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Not so moved by the Spirits

Published 35 hours ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

The alt-Oscar nominations are announced, and there aren't many surprises in them.
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When sports stars become movie stars

Published 2 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

An examination of two documentaries about sports stars.
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Bonus: A hard-boiled writer walks the walk

Published 4 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

A Portland novelist turns the tables deliciously on a would-be pursesnatcher.
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Saturday Matinee: The future is the past

Published 4 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

A weekly video treat. Today: a silent film version of a modern sci-fi classic
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'Every side is morally compromised in some way': making 'The Road' in a Portland parking lot

Published 6 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

The star and director of "The Road" take a few minutes on the set of the film to discuss its themes.
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Levy's High Five, Nov. 20 - Dec. 3

Published 6 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

If I had to see five movies in local theaters this week, these would be them.
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Reasons to be thankful, 2009

Published 6 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

Some things I love, from this year and years past.
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Review -- the magical manipulations of 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'

Published 8 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

A delightful stop-motion animated film that effortelessly combines a beloved children's book with a director's own personal quirks and habits.
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Review -- 'The Road' to the end of the world

Published 8 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

A grim and sturdy adaptation of the Pulitzer-winning novel about an odyssey at the end of the world.
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Review -- 'Bronson' is caged and cagey

Published 8 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

A jailbird's wounded song -- and a powerhouse performance in a dark comedy.
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Review -- the majestic sweep of "Red Cliff"

Published 8 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

Director John Woo returns to China to concoct a sweeping military epic.
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Hitchcock's Hopper: 'Psycho' and more

Published 8 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

Did America's poet of still images influence the filmmaking master of suspense?
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Oddnesses regarding some of this week's releases

Published 9 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

Some fascinating stories that lead us to believe the world lives to be exploited by movie studio publicity departments.
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Video: Shawn Levy on 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'

Published 9 days ago by The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

The Oregonian's film critic says the stop-motion-animation and famous voices will enchant moviegoers.
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Video: 'The Road' offers a bleak trip

Published 10 days ago by The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

The Oregonian film critic Shawn Levy recommends the post-apocalypse movie, which opens in Oregon on Nov. 25.
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It's not all turkeys: a select group of worthwhile Thanksgiving movies

Published 10 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

A look at movies that take a look at our national day of feasting
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Reviews: Holiday Movies, a "New Moon," a painful, "Precious" life, and more
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Reviews: Holiday Movies, a "New Moon," a painful, "Precious" life, and more
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2009 Holiday Movie Guide

Published 12 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

Hollywood goes highbrow for the 2009 holiday movie season.
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Levy's High Five, Nov. 20-26

Published 13 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

If I had to see five movies in local theaters this week, these would be them.
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Review: 'Precious' shares pain as a gift of art

Published 13 days ago by Shawn Levy, The Oregonian at Mad About Movies

A searing film about an abused girl demonstrates that even the most painful art can ennoble and, yes, entertain
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