In a Class by itself
This year’s recipient of the Palme D’or at Cannes — The Class — was more than deserving of its prize. Just take it from movie critic Chuck Koplinski, who daylights as a teacher when he’s not writing reviews.
This year’s recipient of the Palme D’or at Cannes — The Class — was more than deserving of its prize. Just take it from movie critic Chuck Koplinski, who daylights as a teacher when he’s not writing reviews.
Fairy tale conventions and primal fears propel Coraline and The Uninvited.
Eastwood’s farewell flick is a dandy — one of the most genuine films of 2008.
Koplinski reviews the best and worst of film in 2008. Which movie took home top honors: The Wrestler, Gran Torino, Milk?
This film, based on a F. Scott Fitzgerald short story, finally sees the dark of a movie theater. Chuck finds it worth the wait.
I was prepared to hate Marley and Me. This is probably something a film critic shouldn’t admit but the trailers for this adaptation of John Grogan’s best seller features all the tell tale signs of …
On the surface, it appears that director Danny Boyle’s films have very little in common. From the harrowing, cautionary descent into drug-addiction and madness that is Trainspotting to the unbridled optimism contained in Millions, it …
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Like most Americans, I’ve been worried about the state of things these days. While I’m not in danger of losing my house or my job as so many thousands are, I’ve felt the pinch. My …
In conjunction with the University of Illinois, Greg Boardman’s Art Theatre will host the 4th Annual Tournees French Film Festival and as with similar programs in the past, the slate is filled with an eclectic …