Beautifully photographed ghost story set in 1950s Portugal. Lots of long takes that linger well after the actors have left the frame. Gorgeous, artistic trip back in time to a faraway place.
Official Site: http://www.cinemaguild.com/strangecase/

SUBMARINE

10/12/2011

 
Quirky, semi-sweet, funny, Welsh coming of age tale with a great cast including Sally Hawkins, Paddy Considine and Noah Taylor.

Official Site: http://warp.net/films/submarine

BUCK

10/11/2011

 
Yes.
Official Site: http://www.buckthefilm.com/

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS

10/9/2011

 
Smart move for the franchise. Michael Fassbender is a bad ass mofo, and McAvoy is great at placing two fingers to his temple and making me believe that he's reading somebody's mind. Lots of action and effects, the plot zooms along and constantly pounds out the theme of acceptance. Heavy use of the Cold War. Contains obligatory stripper character and lingerie clad hostess scenes.
Official Site: http://www.x-menfirstclassmovie.com/
 
Beautiful documentary from Patricio Guzmán about the simultaneous quest of astronomers for the origins of life in distant galaxies, and archeologists and mothers search for the remains of The Disappeared in Chile's Atacama desert. Cinematic, moving.
Official Site: http://icarusfilms.com/new2011/nost.html

EVERYTHING MUST GO

10/5/2011

 
It's okay. More of a drama than a comedy. Will Ferrell makes it watchable.
Official Site: http://www.everythingmustgo-themovie.com/#/home

GENTLEMEN BRONCOS

10/4/2011

 
Jared Hess is a genius and how this gem slipped by me, I don't know. Funny, original: loved it!
Official Site: http://www.foxsearchlight.com/gentlemenbroncos/

BOARDWALK EMPIRE

10/3/2011

 
The second season promises to live up to the first. So many hard hard guys and gorgeous yet conniving dolls. Love it.
Official Site: http://www.hbo.com/boardwalk-empire/index.html

CARLOS

10/2/2011

 
Wow, this is good. Loved all the music from Wire and New Order. Ambitious project that features a great performance by Édgar Ramírez as Carlos the Jackal: International Douche.
Official Site: http://carlos.canalplus.fr/?nav=1