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— Sigourney Weaver, Alien Resurrection

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Betty Blue

There can be beauty in tragedy, particularly when the key ingredient is the same in both —Marty Mapes (review...)

Betty arrives like a bolt from the Blue

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Amy Adams

  • Amy Adams and Phil Morrison

    Interview by Nick Reed: Too Young
  • Dear Evan Hansen (2021)

    Dear Evan Hansen Review by Matt Anderson: By the end of it all, this Dear Evan Hansen is less galvanizing and more frustrating.

  • Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

    Batman faces down super friend Superman Review by Matt Anderson: The Dawn of Justice coincides with the Winter Solstice. It’s a day long on darkness.

    Review by Robert Denerstein: Takes itself way too seriously

  • Big Eyes (2014)

    Adams makes with the Big Eyes Review by Robert Denerstein: An offbeat amusement from Tim Burton, Amy Adams, and Christoph Waltz

  • Her (2014)

    Phoenix loves Her Review by Robert Denerstein: Thought-provoking film shows love in the time of artificial intelligence

    Review by Matt Anderson: Like most novelty relationships, it's fun for a while but wears out its welcome.

  • American Hustle (2013)

    Adams shows her American Hustle Review by Robert Denerstein: One of the few 2013 movies I was sorry to see end

    Review by Marty Mapes: Russell opts for chaos over clarity and love over work

  • Trouble With the Curve (2012)

    Eastwood has Trouble with the Curve Review by Robert Denerstein: Low on surprises, but still offers some satisfaction

  • The Master (2012)

    Look behind the camera for The Master Review by Robert Denerstein: Strange, compelling, and boldly uncommon.

  • The Muppets (2011)

    Animal and Kermit return in The Muppets DVD review by Andrea Birgers: A solid addition to the franchise

  • The Fighter (2010)

    Bale trains Wahlberg to be The Fighter Review by Robert Denerstein: May not be a boxing classic, but it's got loads of spit-in-your-eye spirit

    Review by Matt Anderson: Christian Bale scores another knockout in this middleweight boxing drama based on a true story.

  • Doubt (2008)

    Adams and Streep discuss Doubt and certainty Review by Marty Mapes: Not a cinematic powerhouse, but a good conversation starter

  • Enchanted (2007)

    Men are Enchanted by Amy Adams Review by Marty Mapes: Its gimmick allows, in our post-ironic era, big musical production numbers in Central Park