Indiewire  News

'Robot & Frank' and 'Valley of Saints' Receive Sundance Sloan Awards

As part of Sundance and the Sloan Foundation's Science-in-Film Initiative, Jake Schreier's Premieres film "Robot & Frank" and Musa Syeed's World Competition title "Valley of Saints" have both received the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Feature Film Prize at the 2012 S...

Leonard Maltin  Reviews

Robot & Frank—movie review

Frank Langella’s presence would be enough to pique my interest in any film. 'Robot & Frank' offers him a modest starring vehicle with a science-fiction spin, and the result is one of the most enjoyable indie films of the year.

Criticwire  Reviews

Criticwire Picks: 'Side by Side' Keeps Digital vs. Film at the Top

Two of the best-reviewed films of 2012's first half make their way to theaters this weekend, but it's the industry-centric documentary that takes this week's top spot.

Indiewire  Reviews

Out This Week: 7 Reviews of New Indie Releases

Indiewire  Reviews

Better Than 'Ted': Why 'Robot and Frank' Is The Summer's Best Buddy Movie

If box office returns were the sole measurement of quality, then Seth McFarlane's foul-mouthed stuffed bear in "Ted" is the summer's reigning mascot. Truth be told, however, "Ted" suffers from the same loose comedic randomness that has restricted McFarlane's televisio...