (2009) |
"
A fun, fast-paced and fashionable caper adventure, and a worthy homage to such classic thievery comedies as Topkapi."
—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted May 28, 2009
|
60%
——
97%
