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Friday, June 24, 2011

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Bleep-grade comedy

The raunchy "Bad Teacher" is on the wrong side of the line between subversive humor and cynicism. [Read more]

On the road, again

On the road, again

"Cars 2" sputters, but it's still a fun ride. [Read more]

Also Opening

'Conan O'Brien Can't Stop'

'Conan O'Brien Can't Stop'

The documentary looks at the making of the comedian's tour and the compulsion behind it. [Read more]

'Buck'

'Buck'

This documentary's subject is so fascinating that the fictional version of the character (played by Robert Redford in "The Horse Whisperer") can barely compete. [Read more]

'Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird'

'Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird'

The documentary reveals little new information about the making of the Pulitzer-winning novel but celebrates a most worthy subject. [Read more]

'Bride Flight'

'Bride Flight'

The Dutch movie set in New Zealand is a romance that benefits from lush scenery and a dash of history. [Read more]

'Viva Riva'

'Viva Riva'

The Congolese crime drama is visually stimulating but dispiriting. [Read more]

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More Movie Info

Summer Movie Guide

Summer Movie Guide

Sort out the cinematic offerings for the months ahead. [Read more]

Celebritology

'The Departed': Connection to Whitey Bulger

Alleged Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger inspired the character played by Jack Nicholson.

Watch the 'Footloose' trailer

Then count the ways you miss Kevin Bacon.

Watch: Keira Knightley and Viggo Mortensen in the first trailer for 'A Dangerous Method'

Mortensen is Sigmund Freud, Michael Fassbender is Carl Jung and Knightley is Sabina Spielrein, the eventual psychoanalyst.

Megan Fox fired from 'Transformers' because of Steven Spielberg?

Finally, we can stop solely blaming Michael Bay for this incident. But really, should we?

Family Filmgoer

Kid-friendly features

Get the scoop on "Cars 2," "Green Lantern" and more.

Box Office

DIM BULB?: 'Green Lantern' suffers power outage with $52.7M debut

"Green Lantern" topped the weekend domestic box office by grossing $52.7-million in its debut, according to studio estimates Sunday — well short of even Warner Bros.'s projections.

Reader Reviews

You review 'Super 8'

"An outstanding paean to science fiction B-movies, 'Super 8' is a jaw-dropping film that superbly melds exhilaration and emotion into an unforgettable experience." That's one reader's take. Agree? Write a review and let your voice be heard.

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