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Written and directed by first-timer Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, the film supplies a precise snapshot of the omnipresent and omni-feared secret service of communist East Germany, the Stasi. More
Parker Posey again proves her necessity to the indie film world with her complicated performance in the feature debut of Zoe Cassavetes, who demonstrates that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. More
Alas, the star wattage quickly dims in this slick-looking but ringingly hollow affair that starts off generically at best before collapsing into a convoluted heap of shrill screen cliches. More
Although it received a new title and release date, it has the same old problem. For a comedy, it's not really funny. More
This spring's best new action movie isn't in theaters. You might think you've seen it, but you probably haven't. "Payback" is back, this time kicking ass the way the director intended. More
From Touchstone Home Entertainment, this has a science-fiction conceit at the end that takes the wind out of its sails and is presented in letterboxed format only, with an aspect ratio of about 2.35:1 and an accommodation for enhanced 16:9 playback. More
Everyone has a handful of favorite Robert Altman films; chances are Fox's new releases "A Perfect Couple" and "Thieves Like Us" aren't among them. More
Paul Newman has been around so long that there's a danger of forgetting his genius. Anyone in need of a refresher should cue up for Fox's double-disc rerelease of "The Hustler," Newman's breakthrough film. More
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