Kenneth Turan

'Reluctant Fundamentalist' Couldn't Be More Timely

Kenneth Turan — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:45:00 +0000

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RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

The new movie from director Mira Nair is based on a novel published six years ago. But film critic Kenneth Turan says the themes found in "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" could not be more up to the minute.

KENNETH TURAN, BYLINE: In the shocking aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing, President Obama asked why did young men who grew up and studied here as part of our communities and our country resort to such violence?

Movie Review: 'Trance'

Kenneth Turan — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:29:00 +0000

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DAVID GREENE, HOST:

The director Danny Boyle is best known for the Oscar-winning "Slumdog Millionaire." His latest film is called "Trance," but Los Angeles Times and MORNING EDITION film critic Kenneth Turan was not put under its spell.

KENNETH TURAN, BYLINE: "Trance" begins with the auction of a painting by Goya.

(SOUNDBITE OF MOVIE, "TRANCE")

JAMES MCAVOY: (As Simon) Telephone bidder now, $26 million; 26 on the telephone, 27 to the lady on the aisle. Selling, 27 million, 500 thousand pounds - sold...

TURAN: And then it's stolen.

Movie Review: 'Gimme The Loot'

Kenneth Turan — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:43:00 +0000

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DAVID GREENE, HOST:

"Gimme The Loot" is a new independent film that's had a charmed life, including winning the Best Narrative prize at South by Southwest and an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival. Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition film critic Kenneth Turan says it's worth the fuss.

KENNETH TURAN, BYLINE: We meet Malcolm and Sofia as they're stealing spray paint from a hardware store.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "GIMME THE LOOT")

TASHIANA WASHINGTON: (Unintelligible)

TURAN: They're committed graffiti writers and best friends, living in the grittiest part of the Bronx.

Movie Review: 'Jack The Giant Slayer'

Kenneth Turan — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:41:00 +0000

The story of Jack and his beanstalk has been filmed innumerable times by people as diverse as Gene Kelly, Chuck Jones and the Three Stooges. While he's been through the Hollywood shuffle before, there's never been a Jack tale that's delivered so little pleasure for so many dollars.

How 'Sound City' Changed The Face Of Rock 'N Roll

Kenneth Turan — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:28:00 +0000

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RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

One of the most entertaining documentaries to come out of this year's Sundance Film Festival is "Sound City." The rock musician Dave Grohl, of the band Foo Fighters, is the director - a first for him.

Daniel Day-Lewis 'Simply Becomes Lincoln'

Kenneth Turan — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:28:00 +0000

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RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

This year, we've had not one, but two movies about the sixteenth president of the United States. This spring, "Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter" slashed its way into theaters.