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  • How She Move How She Move

    Jan 24, 2008

    The trend toward aggressive, competitive, joyless dance films continues with another movie where people get served.

  • U23D U2 3D

    Jan 24, 2008

    Through the wonders of 3D technology, U2 fans can finally see The Edge’s arm hair. Hooray?

  • Im Not There I'm Not There

    Nov 21, 2007

    By casting six different actors, including Cate Blanchett, as Bob Dylan, Todd Haynes' experimental biopic captures a man of many phases.

  • flashdance Flashdance: Special Collector's Edition

    Sep 26, 2007

    How do you make a movie musical around a lead actress who can't dance? A few body doubles and a lot of MTV-style editing.

  • Bale 310 To Yuma Christian Bale

    Sep 05, 2007

    The star of The Prestige and the new 3:10 To Yuma (and, oh yeah, those Batman movies) talks about why he likes difficult movies.

  • Lights Camera Elvis Lights! Camera! Elvis! Collection

    Aug 29, 2007

    Pick through the chaff in this generous set and there are a few keepers, including Roustabout and Blue Hawaii.

  • El Cantante El Cantante

    Aug 02, 2007

    What did salsa legend Hector Levoe have in common with Ray Charles and Edie Sedgwick? A story that lent itself to biopic clichés.

  • classic musicals Classic Musicals From The Dream Factory

    Aug 01, 2007

    In the latest volume of "Classic Musicals From The Dream Factory," Busby Berkeley's shadow looms large.

  • Hairspray Hairspray

    Jul 20, 2007

    It may not sound promising on paper, but the new film adaptation of the Broadway adaptation of the John Waters comedy actually works.