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Nasty Baby confirms Sebastian Silva’s considerable filmmaking talent

by Ben Sachs November 3, 2015August 18, 2021

The latest from Chilean-born, New York-based filmmaker Sebastian Silva is currently playing at the Music Box.

Posted inBlogs

Psychologists gone wild, plus more new reviews and notable screenings

by J.R. Jones October 30, 2015August 18, 2021

New reviews and notable sceenings in this week’s issue

Posted inBlogs

With A Deadly Adoption Lifetime becomes dangerously self-aware

by Gwynedd Stuart June 23, 2015August 18, 2021

Deep thoughts about shallow movies

Posted inFilm

Money changes everything in Andrew Bujalski’s Results

by J.R. Jones June 17, 2015August 18, 2021

But a bigger budget doesn’t diminish the director’s talent.

Posted inBlogs

Far From the Madding Crowd, the rest of our new movie reviews, and this week’s notable screenings

by J.R. Jones May 8, 2015August 18, 2021

New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue

Posted inBlogs

The Spoils of Babylon: A period parody that’s ultimately forgettable

by Danette Chavez January 14, 2014August 18, 2021

Playing off 70s- and 80s-era soaps and starring a heavyweight cast, IFC’s new miniseries falls short.

Posted inBlogs

Opening soon: Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

by J.R. Jones December 17, 2013August 19, 2021

Will Ferrell returns as the vainglorious TV newsman.

Posted inBlogs

Best of 2011, number 2: Bridesmaids

by J.R. Jones December 26, 2011August 19, 2021

J.R. Jones on Bridesmaids, his second-favorite film of 2011.

Posted inBlogs

Not in theaters: Kenneth Lonergan’s Margaret

by Ben Sachs December 12, 2011August 19, 2021

A reflection on Kenneth Lonergan’s Margaret and the Judd Apatow-produced comedy Bridesmaids.

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Funny Girls

by J.R. Jones May 12, 2011August 19, 2021

With Bridesmaids, Kristen Wiig and company crash the boys’ club of big-screen comedy

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