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July 20, 2009
The Legacy of Flipper

Ric O’Barry trained TV’s most famous dolphin. In a new film, he atones for that sin.

July 13, 2009
Toward a Smarter Summer

Outside the megaplex (and even outdoors), there are films that do not involve gun-toting guinea pigs and jive-talking robots. Five film options for the more discerning filmgoer.

June 29, 2009
Popcorn Season on the Undulating Curve of Shifting Expectations!

Even though no one’s yet read Thomas Pynchon’s Inherent Vice, we’re already expecting the movie adaptation to sweep the Oscars, circa 2012.

June 1, 2009
Hell Hath No Fury Like Sam Raimi

After seventeen years away from horror films The Evil Dead director returns to the genre with Drag Me to Hell.

June 8, 2009
Bachelor Babysitter: Zach Galifianakis

The deadpan comic has thrived as an alt-comedy star and master of the icky-funny cameo�while waiting for his big break.

May 25, 2009
Tomorrow Man: Sam Worthington

The Australian actor, now making his marquee debut as a cyborg in Terminator Salvation, spoke with Logan Hill.

May 11, 2009
Does J.J. Abrams Have Daddy Issues?

He is a Hollywood brat who grew up following his father, the producer Gerald W. Abrams, around movie back lots.

May 4, 2009
It’s a Wonderful Life

Ryan Reynolds gets the blockbuster (X-Men) and the girl (Scarlett Johansson).

May 4, 2009
Beauty and the Beast

Eric Bana directs a loving tribute to his car.

May 4, 2009
No Limits

The exotic stylings of Jim Jarmusch’s latest film. A cultural primer.