If you never thought you could watch a movie about vibrators with your whole family, the fun new period romp "Hysteria" will prove you wrong.
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Q&A: Maggie Gyllenhaal Gets Hysterical Over 'Hysteria'
Ever since she broke out in a big way with her brazen turn as a kinky secretary in the aptly titled Sundance smash “Secretary,” Maggie Gyllenhaal has kept on delivering ferocious and risky turns in a string of acclaimed indies including “Sherrybaby," “Crazy Heart” ((which netted her an Oscar nomination), and "Happy Endings." She also displayed her mainstream appeal as Bruce Wayne’s feisty love interest in “The Dark Knight."
'Sleepless Night' Is One of the Best Action Thrillers in Ages
There's a reason we picked the French thriller "Sleepless Night" as one of the ten best movies to play at this year's Tribeca Film Festival: It puts its American counterparts to shame.
'Last Call at the Oasis' Forces You to Wake Up to a Scary Reality
If you think water issues are something only Third World countries worry about, think again. According to the alarming call-to-action documentary "Last Call at the Oasis," the U.S. has reason to worry.
5 Questions from Tribeca: Abbie Cornish
"The Girl" star Abbie Cornish spoke to us about the kinds of characters she tends to portray, how she coped with being tabloid fodder during her relationship with Ryan Phillippe, and the first time she ever visited New York City.
Mending a Broken Heart in 'Goodbye First Love'
The French coming-of-age drama "Goodbye First Love" is for anyone who's ever had their heart broken. By that, we mean pretty much everyone.
Your Kids Should See 'Bully,' No Matter What the MPAA Says
Few documentaries have been thrust into the national spotlight quite like "Bully" has -- and for good reason. Here's hoping the MPAA's R rating won't deter parents from seeking it "Bully" with their kids. It's a wake-up call that needs to be seen.
'Mister Rogers & Me' Sheds Light on Everyone's Favorite Neighbor
For those who grew up watching "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," Fred Rogers was the neighbor we all wish we had. For Benjamin Wagner, codirector of the endearing documentary "Mister Rogers & Me," it was a reality.
Ewan McGregor & Emily Blunt Sizzle in 'Salmon Fishing'
Chemistry is something not even the best of actors can fake. Either an on-screen couple has it, or they don't. Lucky for the romantic dramedy "Salmon Fishing in Yemen," stars Emily Blunt ("The Devil Wears Prada") and Ewan McGregor ("Haywire") have it. Their inspired pairing makes this oddball tale entertaining, and best of all, endearing.
