Beyond the Multiplex

By Andrew O’Hehir

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Andrew O'Hehir

An ultra-indie breakup film recalls "Last Tango" -- and splits SXSW audiences. Also: Showdown in the produce aisle, and a death-house preacher tells all.

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"Elegy" for a topless bombshell
Penélope Cruz gets art-history naked and Ben Kingsley is diamond-brilliant in an overly pretty film adaptation of Philip Roth's "Dying Animal."
Friday, Aug 8, 2008 21:44 EDT
The art world's Pepsi Generation
"Beautiful Losers" chronicles the art rebels of the '90s, fueled by punk, skateboarding, graffiti and trash culture. Now brought to you by Nike!
Friday, Aug 8, 2008 00:47 EDT
Jesus died for somebody's sins ... but not hers
A dazzling, dizzying documentary captures rock pioneer Patti Smith during her comeback years, surrounded by death and life.
Wednesday, Aug 6, 2008 14:24 EDT
It all started with the Germs
A loving, low-budget film tries to revive the undead spirit of Darby Crash and L.A.'s most anarchic punk pioneers. But some things aren't easy to resurrect.
Tuesday, Aug 5, 2008 14:31 EDT

Beyond borders in "Frozen River"

What I'm Reading

Elegy (Michael Joshua Rowin)
Reverse Shot, 2008.08.08
Interview. Olivia Thirlby.
GreenCine Daily, 2008.08.08
The Star Wars news George Lucas let slip today (Variety.com *)
Thompson on Hollywood, 2008.08.08
I'll Never Forget Whatever It Was Called (Variety.com *)
Thompson on Hollywood, 2008.08.08
Sacrilege (Glenn Kenny)
Some Came Running, 2008.08.07
Suggested Reading List: The Dark Knight—Take 2 (noreply@blogger.com (Vadim))
The House Next Door, 2008.08.07
The Films of Azazel Jacobs.
GreenCine Daily, 2008.08.07
Slow down, pussycat (Glenn Kenny)
Some Came Running, 2008.08.07
Mamma Mia! (Chris Wisniewski)
Reverse Shot, 2008.08.04
Rooftop Panorama Gets Captured For World Premiere
The Reeler, 2008.06.13

About Beyond the Multiplex

Andrew O'Hehir's independent film blog offers reviews, news and interviews. Subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or RSS.

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