Movies and TV

Creator Jody Hill’s crass characters settle in for the final season of ‘Eastbound & Down’

Alex Williams

February 20, 2012 at 9:23 am

Old characters return in what promises to be seven last episodes of uproarious hilarity.

"Bullhead" intrigues with interweaving plots, compelling main character

Alex Williams

February 16, 2012 at 11:57 pm

Drafthouse Films made a smart move in picking up the eventual Best Foreign Language Film Oscar nominee.
“Pants” tailored to fit generation in mid-20s

Diego Vega

February 15, 2012 at 10:39 pm

It is difficult to dismiss a show like “I Just Want My Pants Back,” but it is even harder to praise it.

Jolie hopes her film draws notice to Syria

The Associated Press

February 15, 2012 at 10:25 pm

The fictional tale has shone a spotlight on the ethnic anger still left over from the country’s brutal conflict.
McG’s most recent spy movie disappoints despite potential

Alex Williams

February 13, 2012 at 11:28 pm

Many of the problems in “This Means War” can be traced back to its screenplay.
"Journey 2" should be left to the feeble minded

Alex Williams

February 10, 2012 at 9:53 am

“Journey 2” won’t win any fans over to the franchise, because as a narrative, it’s a poorly constructed, laughably terrible failure.
UT alumni create Sundance worthy film

Diego Vega

February 10, 2012 at 12:46 am

Her film's screening at Sundance marks RTF lecturer Kat Candler's first appearance at the festival.
"Safe House" provides good leads, predictable plot

Alex Williams

February 10, 2012 at 12:35 am

While not a terrible film, "Safe House" is still predictable with a weak, silly ending.
"Billion Dollar Movie" is a bizarre movie for a bizarre audience

Karin Samelson

February 7, 2012 at 10:42 pm

"Billion Dollar Movie," available for download on YouTube, is a mix of everything that’s awkward and isn’t intended for everyone.
“Chronicle” redefines superheroes

Alex Williams

February 2, 2012 at 10:39 pm

Testing the boundaries of what a found-footage film can be.
Director makes successful, terrifying film after nine years

Alex Williams

February 2, 2012 at 10:16 pm

Evil-little-boy genre is a tried and true offshoot of horror cinema.
"The Grey" is more than a violent survival film

Alex Williams

January 26, 2012 at 11:39 pm

It's a brutal, unexpectedly touching survival film that’s a far cry from the goofy escapism Neeson has been starring in recently.
'Vampire Diaries' offers fresh look in fantasy genre

ChinLin Pan

January 25, 2012 at 10:30 pm

Despite the eye candy provided by the show’s gorgeous cast, only a handful of the actors deliver convincing performances.