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'This is It': Movie pick for Nov. 6-12, plus Also Playing capsule reviews
By Plain Dealer staff and wire reports
November 05, 2009, 11:59PM
The film of Michael Jackson's rehearsal footage provides a glimpse at his creative process. Full story »
'UHF': Movie pick for Saturday, Oct. 17, plus Also Playing capsule reviews for Oct. 16-22
By Plain Dealer staff and wire reports
October 15, 2009, 11:59PM
Happy birthday, Weird Al. Full story »
'Whip It': Movie pick for Oct. 9-15, plus Also Playing capsule reviews
By Plain Dealer staff and wire reports
October 08, 2009, 11:59PM
Drew Barrymore's directing debut, starring Ellen Page, is an immensely enjoyable film about roller derby. Full story »
'Toy Story' and 'Toy Story 2' in 3-D: Movie pick for Oct. 2-8, plus Also Playing capsule reviews
By Plain Dealer staff and wire reports
October 01, 2009, 11:59PM
"Toy Story" and its sequel return to theaters, as a double feature in 3-D. Full story »
'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs': Movie pick for Sept. 25-Oct. 1, plus Also Playing capsule reviews
By John Luttermoser, The Plain Dealer
September 24, 2009, 11:59PM
"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" -- There's lots of food-flying fun in this animated adaptation of Judi Barrett's children's book. Full story »
'Under Our Skin': Movie pick for Sept. 13, plus Also Playing capsule reviews for Sept. 11-17
By John Luttermoser, The Plain Dealer
September 10, 2009, 11:59PM
"Under Our Skin" Not rated. 103 minutes. Grade: A- With the health care debate raging, it's a good time to check out this compelling documentary about Lyme disease, which director Andy Abrahams Wilson argues is a largely misdiagnosed, mistreated, mismanaged mess. It made a splash at the Cleveland International Film Festival in March, and screens at 8:45 Sunday night... Full story »
'Fast Times at Ridgemont High': Movie pick for Sept. 5, plus Also Playing capsule reviews for Sept. 4-10
By John Luttermoser, The Plain Dealer
September 03, 2009, 11:59PM
"Fast Times at Ridgemont High" R. 90 minutes. The Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights wants to take you back to school. High school in California, circa 1982. Amy Heckerling's funny and raunchy comedy (written by Cameron Crowe) stars Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Phoebe Cates. Saturday night, it plays at 9:30 and midnight. Tickets: $5. One person... Full story »
'Inglourious Basterds': Movie pick for Aug. 28-Sept. 3, plus Also Playing capsule reviews
By John Luttermoser, The Plain Dealer
August 27, 2009, 11:59PM
"Inglourious Basterds" R for strong graphic violence, language and brief sexuality. 152 minutes. Grade: A Quentin Tarantino's cleverly written, well-acted, weird World War II action-adventure-thriller is one of the most entertaining films of the year. With Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and Diane Kruger. -- Clint O'Connor Full story »
'In the Loop': Movie pick for Aug. 21-27, plus Also Playing capsule reviews
By John Luttermoser, The Plain Dealer
August 20, 2009, 11:59PM
"In the Loop" Not rated. 106 minutes. Grade: A Hilarious, savvy, sharp-edged political satires are hard to come by, which is why I have to say: SEE THIS MOVIE. A verbal gaffe by a British minister sets off political dirty-dealings in London and Washington, with two-faced underlings running the game. Well-written and very funny. Directed by Armando Iannucci. With... Full story »
'The Hurt Locker': Movie pick for July 31-Aug. 6, plus Also Playing capsule reviews
By John Luttermoser, The Plain Dealer
July 30, 2009, 11:59PM
"The Hurt Locker" R for war violence and language. 131 minutes. Grade: A- One of the best-made films of 2009. In this extreme close-up of an Army bomb squad in Iraq, director Kathryn Bigelow refuses to dial down the intensity. Nearly every dancing-with-death scene hurtles into the next breathless bomb-dismantling moment. With Jeremy Renner and Anthony Mackie. -- Clint... Full story »
'Bruno': Movie pick for July 24-30, plus Also Playing capsule reviews
By John Luttermoser, The Plain Dealer
July 24, 2009, 12:34PM
"Bruno" R for pervasive, strong and crude sexual content, graphic nudity and language. 83 minutes. Grade: B+ Sacha Baron Cohen is back to offend and entertain. He follows up "Borat" with this hilarious romp as an Austrian gay fashionista who seeks fame in America. Yes, it's offensive. But funny. -- Clint O'Connor Full story »
'Severed Ways': Movie pick for July 10-16, plus Also Playing capsule reviews
By John Luttermoser, The Plain Dealer
July 09, 2009, 11:59PM
"Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America" Not rated (adults-only screening). 107 minutes. For the next eight Friday nights, the Cleveland Museum of Art hosts a special series of Cleveland premieres for international films. At 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, it's Tony Stone's "Severed Ways," a glimpse of North America 1,000 years ago through the eyes of two stranded Vikings.... Full story »
'Every Little Step': Movie pick for June 26-July 2, plus Also Playing capsule reviews
By John Luttermoser, The Plain Dealer
June 25, 2009, 11:59PM
"Every Little Step" PG-13 for some strong language including sexual references. 96 minutes. Grade: A An excellent, high-energy film and a revealing window into the weird world of dancers. This documentary charts the evolution of two "A Chorus Lines" -- the original production in 1975 and the auditions for the 2006 revival. It's packed with passion, heartache and victories.... Full story »
'The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3': Movie pick for June 19-25, plus Also Playing capsule reviews
By John Luttermoser, The Plain Dealer
June 18, 2009, 11:59PM
"The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" R for violence and pervasive language. 106 minutes. Grade: A- This was already a terrific film in 1974 (with Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw), but director Tony Scott and star Denzel Washington have produced a thrilling, tense version about the hijacking of a New York subway train. John Travolta plays the bad... Full story »
'Up': Movie pick for June 12-18, plus Also Playing movie capsules
By John Luttermoser, The Plain Dealer
June 11, 2009, 11:59PM
"Up" PG for some peril and action. 96 minutes. Grade: A A magical, funny and touching animated film from Pixar. An old grump and an earnest kid lift off for South America, where they befriend an exotic bird and a mutt. Showing in 2-D all over, and in 3-D (for an extra charge) at Atlas Cinemas Great Lakes, Shaker... Full story »
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