The A.V. Club -

Film review: Refusenik

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:01:29 -0400

When the Soviet Union excluded Jews from its society of equals, an international movement united to stop them.

Film review: America The Beautiful

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:06:22 -0400

America's obsession with image gets a heavy-handed expose.

Film review: Standard Operating Procedure

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:22:48 -0400

In his stunning investigation of the Abu Ghraib photographs, Errol Morris looks outside the frame.

DVD review: Antonio Gaud

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:04:28 -0400

For this documentary, the great Catalan architect finds the perfect admirer in Woman In The Dunes director Hiroshi Teshigahara.

Film review: Poisoned By Polonium: The Litvinenko File

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:34:56 -0400

The death of agent-turned-whistleblower Alexander Litvinecko is the starting point for a rambling documentary on "reformist" Russia.

Film review: Girls Rock!

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:50:10 -0500

At the Rock And Roll Camp For Girls in Portland, attitude trumps proficiency for wannabe punks age 8 to 18.

Film review: Chicago 10

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:08:06 -0500

After the collage of The Kid Stays In The Picture, director Brett Morgen uses mixed media to more radical effect in his look at the ’68 Democratic National Convention.

Film review: The Unforeseen

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:57:30 -0500

From producer Terrence Malick comes this visually exciting look at the effects of land development near Austin, Texas.

Film review: Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days 30 Nights - Hollywood To The Heartland

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:02:41 -0500

Massive ego plus tired, reductive comedy does not add up to a laugh-a-minute sensation.

Film review: Praying With Lior

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:00:02 -0500

This documentary about a mentally challenged boy considered a spiritual savant stays warmly personal without digging too deep.