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Home » Natalie Portman

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Posted inFilm

It’s the end of the world as we know it, and Avengers: Endgame feels fine

by Leah Pickett April 25, 2019August 18, 2021

Like sands through the hourglass, so are the superheroes of our lives.

Posted inFilm

Vox Lux and The Mule present two very different responses to our nation’s ills

by Ben Sachs December 21, 2018August 18, 2021

While one finds only despair, the other argues that we’re still capable of kindness, despite the terrible things we do.

Posted inFilm

Annihilation preserves the source novel’s biological nightmare but dispenses with its mounting paranoia

by J.R. Jones March 1, 2018August 18, 2021

Director Alex Garland follows his acclaimed Ex Machina with this screen adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer’s sci-fi adventure.

Posted inBlogs

Terrence Malick loves us—he just has a peculiar way of showing it

by Ben Sachs March 29, 2017August 18, 2021

With Song to Song, the Austin-based filmmaker finds transcendental beauty in his hometown’s music scene.

Posted inBlogs

Embrace of the Serpent slithers into town, plus more new reviews and notable screenings

by J.R. Jones March 11, 2016August 18, 2021

New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue

3 Days to Kill
Posted inFilm

Daddy deals death in 3 Days to Kill

by J.R. Jones February 21, 2014August 18, 2021

Kevin Costner stars as a CIA assassin in the farcical 3 Days to Kill.

Posted inBlogs

A paramount picture from Paramount Pictures

by J.R. Jones June 18, 2012August 19, 2021

The studio releases a posed shot of 116 important artists as part of its centennial celebration

Posted inBlogs

This Week’s Movie Action

by J.R. Jones April 8, 2011August 19, 2021

New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue.

Posted inBlogs

This Week’s Food and Drink Events

by Sam Worley February 24, 2011August 19, 2021

An Oscar viewing party, a celebration of chicken wings, a whiskey dinner, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Now Playing: No Strings Attached

by J.R. Jones January 21, 2011August 19, 2021

Ben Sachs reviews the new romantic comedy starring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher.

Posted inBlogs

Golden Globes: First Impressions

by Heather Kenny January 17, 2011August 19, 2021

Best, worst, whatever—here’s what attracted attention.

Posted inBlogs

Blue Valentine

by Ed M. Koziarski January 7, 2011August 19, 2021

Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling’s disintegrating marriage in “Blue Valentine” was too raw for the MPAA until distributor Harvey Weinstein intervened. It opens Friday 1/7.

Posted inBlogs

Here we go again . . .

by Pat Graham April 25, 2008August 19, 2021

Forgetting Sarah’s easy … but what about Wong Kar-wai?

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