NOW IN THEATERS...
* The Monuments Men, in which director/star George Clooney channels the WWII films of yore.
* On the Ice, a chilly Alaskan thriller from 2011.
* Run & Jump, a mild indie drama with strong performances from Will Forte and Maxine Peake.
* Suspicion, a special matinee revival of the first Hitchcock film to star Cary Grant
Plus, the Portland International Film Festival begins today. So far, I have reviewed:
* Ernest & Celestine, an adorable animated Oscar-nominee from France.
* Gabrielle, a fascinating Canadian drama
* Young & Beautiful, the latest from Francois Ozon
WATCH IT AT HOME...
* Man in the Dark, a 1953 gimmick noir, made for 3D viewing.
* Thief, James Caan stars in Michael Mann's debut.
* La vie de boheme, a quirky variation on La Boheme from Aki Kaurismäki
Current Soundtrack: Harry Nilsson, Pussy Cats