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Cohen character anti-everything but fairly funny in 'The Dictator'

Steve Salles Friday, May 18, 2012 Yes, I realize Sacha Baron Cohen is a naughty child in a grown man’s body, that he enjoys shocking his audiences with crude sexual behavior, and that he delights in racist, sexist sarcasm.But the... more

'First Position' proves ballet is not for sissies

Steve Salles Friday, May 18, 2012 If you enjoyed the 2002 Oscar-nominated documentary “Spellbound,” about eight competitors in the National Spelling Bee, and also have a love for ballet, have I got a film for you.“First Position”... more

Rachael Harris' performance makes 'Natural Selection'

Steve Salles Friday, May 18, 2012 “Natural Selection” is one strange movie, but features one amazing female performance.Linda (Rachael Harris) loves her deeply religious husband, Abe (John Diehl), but is troubled that they haven’t... more

EPIC FAIL: Depp, Burton's 'Dark Shadows' disappoints

Steve Salles Friday, May 11, 2012 In a word, “Dark Shadows” is a mess.It suffers from personality disorder, can’t decide if it wants to be campy or cruel, and nothing is resolved.Sure, Johnny Depp is his usual quirky, clever self —... more

Tennessee football team featured in 'Undefeated'

Steve Salles Friday, May 11, 2012 Not to be confused with the oddly-titled Sarah Palin documentary, this follows the rise of an underfunded high school football team in Memphis, Tenn., that went from the cellar of the district to one... more

'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