staff movie picks
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Like "A Hard Day's Night," the Beatles' second film isn't really about the plot---a cult is after Ringo's ruby ring---but a showcase for the Fab Four's goofy humor and timeless tunes, including "Ticket to Ride," "The Night Before" and the title song.
~ Joe Friedrich -
River Phoenix gives an outstanding lead performance, in this overlooked, bittersweet comedy-drama about a self-styled teenager grappling with the pain and loneliness of his late adolescent years as he begins to fall from grace.
~ Nathan Southern -
Mysterious street artist Banksy made his film debut with this baffling, Oscar-nominated documentary focusing on a camera-obsessed thrift-shop owner who goes on to become a street artist himself.
~ Tim Holland