Spent
Touted as “a charming dark comedy with a vintage vibe,” the directorial debut from Lisa Mikitarian is a clever and quirky, Coen-caliber creation.
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The Artist
A silent film star slides into obscurity in this 21st-century silent film.
Despite the System: Orson Welles Versus the Hollywood Studios
At first glance, maybe it seems a little shocking that Clinton Heylin has temporarily abandoned the rock world to write about filmmaker Orson Welles, but after reading this book, Matthew Moyer wonders what took him so bloody long.
IKE
They may not be on a soap opera, but their music was! Brittany Sturges and IKE’s lead singer, John Faye, dish the dirt on what ‘s next for the band.
Citizen Kane
It’s been called the greatest film ever made. Now Orson Welles’ masterpiece, Citizen Kane, makes the jump to deluxe DVD. But is this two-disc set the “Rosebud” that movie fans are dying for? Matt Cibula asks the questions.
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Borsalino
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The Residents Visual History Book
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Weird Science
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City of the Living Dead
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Broken Mirrors
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Thoughts on Jimmy Buffett
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