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'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' a fun romp for older folks

Steve Salles Friday, May 11, 2012 Seven British retirees set out for a life of leisure in beautiful India but discover the place in the brochures does not live up to the hype.The Marigold Hotel was never a golden palace, but the... more

'Goon' an endearing 'Rocky' meets 'Slap Shot'

Steve Salles Friday, May 11, 2012 Even if you’re not the biggest fan of hockey, you might enjoy this gritty look at the life of an enforcer — a player with little skill in the sport, but who has a great ability to beat people up.... more

'We Have a Pope' neither funny nor dramatic

Steve Salles Friday, May 11, 2012 This Italian comedy/drama begins with the death of a Pope, then moves into the gathering of cardinals for the traditional conclave at the Vatican for the election of a new head of the Roman Catholic... more

'Nesting' runs out of gas early

Steve Salles Friday, May 11, 2012 What begins as an insightful relationship comedy about two people trying to put the spark back into their five-year marriage turns into a silly romp as they attempt to go back to their bohemian... more

'Avengers' packs a punch: Superheroes shine in first hit of summer

Steve Salles Friday, May 4, 2012 Time to reset your calendars, people, because the summer of 2012 is officially here — at least as suggested by the blockbuster movie schedule.It’s safe to say that “The Avengers,” released today,... more

It's hard to find one so dedicated as 'Jiro' in 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi'

Steve Salles Friday, May 4, 2012 “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” is a documentary about an 85-year-old Japanese master chef in search of the perfect sushi.Jiro Ono has been trying to perfect his craft since he was 10 years old. He gave... more

Stars' chemistry saves sluggish 'Five-Year Engagement'

Steve Salles Friday, April 27, 2012 I thought “Bridesmaids” was one of the funniest movies I’ve seen in a long time.So when the previews claimed that it came from the producer of “Bridesmaids,” I got a little pumped up and realized... more

'Wallace & Gromit' gurus take on the popular pirate genre

Steve Salles Friday, April 27, 2012 Sorry, Captain Jack. Your stranglehold on the pirate genre has been loosened by the unlikely team of Lord & Newitt of Aardman Animations.Yes, the guys who brought us “Wallace & Gromit” and “... more

Cusack channels his inner Edgar Allan Poe in 'The Raven'

Steve Salles Friday, April 27, 2012 “The Raven” is a mishmash of gothic horror, a strain of Sherlock Holmes and an odd nod to Edgar Allan Poe’s writings, with flashes of the melodramatic and all orchestrated by a maniacal John Cusack.... more

Characters, dialogue better than the plot of 'Safe'

Roger Moore Friday, April 27, 2012 His Awesomeness, Jason Statham, has let it be known that he chooses his films based on the fight choreographer the producers hire. Often as not, that blows up in his face. Why else would the Human... more