'Say Anything,' Still Full Of Guileless Affection
A look back at the seminal teen flick reveals a surprisingly deep and romantic story. This story originally aired on All Things Considered on April 13, 2014.
Movie Reviews
'Transcendence': Latest Sci-Fi Movie About Artificial Intelligence
Transcendence is an ambitious and provocative film about the perils and pleasures of artificial intelligence that is intriguingly balanced between being a warning and a celebration.
Undead Hipsters And An Abstract Alien Star In Two Arty Horror Pics
Every so often an arthouse director dips a toe into the horror genre and you realize vampires and space aliens are subjects too rich to be the property of schlockmeisters, says critic David Edelstein.
Send Out The Doves: 'Noah' Lands On Solid Ground
Critic Bob Mondello says Darren Aronofsky's take on the story of Noah and the flood mixes wild invention and digital magic to create a surprisingly credible biblical epic.
In 'Noah,' Earth And The Bible Get A Computer-Generated Reboot
Darren Aronofsky's latest film is a big-budget Bible story called, simply, Noah. Russell Crowe plays the title character, and the movie also features Jennifer Connelly and Emma Watson.
'Nymphomaniac': Chasing Sex, But Only On Her Terms
Charlotte Gainsbourg and newcomer Stacy Martin anchor Lars von Trier's four-hour inquiry into the nature of impulse and desire.
Review: 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'
Bob Mondello looks at Wes Anderson's latest cinematic curiosity, The Grand Budapest Hotel.
'Grand Budapest Hotel': Kitsch, Cameos And A Gloriously Stylized Europe
Wes Anderson's new feature takes place at a resort hotel, between World Wars I and II. Fresh Air's critic says the visuals are so witty they transcend camp, but the dialogue isn't quite at that level.
Liam Neeson's Action Chops Take Flight In 'Non-Stop'
Neeson became a bankable action hero in 2008 after the thriller Taken. Now almost 62, he's still getting out of tight corners with his fists. His new film unfolds on a transatlantic flight.
'Child's Pose' Feels 'Terrifyingly Authentic'
Child's Pose sounds like something elementary and easy, but don't be fooled. This stunning film from Romania, a ferocious psychological drama with the pace of a thriller, is anything but simple.