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  • Published
    November 1, 2012

    Movies at the Museum

    “CHICKEN WITH PLUMS,” directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, PG-13, 1:33. Teheran, 1958. Since his beloved violin was broken, Nasser Ali Khan, one of the most renowned musicians of his day, has lost all taste for life. Finding no instrument worthy of replacing it, he decides to confine himself to bed to await death. […]

  • Published
    November 1, 2012

    Movie review: The message may be bland, but the film’s a digital dazzler

    Disney Animation offers a screwball farce with a novel setting in 'Wreck-It Ralph.'

  • Published
    November 1, 2012

    DVD Releases

    NEW ON THE SHELF “THE CAMPAIGN,” starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis. Broad and frequently hilarious political satire pits Ferrell’s Clinton-esque congressman against out-of-his-league but enthusiastic patsy Galifianakis in a comically shameless bid for election, with billionaires the Motch Brothers (John Lithgow and Dan Aykroyd) pulling the strings in the background. While not as cutting […]

  • Published
    November 1, 2012

    Movies: Opening This Week and Now Showing

    OPENING THIS WEEK “FLIGHT” (R) (2:15) Stars Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly, John Goodman, Don Cheadle, Bruce Greenwood and Tamara Tunie. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. An airline pilot saves a flight from crashing, but an investigation into the malfunctions reveals something troubling.Opening at: Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Fri-Wed 11:40, 3, 6:45, 9:45; Cinemagic Westbrook Fri-Weds 12:10, 12:20, 3:20, […]

  • Published
    October 25, 2012

    The Movies: 10 great horror movies you’ve never heard of

    Our resident film geek loves to have the bejesus scared out of him. Today, he shares favorite flicks that were up to the challenge.

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  • Published
    October 25, 2012

    DVD Releases

    • NEW ON THE SHELF “ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER,” starring Benjamin Walker and Rufus Sewell. Another history/monster mash-up, this patently ridiculous but admirably straight-faced action-horror provides exactly what the title promises: A chance to watch Honest Abe (Walker) fight a bunch of bloodsuckers led by a very game Sewell, whose plot to take over the […]

  • Published
    October 25, 2012

    ‘Cloud Atlas’ tries to match the experience of reading the book

    Just as the book imparted a story of cosmic solidarity, karmic responsibility and spiritual unity, so does the film adaptation.

  • Published
    October 25, 2012

    At the Movies

    Opening: “Cloud Atlas” / “Silent Hill: Revelation” / “Fun Size” / “Chasing Mavericks”

  • Published
    October 17, 2012

    At the Movies

    Opening: 'Alex Cross' / 'Paranormal Activity 4' / 'Butter' / 'Legend of Aahhhs'

  • Published
    October 17, 2012
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    Movie Review: A piece of the action

    Tyler Perry tackles one of the few roles he hasn't tried yet in his wide-ranging career – action hero – in the new thriller 'Alex Cross.'