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The Criticwire Survey: The Best 'Die Hard' Knock-Off

  • By Matt Singer
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  • March 18, 2013 10:03 AM
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In honor of "Olympus Has Fallen," the critics reveal which "Die Hard" ripoff they've fallen in love with.
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What's Next? Too Much Hype.

  • By Matt Singer
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  • March 15, 2013 3:43 PM
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On the most dangerous thing in the film world today: too much hype.
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The Review Report for Friday, March 15th

  • By Forrest Cardamenis
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  • March 15, 2013 11:27 AM
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There's a diverse array of choices in theaters this weekend, with spectacle and foreign art-house fare battling it out for the title of best reviewed movie of the week. Nothing breaks the B+ mark on our Criticwire Network, but lots of fairly divisive films have their share of supporters. First off, nearly a year after earning Matteo Garrone ("Gomorrah") his second Cannes Grand Prix, "Reality" finally reaches theaters (41 critics, "B" rating).
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More: Spring Breakers, Ginger and Rosa, Reality, From Up On Poppy Hill (Kokurikozaka kara)

Movie Review Intelligence Will Close

  • By Matt Singer
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  • March 15, 2013 10:57 AM
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The review aggregator will shut down at the end of April.
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More: Film Criticism is Dying

The SXSW Review Report: 10 Notables After the First Week

  • By Steve Greene
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  • March 14, 2013 11:53 AM
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The first week of SXSW 2013 is in the books! We have a wide assortment of feedback and reviews on 10 of the notable premieres, featuring over 50 different critics and film writers.
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More: South By Southwest Film Conference and Festival (SXSW), Cheap Thrills, Drinking Buddies, Big Ass Spider!, Haunter, Short Term 12, Awful Nice, The Bounceback, Scenic Route, I Give It A Year, Zero Charisma

7 Classic Films Rescued From Obscurity

  • By Forrest Cardamenis
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  • March 14, 2013 11:24 AM
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Last week, it was announced that "Warm Bodies" director Jonathan Levine's feature film debut, "All The Boys Love Mandy Lane," is finally getting U.S. distribution, seven years after its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. "Mandy Lane" was purchased by The Weinstein Company and scheduled for a 2007 release, but the failure of the Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez exploitation saga "Grindhouse" scared the company and led them to sell the film to Senator Entertainment. Senator Entertainment went out of business shortly thereafter, and so the film fell by the wayside until its rescue last week. This is not the first time an acclaimed film has been rescued from obscurity. Here are five other lucky enough to find an audience against all odds.
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More: Wake in Fright, This is Not a Film (In Film Nist), Warm Bodies, Jonathan Levine

New and Reviewed on DVD/Blu-Ray: 'Life of Pi,' 'This Is Not a Film' and More

  • By Forrest Cardamenis
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  • March 14, 2013 10:57 AM
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It's a big week for home video releases, with a major Oscar-winner making its way to the shelves and a number of award-nominated films coming along for the ride. Many of these films were fairly divisive; as usual click on the titles to browse more reviews.
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More: Life of Pi, This Must Be the Place, Smashed, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Sean Penn, Jafar Panahi, This is Not a Film (In Film Nist)

As Embargoes Go, So Go the Critics

  • By Matt Singer
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  • March 12, 2013 1:04 PM
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Are embargoes destroying film criticism? Or can they actually benefit critics?
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The Criticwire Survey: Your Least Favorite Movie By Your Favorite Director

  • By Matt Singer
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  • March 11, 2013 11:00 AM
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Even greats make mistakes. That's the subject of this week's Criticwire Survey.
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Weekend Reel Reads: Classic Photographers, Female Directors and Cronenberg the Seer

  • By Steve Greene
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  • March 10, 2013 2:43 PM
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Reel Reads is a regular feature that gathers lengthier stories related to the world of film criticism you may have missed during the week. If there's anything you think would be ideal for future installments, please let us know at critic@indiewire.com.
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