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ReThink Review: The Artist -- Who Needs 3D... or Sound?

Jonathan Kim | Posted 02.05.2012

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Nostalgia can't be the only reason why The Artist is receiving such critical praise. And be sure -- The Artist is a charming, beautifully shot, often funny novelty that audiences of all ages would do well to take a chance on.

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Looking For A Virtual Ape? Get Andy Serkis

AP | By DAVID GERMAIN | Posted 10.02.2011

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SAN DIEGO -- When the filmmakers behind "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" settled on virtual simians rather than people in monkey suits for their lower...

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Mars Needs Moms and the Uncanny Valley

Jonathan Kim | Posted 05.28.2011

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Naturally, such a spectacular flop has caused furious head scratching as studio executives try to figure out what happened so future films can avoid a similar fate.

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ReThink Review: Mars Needs Moms -- Appreciate Your Mom, Or Else!

Jonathan Kim | Posted 05.25.2011

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In Mars Needs Moms Milo's true journey isn't to the red planet and back, but to learn to appreciate the often thankless work of being a good parent.

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3-D Epic "Beowulf" Aims To Score With Adults

Los Angeles Times | Josh Friedman, Lorenza Muñoz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Movie ticket sales are flat, but Hollywood thinks a sword-wielding Nordic warrior seduced by Angelina Jolie in 3-D can pump them up. Loosely drawn fr...

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