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A Dangerous Method
A cerebral trip with Jung and Freud, sex and cigars, the talking cure and adventures beyond.
A cerebral trip with Jung and Freud, sex and cigars, the talking cure and adventures beyond.
Albert Nobbs
An odd but endearing drama about a meticulous waiter in 1898 Dublin with a gigantic secret and expansive dreams for the future.
An odd but endearing drama about a meticulous waiter in 1898 Dublin with a gigantic secret and expansive dreams for the future.
American Teacher
A provocative documentary that sheds light on the reasons why teachers deserve higher salaries so they can flourish in the classroom doing what they love to do best.
A provocative documentary that sheds light on the reasons why teachers deserve higher salaries so they can flourish in the classroom doing what they love to do best.
Amigo
A portrait of American imperialism set in an occupied village during the 1900 Philippine-American War.
A portrait of American imperialism set in an occupied village during the 1900 Philippine-American War.
Anonymous
An intriguing look at Tudor England and the Bard who caught the spirit of the times and the heights and depths of the human adventure.
An intriguing look at Tudor England and the Bard who caught the spirit of the times and the heights and depths of the human adventure.
Big Miracle
A thematically rich drama about the efforts to save three trapped whales that speaks volumes about cross-cultural misunderstandings, media circuses, and the good that can rise to surface when opposing groups work together.
A thematically rich drama about the efforts to save three trapped whales that speaks volumes about cross-cultural misunderstandings, media circuses, and the good that can rise to surface when opposing groups work together.
Carnage
Intense portrait of two couples meeting to smooth out the rough edges of a mutual problem who wind up letting loose all the anger, disappointment, and hatred inside themselves.
Intense portrait of two couples meeting to smooth out the rough edges of a mutual problem who wind up letting loose all the anger, disappointment, and hatred inside themselves.
Charlotte Rampling: The Look
A sophisticated documentary in which veteran actress Charlotte Rampling talks about her career, art, and aging.
A sophisticated documentary in which veteran actress Charlotte Rampling talks about her career, art, and aging.
Chronicle
A scary and sad movie about a victim of bullies who becomes what he hates most when he gets some mysterious superpowers.
A scary and sad movie about a victim of bullies who becomes what he hates most when he gets some mysterious superpowers.
Connected: An Autoblogography about Love, Death, and Technology
A combo documentary, memoir, and probe of technology that offers a creative look at the brave new world of interdependence and collaboration.
A combo documentary, memoir, and probe of technology that offers a creative look at the brave new world of interdependence and collaboration.
Coriolanus
A modern-day version of the Shakespeare play about the toxic results of rage, starring and directed by Ralph Fiennes.
A modern-day version of the Shakespeare play about the toxic results of rage, starring and directed by Ralph Fiennes.
Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
An edifying documentary on the life and times of the controversial Tibetan Buddhist spiritual teacher and spiritual warrior whose mission was to build an enlightened society.
An edifying documentary on the life and times of the controversial Tibetan Buddhist spiritual teacher and spiritual warrior whose mission was to build an enlightened society.
Declaration of War
An extraordinary French film about the emotional education of a couple with a seriously ill infant.
An extraordinary French film about the emotional education of a couple with a seriously ill infant.
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
A poignant and emotionally literate film about the wise stewardship of pain by a precocious teenager mourning the loss of his beloved father.
A poignant and emotionally literate film about the wise stewardship of pain by a precocious teenager mourning the loss of his beloved father.
Footloose
A lively and rambunctious remake of the 1984 classic about a rebel with a cause who loves to dance.
A lively and rambunctious remake of the 1984 classic about a rebel with a cause who loves to dance.
Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie
An astonishing documentary about the life and work of scientist and eco-activist David Suzuki who shares his elder wisdom about science, nature, conservation, and the right path of indigenous peoples.
An astonishing documentary about the life and work of scientist and eco-activist David Suzuki who shares his elder wisdom about science, nature, conservation, and the right path of indigenous peoples.
God's Fiddler: Jascha Heifetz
A documentary on the life and artistry of the 20th century's first virtuoso violinist.
A documentary on the life and artistry of the 20th century's first virtuoso violinist.
Happy Feet Two
The best animated film of 2011 with its quirky characters, lively dancing, soaring songs, and the heroism of many different animals banding together in face of an eco-disaster that threatens them all.
The best animated film of 2011 with its quirky characters, lively dancing, soaring songs, and the heroism of many different animals banding together in face of an eco-disaster that threatens them all.
Hugo
A free-flowing and enchanting celebration of movie-making, finding the way home, and the kind of caring that can transform the lives of others.
A free-flowing and enchanting celebration of movie-making, finding the way home, and the kind of caring that can transform the lives of others.
J. Edgar
A biopic about the director of the FBI for 50 years whose legacy is today's us-versus-them approach in public life.
A biopic about the director of the FBI for 50 years whose legacy is today's us-versus-them approach in public life.
Jane's Journey
An engrossing portrait of the public and private lives of Jane Goodall; one of the Best Documentaries of 2011.
An engrossing portrait of the public and private lives of Jane Goodall; one of the Best Documentaries of 2011.
Janie Jones
Abigail Breslin in a shining performance as the responsible one in a father-daughter reunion.
Abigail Breslin in a shining performance as the responsible one in a father-daughter reunion.
John Mellencamp: It's About You
A striking musical documentary about rock singer and songwriter John Mellencamp and the changes overtaking this musical genre and the heartland of America.
A striking musical documentary about rock singer and songwriter John Mellencamp and the changes overtaking this musical genre and the heartland of America.
Le Havre
A magical Finnish film about the miracles that a warm heart can work in a world of hatred and divisiveness.
A magical Finnish film about the miracles that a warm heart can work in a world of hatred and divisiveness.
Like Crazy
Story about two young lovers whose patience, resilience, and trust are tested when they are separated for a long period of time.
Story about two young lovers whose patience, resilience, and trust are tested when they are separated for a long period of time.
London River
An engaging morality play about the quest of an English woman and an African Muslim to find their children after the 2005 terrorist attack in London.
An engaging morality play about the quest of an English woman and an African Muslim to find their children after the 2005 terrorist attack in London.
Lula, Son of Brazil
A biopicture about the formative early years of one of Brazil's most famous presidents whose muse and advocate was his beloved mother.
A biopicture about the formative early years of one of Brazil's most famous presidents whose muse and advocate was his beloved mother.
Melancholia
A mind-blowing end-of-the world drama that challenges us to take stock of our beliefs, feelings, and fears about death.
A mind-blowing end-of-the world drama that challenges us to take stock of our beliefs, feelings, and fears about death.
Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol
One of the best Mission Impossible flicks with several adrenaline- pumping action sequences.
One of the best Mission Impossible flicks with several adrenaline- pumping action sequences.
Mozart's Sister
An enchanting coming of age story set in France in 1763 and focusing on the creative quest of Mozart's older sister, a talented musician.
An enchanting coming of age story set in France in 1763 and focusing on the creative quest of Mozart's older sister, a talented musician.
My Afternoons with Margueritte
A tender and touching love story in a small French town where two unlikely people connect in an appealing and magical way.
A tender and touching love story in a small French town where two unlikely people connect in an appealing and magical way.
My Reincarnation
An unusual and enlightening documentary about Tibetan Buddhism, impermanence, a popular spiritual master and his son, who has been designated as the reincarnation of a famous lama.
An unusual and enlightening documentary about Tibetan Buddhism, impermanence, a popular spiritual master and his son, who has been designated as the reincarnation of a famous lama.
My Week With Marilyn
One week in the life of a lucky young man who is befriended by the sweet angel of sex and has the time of his life.
One week in the life of a lucky young man who is befriended by the sweet angel of sex and has the time of his life.
Oranges and Sunshine
The extraordinary true story of a social worker who exposed the notorious forced deportation of children from England to Australia from the 1940s to the 1970s.
The extraordinary true story of a social worker who exposed the notorious forced deportation of children from England to Australia from the 1940s to the 1970s.
Pariah
A powerful coming-of-age drama about a creative and inexperienced African-American lesbian who tries to be true to herself.
A powerful coming-of-age drama about a creative and inexperienced African-American lesbian who tries to be true to herself.
Pina
An amazing and appealing 3D documentary by the inimitable Wim Wenders on the innovative dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch.
An amazing and appealing 3D documentary by the inimitable Wim Wenders on the innovative dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch.
Puss in Boots
A razzle-dazzle animated feature about an outlaw cat who dances flamenco and is a survivor able to handle all challenges before him.
A razzle-dazzle animated feature about an outlaw cat who dances flamenco and is a survivor able to handle all challenges before him.
Restless
An offbeat and ruminative drama about two young people and their mutual obsession with death and dying.
An offbeat and ruminative drama about two young people and their mutual obsession with death and dying.
Senna
A compelling documentary about a champion Formula One driver and his unusual life of passion for the sport.
A compelling documentary about a champion Formula One driver and his unusual life of passion for the sport.
Shame
An intense portrait of a sexual addict in New York City whose life revolves around satisfying his libido and conquering women.
An intense portrait of a sexual addict in New York City whose life revolves around satisfying his libido and conquering women.
Sherlock Holmes - A Game of Shadows
A sequel that betters the original by focusing on relationships and the battle between the Zen master of attention and the fiend of chaos and darkness.
A sequel that betters the original by focusing on relationships and the battle between the Zen master of attention and the fiend of chaos and darkness.
Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness
A well-done documentary on the life and work of Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem, a masterful chronicler of Jewish culture.
A well-done documentary on the life and work of Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem, a masterful chronicler of Jewish culture.
The Conquest
A glimpse of the glory and the loss in the rise to power of Nicholas Sarkozy, the president of France.
A glimpse of the glory and the loss in the rise to power of Nicholas Sarkozy, the president of France.
The Descendants
A masterful and emotionally rich movie about the grief of parting and the agony of separation in the life of a father whose losses lead to new and transformative connections.
A masterful and emotionally rich movie about the grief of parting and the agony of separation in the life of a father whose losses lead to new and transformative connections.
The Flowers of War
An exploration of the nature of heroism and sacrificial love during the Japanese occupation of Nanking in 1937, from acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou.
An exploration of the nature of heroism and sacrificial love during the Japanese occupation of Nanking in 1937, from acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
A dark thriller that mines the meanings of family skeletons, power, corruption, sex, and misogyny.
A dark thriller that mines the meanings of family skeletons, power, corruption, sex, and misogyny.
The Grey
A suspenseful story about a depressed oil refinery worker in Alaska who leads six co-workers struggling to survive after their plane crashes in the wilderness.
A suspenseful story about a depressed oil refinery worker in Alaska who leads six co-workers struggling to survive after their plane crashes in the wilderness.
The Hedgehog
A tender love story on many levels that will soften your heart with its sweet surprises.
A tender love story on many levels that will soften your heart with its sweet surprises.
The Iron Lady
An Academy-award caliber performance by Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher the Prime Minister revealing how her refusal to compromise trashed a nation and increased the gap between the rich and the poor.
An Academy-award caliber performance by Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher the Prime Minister revealing how her refusal to compromise trashed a nation and increased the gap between the rich and the poor.
The Skin I Live In
A thought-provoking thriller and Gothic horror story directed by Pedro Almodovar.
A thought-provoking thriller and Gothic horror story directed by Pedro Almodovar.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1
A satisfying culmination of emotions that have been building in this supernatural fantasy saga as Bella the human and Edward the vampire marry and face a critical decision.
A satisfying culmination of emotions that have been building in this supernatural fantasy saga as Bella the human and Edward the vampire marry and face a critical decision.
Tower Heist
A caper comedy which will appeal to all those who want to see a Wall Street wheeler dealer get what he deserves.
A caper comedy which will appeal to all those who want to see a Wall Street wheeler dealer get what he deserves.
Tyrannosaur
A grim and focused anatomy of anger carried into our hearts and minds by two intense performances by Peter Mullan and Olivia Coleman.
A grim and focused anatomy of anger carried into our hearts and minds by two intense performances by Peter Mullan and Olivia Coleman.
War Horse
A spellbinding drama about a heroic horse, the young man who loves him, and the kind handlers who help the horse during the hell he endures on the battlefields of World War I.
A spellbinding drama about a heroic horse, the young man who loves him, and the kind handlers who help the horse during the hell he endures on the battlefields of World War I.
Water for Elephants
The screen adaptation of a bestselling novel that is both a magical carpet ride about the circus and a parable about loving and learning from animals.
The screen adaptation of a bestselling novel that is both a magical carpet ride about the circus and a parable about loving and learning from animals.
We Bought a Zoo
An emotionally literate film about a grieving family trying to jump-start their lives again by running a small zoo for animals.
An emotionally literate film about a grieving family trying to jump-start their lives again by running a small zoo for animals.
We Need to Talk About Kevin
An unsettling drama with a chilling portrait of a destructive mother-and-son relationship that eventually impacts the lives of others.
An unsettling drama with a chilling portrait of a destructive mother-and-son relationship that eventually impacts the lives of others.
Young Goethe in Love
A biopic about the early adventures of Goethe at work, in love, and creating his first masterwork.
A biopic about the early adventures of Goethe at work, in love, and creating his first masterwork.
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