Teaching audiences to view films actively
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Director: Eric Appel
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe | Evan Rachel Wood | Julianne Nicholson | Quinta Brunson | Rainn Wilson
Brett says: “The hype that preceded the concept of an Al Yankovic biopic was justifiably darn near celestial by its very nature, especially when practically everyone—filmmakers and audiences alike—have been in on the gag from day one that this is
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Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Miranda July
Starring: Da'Vine Joy Rudolph | Debra Winger | Diana Maria Riva | Evan Rachel Wood | Gina Rodriguez | Mark Ivanir | Richard Jenkins
Michael says: “Many find Miranda July’s work a little too precious, or twee. It’s definitely unique and has a certain style of its own, but I’m a big admirer of her work. Her first feature film, ME AND YOU AND
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Rating: 4.5 cats
Director: Robert Redford
Starring: Evan Rachel Wood | James McAvoy | Justin Long | Kevin Kline | Robin Wright | Tom Wilkinson
Thom says: “Two must-see actors, a passing interest in Redford films (his QUIZ SHOW was my #1 film of 1974!), & the noteworthy cast drove me to a theatre to see this & I’m glad I did. Certainly while I
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Rating: 5 cats
Director: Woody Allen
Starring: Adam Brooks | Ed Begley Jr. | Evan Rachel Wood | Larry David | Lyle Kanouse | Michael McKean | Patricia Clarkson
Thom says: “After being a minor Woody Allen fan for years I turned very sour on him for a span. After returning to his films with the witty MELINDA AND MELINDA (due to the presence of must-see Chloë Sevigny) all
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Rating: 3.8 cats
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Starring: Evan Rachel Wood | Marisa Tomei | Mark Margolis | Mickey Rourke | Todd Barry
Gil & Amanda say: “Comeback of the year! Mickey Rourke is Randy ‘The Ram’ Robinson, a washed-up professional wrestler whose glory days are long-gone. Instead of playing to sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, Robinson must now settle for wrestling
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Rating: 3.8 cats
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Starring: Evan Rachel Wood | Holly Hunter | Jeremy Sisto | Nikki Reed
Bob G. says: “It’s very difficult to view this film as anything but an amped-up AfterSchool Special. The material is unflinching and honest, but director Catherine Hardwicke is so mired in overtly arty camera work and kaleidoscopic color palette changes
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