Stories by Derek Hill
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A Hero's Reckoning
"The Dark Knight Rises" is smashing entertainment and restores hope that there's still life in the superhero subgenre.
By Derek Hill | July 25, 2012
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Summer's End
Director Wes Anderson is arguably the most distinctive and refined American director of his generation.
By Derek Hill | July 18, 2012
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The Eternal Comedy
"To Rome with Love" is the sort of cinematic trifle Woody Allen makes with ease.
By Derek Hill | July 11, 2012
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Natural Mystic
"Marley" is the first official documentary on the legend, and it's surprisingly honest in its appraisal.
By Derek Hill | June 27, 2012
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No More Nagging Pains!
There are a few good laughs in "Hysteria," but it's in desperate need of a little more finesse.
By Derek Hill | June 20, 2012
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The Taiwan Oyster screening and benefit
Tuesday, June 26 @ Ciné
By Derek Hill | June 20, 2012
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A Sweet-Natured Death Artist
"Bernie" is a thorough crowd-pleaser: funny, whip-smart and filled with some great observations.
By Derek Hill | June 13, 2012
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The Cobblestone Jungle
"The Kid with a Bike" is unflinching in its observations, but there are slivers of hope gleaming in.
By Derek Hill | June 6, 2012
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… Like a Fish Needs a Bicycle
An action movie the way they used to be.
By Derek Hill | May 30, 2012
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Maybe There Is a Beast…
"Bully" isn't a great documentary, but it is an important social document for students, parents and educators to see.
By Derek Hill | May 23, 2012
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About a Girl
"Margaret" may not be perfect, but it's daring filmmaking nonetheless.
By Derek Hill | May 16, 2012
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Between the Devil...
"The Deep Blue Sea" is meticulously crafted and mesmerizing, and at its center is an exquisite performance from Weisz
By Derek Hill | May 2, 2012
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Basement Signals
"Jeff, Who Lives at Home" is funny throughout and deceptively poignant.
By Derek Hill | May 2, 2012
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Faith and Fish
"Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" leaves the biting humor alone and embraces good feelings and schmaltz instead.
By Derek Hill | April 25, 2012
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Our Little Context
"We Need to Talk About Kevin" unflinchingly struggles with the simple yet profound questions.
By Derek Hill | April 18, 2012
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Deep in My Heart
"Chico & Rita" is the best non-documentary jazz movie in a long time.
By Derek Hill | April 11, 2012
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Dead-On in La Ville-Lumière
"Point Blank" is the action movie equivalent of a juicy beach read.
By Derek Hill | April 4, 2012
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Murder Ballad
"Into the Abyss" is a sobering and haunting examination of broken minds and hearts.
By Derek Hill | March 28, 2012
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Paradise Lost
"The Descendants" is a career-best for George Clooney and director Alexander Payne.
By Derek Hill | March 21, 2012
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Movies with an Environmental Conscience
The fourth annual, eight-day EcoFocus Film Festival kicks off on Mar. 23 at Ciné.
By Derek Hill | March 21, 2012
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