Movies: Johnny Depp returns and Meek's Cutoff stuns

Friday, 20 May 2011 by IrwanKch
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Sail on, o ship of Johnny Depp

The fourth "Pirates of the Caribbean" installment dispels trepidation regarding sequels and the diminishing returns they so often represent. [Read more]

Sins that extend to generations

Sins that extend to generations

"Incendies" tells the powerful story of Canadian twins in search of their family's twisted roots. [Read more]

Also Opening

'Meek's Cutoff'

'Meek's Cutoff'

Kelly Reichardt deconstructs the American West with a story of the arduous life on the Oregon Trail. [Read more]

'Beautiful Darling'

'Beautiful Darling'

James Rasin's documentary offers a sensitive portrayal of Candy Darling, born James Slattery, a laborer at Andy Warhol's Factory. [Read more]

'35 and Ticking'

'35 and Ticking'

It's hard to care about characters who are so clearly fabricated in Russ Parr's relationship comedy. [Read more]

'The Robber'

'The Robber'

The story of an Austrian marathoner who moonlights as a bank robber is a visually stimulating but intellectually withholding thriller. [Read more]

'The First Grader'

'The First Grader'

The true story of an 84-year-old illiterate Kenyan man who fights for his right to go to school is more inspiring than the film's resulting melodrama. [Read more]

'The Double Hour'

'The Double Hour'

A maid and an ex-cop fall in love in this Italian film that jumbles mystery, thriller and romance. [Read more]

'L'Amour Fou'

'L'Amour Fou'

Considering that the title translates to "crazy love," the documentary about fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent's rise to fame feels awfully sedate. [Read more]

'Hobo With a Shotgun'

'Hobo With a Shotgun'

No pretenses here: This gore fest is really about a firearm-toting bum. [Read more]

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Celebritology

Lars von Trier expelled from Cannes over 'Nazi' comments

The director has been banned from the Cannes Film Festival after saying he sympathized with Hitler and calling himself a Nazi at a news conference Wednesday.

Zach Galifianakis doesn't appreciate being called 'the fat gay from "The Hangover"'

Zach Galifianakis told Conan O'Brien he doesn't find the newfound fan appreciation "rewarding."

'Tree of Life': Critics pile on the prose

Critics are having a hard time explaining the sweeping Terrence Malick film.

In light of 'Bridesmaids,' more comedies for both sexes

"Bridesmaids" may be a groundbreaker in some ways, but don't forget the great female-centric comedies of the past whose appeal crossed gender lines.

Family Filmgoer

Kid-friendly features

Get the scoop on the new "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie and "Meek's Cutoff."

Box Office

'Thor' holds off 'Bridesmaids'

Marvel's epic adventure grosses $34.5M to win a second straight domestic weekend box office.

Reader Reviews

You review 'Thor'

"Much better than the typical Marvel movie. Not overloaded with special effects. More human elements and a good story." That's one reader's take. Agree? Write a review and let your voice be heard.

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