Film
The Yellow Handkerchief
Though the film can be hokey at times, its strong visual appeal and soundtrack, paired with the honesty of the character interactions, prevent “The Yellow Handkerchief” from sliding into mediocrity.
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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.
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.
Remember Me
The poignant scenes scattered throughout cannot salvage the film’s disjointed nature and inconsistent pacing.
Terribly Happy
While “Terribly Happy” boasts an interesting premise and effective visual elements, its superficial characters render the film disappointingly mediocre.
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Documentary film maker Kenneth Dean and writer Cora Dean discuss their film “Bored in Heaven” with Associate Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations James Robson yesterday in Tsai Auditorium following a screening of the documentary. The film centers on the rituals of celebrating Chinese New Year. (CORRECTION: An earlier version of this photo caption incorrectly stated that James Robson was a University of Michigan Professor. In fact, he is an Associate Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard. The caption has been revised to reflect the error.)
Korean Filmmaker Bong is a Hit at HFA
“This movie is often called a thriller or suspense, but it is simply about a mother... although this movie is ...
Henrik Genz is ‘Terribly Happy’
According to Danish director Henrik Genz, “We can’t get what we want. And we have to be happy with what we can get.” In his new film, “Terribly Happy,” Genz manifests these sentiments in a story that—unsurprisingly, given its title—is fairly dark.
The Good Guy
This is the sort of movie where it almost feels as though the person who wrote the second page never read the first.
Brooklyn's Finest
Don’t go into “Brooklyn’s Finest” expecting a particularly innovative or intriguing crime film—it is certainly no “French Connection.”
Alice in Wonderland
Although it excels as a visually engaging film, the story plods along a little too neatly, complete with a cookie-cutter ending. However, the enthralling animation of the film at large makes for a solidly entertaining experience at the very least.
