To honor the legendary movie critic Roger Ebert, who died Thursday at 70 , we thought we would re-publish our reader-generated list of the best political movies of all time. It’s below.
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Lots of movies opening today, ranging from a new take on the land called Oz, to a beautiful drama about a gay Israeli soldier turned doctor, trying to find happiness. Starting with the big one of the week, which will probably be a winner at the box office, but is a loser in Ann Hornaday’s eyes: ” Oz the Great and Powerful ” earned its one-star rating for many reasons, not the least of which is a …
Post movie critic Ann Hornaday compiled a list of her favorite movies set in, relating to, or starring actors from Ireland. “ONCE”: This lilting, utterly beguiling musical introduced the world to folk musicians Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, who play a busker and a winsome Czech housecleaner with a mutual love of music that turns into something more.
As Valentine’s Day nears, not everyone can pony up for tickets to the Kennedy Center or dinner at Blue Duck Tavern . So if you find yourself staying in with your valentine this week, pair your hummus and Two-Buck Chuck with these romantic films available on Netflix, Hulu Plus or Amazon Instant. Just don’t spill anything on the couch.
This week’s new movies include Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut about a home for aging musicians and a documentary about former Cream drummer Ginger Baker. Here’s what the Post critics had to say: *** ” Quartet ” (PG-13) “Smoothly navigating the perilous line between insufferably twee and heartbreakingly grim, ‘Quartet’ is a subtle, sure-footed delight — made all the more enjoyable by the …
One thing I have never done in my life: get a movie from Redbox. I don’t get it
Santana Moss is a big fan of horror movies, especially classic slasher films. When he was a kid, those scary movies were a household tradition.