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Review: Anderson rediscovers balance in `Kingdom'
May. 21, 2012 7:44 PM ET (AP)
The contradiction inherent to all Wes Anderson films _ the juxtaposition of the meticulous artificiality of the settings and the passionately wistful emotions that are longing to burst free _ is at...
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Review: `Dark Shadows' favors visuals over story
May. 8, 2012 2:20 PM ET (AP)
Tim Burton and Johnny Depp are snuggled warmly in their comfort zone in the chilly horror-comedy "Dark Shadows," their eighth collaboration as director and star, respectively, and their weakest by...
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Review: `Marigold Hotel' offers safe escape
May. 2, 2012 3:41 PM ET (AP)
In theory, seeing Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson and Bill Nighy share the screen should be a delight.
In reality, the seriocomic romp "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" merely has its moments,...
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Review: 'First Position' stays elegantly on point
May. 1, 2012 5:26 PM ET (AP)
"First Position" is a welcome antidote to tawdry reality shows like "Dance Moms" and breathless competitions like "So You Think You Can Dance."
Director Bess Kargman's documentary follows a half-dozen...