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The Last Song

Whoever thought that putting Miley Cyrus in the role of the headstrong rebel while still attempting to maintain a family-friendly vibe was a good idea obviously had not taken a second look at the script of “The Last Song.”

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The Secret of Kells

“The Secret of Kells” is enchanting and imaginative. It is funny, at times scary, and always beautiful.

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In Tomm Moore’s “The Secret of Kells,” a young boy must choose whether to prioritize spiritual knowledge or physical defense, as his city is frequently besieged by Vikings. The Irish film, which is nearly entirely hand-drawn, was nominated for “Best Animated Film” at this year’s Academy Awards.

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Vincere

“Vincere” explores the secret life of Benito Mussolini’s lover—and self-proclaimed spouse—Ida Dalser and the emotional and psychological torture she endures as a result of being swept under the rug.

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Clash of the Titans

Though it clearly won’t make any critic’s top ten list this year, there is no doubt that “Clash of the Titans” is an entertaining film.

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Don McKay

If you don’t think the idea of two back-to-back murders committed with a foil-wrapped steak is funny, director Jake Goldberger’s comedic thriller “Don McKay” probably isn’t for you.

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Hot Tub Time Machine

It is not difficult to figure out the story of “Hot Tub Time Machine.” There is a hot tub. It allows people to travel through time.

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In the raucous and raunchy “Hot Tub Time Machine,” four slacker friends (John Cusack, Craig Robinson, Rob Corrdry, and Clark Duke) travel back in time in a hot tub and try to prevent their futures from changing. Though frequently crude, the film’s cast manages to deliver the comedic goods (and rear nudity).

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How to Train Your Dragon

For all the CGI bombast, though, what carries “How to Train Your Dragon” is the dialogue written for its characters and handed off to a superb cast.

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Astrid (voiced by America Ferrera) hangs for her life in Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders’ “How to Train Your Dragon.” The film tells the story of Hiccup (Jay Baruchel), a boy who chooses to train, rather than hunt, dragons.

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Scholar Denied Visitation Privileges

Harvard’s chapter of Scholars at Risk is investigating the travel restrictions placed on Beijing Film Academy professor Cui Weiping, who was denied permission to visit the United States last week by the Academy.

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Kechiche Shows Harvard Film Archive Some 'Love'

Although he has spent most of his life in France, Kechiche, the eleventh recipient of the prize, was deemed to have excellently portrayed France’s Arab community through his films.

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WWII Film Offers POV on Holocaust

From harrowing early documentaries providing the first looks into the Nazi death camps to award-winning blockbusters like “Schindler’s List,” cinema has proven itself uniquely suited to conveying the grim significance of the Holocaust. The volume of cinematic depictions can only be explained by the event’s call for intensely visual artistic response.

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In “The Yellow Handkerchief,” a chance encounter unites three unlikely people on a road trip that promises to change their lives forever. As they journey through the South, Brett Hanson’s (William Hurt) tragic past is revealed through a series of haunting flashbacks, while the younger couple falls in love.

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Based on the best-selling Swedish crime novel by Stieg Larsson, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” has finally hit American theaters and has hit the ground running.

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