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‘Man of Steel’ takes itself a little too seriously

Steve Salles Friday, June 14, 2013 It’s my own darn fault. My expectations were so high for “Man of Steel” that I set it up to fail. I love Superman. Who doesn’t love Superman? Except maybe General Zod, Marvel comics and a handful of... more

'Before Midnight' a good flick, but it's not for everyone

Steve Salles Friday, June 14, 2013 Over the years, French actress Julie Delpy, American actor Ethan Hawke and acclaimed director Richard Linklater have gotten together to discuss the ins and outs of romance.It’s been a well-thought-... more

Ending ruins 'This Is the End'

Steve Salles Friday, June 14, 2013 Over the years I’ve talked about a phenomenon I like to call ‘treehouse humor.”It’s when a bunch of guys get together and try to out-gross each other. They would never act like this on their own. But... more

Secrets of Wikileaks revealed in 'We Steal Secrets'

Steve Salles Friday, June 14, 2013 In the art houses this week, wonder why Wikileaks wasn’t front and center on this NSA spy scandal? A compelling documentary will give you the answers.WE STEAL SECRETS: THE STORY OF WIKILEAKS HH 1/2 (... more

Vaughn, Wilson together again in 'The Internship'

Steve Salles Friday, June 7, 2013 Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson would love to recapture the magic of one of the best comedies of the past decade, “Wedding Crashers.”The question is how to get back there. First, you’d need to preserve... more

Yes, folks, ‘The Purge’ has nothing for everyone

Steve Salles Friday, June 7, 2013 In the year 2022, the new Founding Fathers have saved society by creating one day each year in which Americans can commit any crime they wish without legal consequence.It’s called the day of the... more

'No Place on Earth' tells of Jews who hid in caves after Nazi invasion

Steve Salles Friday, June 7, 2013 After the Nazis invaded the Ukraine in June of 1941, the Jews living there were rounded up for “internment.” But by then, many suspected and heard about the camps from which no one returned.As told... more

Haunting emotions explored in 'Stories We Tell'

Steve Salles Friday, June 7, 2013 Do you remember how your brothers and sisters used to tease you mercilessly about how you were adopted? And you cried and went to your mother begging for the truth? Normally, your siblings were just... more

'Love Is All You Need' a gentle love story that's sure to please

Steve Salles Friday, June 7, 2013 I’ve never met a more forgiving crowd than those who love romantic comedies.You only need to give them a few interesting people, a couple of exotic locales, some well-intended lines, a heartbreak or... more

Vacation becomes nightmare in 'Sightseers'

Steve Salles Friday, June 7, 2013 What begins as an awkward vacation for a newly formed couple in the UK turns into a nightmarish adventure for just about anyone who comes in contact with them, in “Sightseers..As Chris (Steve Oram)... more