Film Review: Undefeated
A stirring, finely crafted human-interest story about underprivileged lives touched by the rewards of shared experience. More »
From Underdog to Undefeated: Dan Lindsay & T.J. Martin chronicle a Memphis high-school football squad's dramatic year
Newly Oscar-nominated filmmakers Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin weren't thinking about The Blind Side when they traveled to North Memphis, Tennessee, to visit Manassas High School, but the comparisons quickly became obvious. More »
Whale watch: Ken Kwapis recreates real-life rescue story in 'Big Miracle'
Based on a real-life incident, Big Miracle recounts efforts made to rescue three icebound whales near Barrow, Alaska, in 1988. More »
Reviews

Film Review: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Family-oriented fantasy finds five adventurers trapped on an island sinking into the South Pacific. Middling 3D outing updates Jules Verne with mixed results. More »

Film Review: The Vow
For sheer romantic corn, this is, as Barbara Stanwyck said in Ball of Fire, “right off the cob.” But it’s also the ultimate date movie, due to Channing Tatum, who becomes a star here, and the real-thing chemistry he shares with Rachel McAdams. More »

Film Review: Safe House
Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds play cat-and-mouse in an autopilot CIA thriller that tilts at political relevance but contents itself with aping Tony Scott mannerisms. More »

Film Review: Chronicle
This tale of three teenage boys who bond and cavort after being suddenly invested with supernatural powers is quite effective. The only thing is, it’s not really scary. Revenge, yes. Chills and thrills, no. More »

Film Review: The Woman in Black
The unimaginative approach of both director and screenwriter make this attempt at classy horror singularly uninvolving and lacking in the essential element of surprise. More »

Film Review: Big Miracle
Fictional treatment of the 1988 effort to rescue three whales trapped under Alaskan ice features a wide-ranging cast of characters and offers solid family entertainment. More »
Reel News
Spotlight
Occupy Big Screens: New venues and programs welcome DIY filmmakers
Studios and the big specialty distributors have long been the main occupiers of theatre screens, but smaller players—do-it-yourself (DIY) distributors and especially DIY filmmakers—are now being afforded more big-screen opportunities. Call it revenge of the 99%. More »
Delectable and delicious: In-cinema dining continues to grow
With Valentine’s Day approaching, Film Journal International continues its annual report on new cinemas by highlighting a selection of choices where moviegoers can take their sweethearts (or anyone) for a special night out. More »
Filmmakers

Madonna & Wallis: Music icon conducts royal romance with 'W.E.'
Even given strictly limited time and access, there is no way one says no to the opportunity to interview Madonna. More »

'Haywire' act: Steven Soderbergh introduces a new action star in hard-hitting thriller
"Why is it so satisfying to see her beat the s*** out of men?" Steven Soderbergh asks of Gina Carano, the star of his new film for Relativity Media, Haywire. More »

A Brooklyn tale: Dee Rees makes directorial debut with fest favorite about teen's self-discovery
Focus Features’ Pariah is a bracingly original, groundbreaking movie, the first major American feature to focus on the lives of African-American lesbians. More »

Incredible opportunity: Stephen Daldry guides newcomer Thomas Horn in poignant 9/11 drama
The new Thomas Horn movie, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, is also the only Thomas Horn movie—for now, maybe even forevermore. More »
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| 1. | CHRONICLE | $22.00 |
| 2. | WOMAN IN BLACK, THE | $20.87 |
| 3. | GREY, THE | $9.30 |
| 4. | BIG MIRACLE | $7.76 |
| 5. | UNDERWORLD AWAKENING | $5.50 |
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