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Hypable Movie Review: ‘Smashed’

There is nothing new about the premise for Smashed, a drama about a couple’s battle with alcoholism, but the execution is anything but conventional. With a truly tender touch, director and co-writer James Ponsoldt injects a refreshing energy into the film, which builds upon real-life experiences of co-writer Susan Burke’s own battles with alcoholism. What really makes this film stand out, however, is a breathtaking performance by Mary Elizabeth Winstead that is truly one of the best I’ve seen in years.

Hypable Movie Review: ‘The Raid: Redemption’ is hard-hitting action at its best

Very rarely can a straight action movie excite, these days. It’s a fact: it is becoming increasingly difficult for films to break away from the pack in this tired genre. Enter The Raid: Redemption, an impressive, Indonesian actioner from writer-director-editor extraordinaire Gareth Evans, a film that avoids all of its potential pitfalls with a stripped-down plot, impressive visuals and brutal, stunning action – making it one of the best action films in years.

Sundance hit ‘Smashed’ picked up by Sony Pictures Classics

Briefly: Variety is reporting that Sony Pictures Classics has picked up the Sundance hit Smashed, starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World), Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”), Octavia Spencer (The Help), and Nick Offerman (“Parks and Recreation”), for worldwide distribution.