Movies: Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 'Premium Rush' + 'Red Hook Summer'

Friday, August 24, 2012

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Don't shoot the messenger

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is his usual watchable self in "Premium Rush," David Koepp's new action movie about a bike messenger who gets mixed up in a shady transaction. [Read more]

Spike Lee goes to Brooklyn

Spike Lee revisits his urban muse, Brooklyn, in "Red Hook Summer," an uneven but affecting portrait of a young boy visiting his grandfather. [Read more]

Also Opening

'Cosmopolis'

'Cosmopolis'

The characters in David Cronenberg's film, starring Robert Pattinson, do a lot of talking. [Read more]

'Compliance'

'Compliance'

Craig Zobel's movie about workers and management at a fast-food restaurant is less explosive than anticipated. [Read more]

'Robot & Frank'

'Robot & Frank'

A surprisingly sweet sci-fi fantasia about the friendship between an aging burglar and his robot caregiver. [Read more]

'Thunderstruck'

'Thunderstruck'

An obvious commercial for the NBA and Kevin Durant, but a worthy diversion for fans nevertheless. [Read more]

'Nuit #1'

'Nuit #1'

What starts as a one-night stand devolves into what feels like monologues pieced together. [Read more]

'Hit and Run'

'Hit and Run'

Dax Shepard wrote, directed and stars in this uninspired genre mash-up that feels like an ill-advised Franken-film. [Read more]

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Box Office

'The Expendables 2' muscles its way to No. 1 at the box office

'The Expendables 2' muscles its way to No. 1 at the box office

With a cast featuring the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Chuck Norris, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dolph Lundgren and Jean-Claude van Damme, it's no shocker that "The Expendables 2" pulled in some major cash in its first weekend in theaters.

Celebritology

New 'Lincoln' poster

Is that an image of Daniel Day-Lewis or the guy on the $5 bill?

'Dirty Dancing' turns 25

No one puts Baby in a corner. And they shouldn't put Lisa Houseman there either.

A tribute to Tony Scott's 'Top Gun'

Was it a deep film? No. But was it skillfully slick popcorn fare? It sure was.

'The Dictator' and other new DVDs

'The Dictator' and other new DVDs

Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching.

Family Filmgoer

Kid-focused movie reviews

Get the scoop on "ParaNorman," "Thunderstruck" and more.

Reader Reviews

You review 'The Expendables 2'

"Exactly what I wanted - with gravy and icing on top!" That's one reader's take. Agree? Write a review and let your voice be heard.

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