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— William Demarest, The Lady Eve

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Betty Blue

There can be beauty in tragedy, particularly when the key ingredient is the same in both —Marty Mapes (review...)

Betty arrives like a bolt from the Blue

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  • Begin Again (2014)

    Knightley Begins Again Review by Robert Denerstein: Followup to Once ever so slightly out of tune

  • A Late Quartet (2012)

    Walken headed A Late Quartet Review by Robert Denerstein: Great cast does its best to elevate A Late Quartet

  • Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

    Jonze takes us to Where the Wild Things Are Review by Robert Denerstein: These hulking creatures tend to grow on you

  • Friends with Money (2006)

    Aniston admires her Friends with Money Review by Marty Mapes: The astral conjunction never quite happened

  • Capote (2005)

    Hoffman plays Capote in cold blood Review by Risë Keller: Philip Seymour Hoffman channels Truman Capote as he writes his masterwork

  • The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005)

    Daniel Day-Lewis hums the Ballad of Jack and Rose Review by Marty Mapes: The movie's few flaws do a lot of damage to an otherwise skillfully crafted film

  • Full Frontal (2002)

    Blair Underwod exposes himself in Full Frontal Review by Marty Mapes: The best thing is that it's hard to evaluate and easy to discuss

  • Death to Smoochy (2002)

    Edward Norton survives Death to Smoochy Review by Heather Wadowski: While Death to Smoochy isn't for everyone, those who like a good dark comedy will enjoy it