Julie Christie was the harbinger of 1960s London, the first tremor of the youthquake to come, this Mod who possessed the opposite of the British stiff upper lip. Christie’s overripe underlip signalled a creature of variable moods, by turns determined, libidinous, petulant. Read more>>

Crafting a successful career is all about making choices, so I suspect that it’s going to be a major disappointment to Zac Efron that he dropped out the upcoming remake of “Footloose” to headline this murky romantic melodrama, set in the scenic Pacific Northwest. Read more

As an afternoon diversion for youngsters, there’s nothing really wrong with this live-action caper comedy; it’s just that there’s no originality. It’s “Spy Kids” with anthropomorphized household pets - and certainly not worth the 3-D price bump. Read more

One of the year’s best documentaries. Sambath’s refinement in revealing the epic tragedy and evil at the core of the story heightens the film’s impact. You must see this film! Read more>>

With the exception of bathroom gags, easily fixable misunderstandings and mouth-breathing whoopsies are about the lowest forms of humor. And Dinner for Schmucks is full of both. Read more>>

The film reveals the relationship between paparazzo Ron Gallela and the culture that has produced him, the culture that resents and exploits him as it resents and exploits his subjects. Read more>>

“Smash His Camera,” a highly entertaining biodoc about Ron Galella, the king of the paparazzi, touches upon issues concerning privacy, First Amendment rights, and our obsession with celebrity — but the issues are presented in a very gentle way. They never pop out at your from behind bushes or coat racks. Read more>>

Angelina Jolie could turn out to be the #1 action star in the world. She’s that good in a
role written for Tom Cruise but rejected by him as being too similar to that of Ethan Hunt
in the “Mission Impossible” franchise. Read more

“Ramona and Beezus,” based on Beverly Cleary’s beloved book, is likely to be the family film success of the summer season. The film is all about sisterhood and the love that develops between and binds siblings.

Cleary’s novel is a kids’ classic, so well-known and beloved, adapting it for the big screen could be problematic. Director Elizabeth Allen says she was actually quite concerned about doing it the right way — especially because she feels so personally connected to the book. Read more

For 60 years, six-to-12 year-old children have enjoyed books by Beverly Cleary, so it’s
actually quite surprising that it’s taken this long to bring any of them to the big screen. Read more