Buried (movie)

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One hour and 53 minutes of paranormal inactivity, writer-director Rodrigo Cortes' yakky "Red Lights" is a distinct comedown from the Spanish filmmaker's previous (and second) feature, "Buried,"a stern thriller (too stern for American audiences; it made 95...

Ryan Reynolds speaks with media before a showing of "Buried" at ShowPlace ICON Theatre. (Terrence Antonio James, Chicago Tribune / September 15, 2010) There’s a scene in “Buried� where Ryan Reynold's character, who has been buried alive, must deal...

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Sometimes it's necessary to think inside the box. That was the strident belief of Rodrigo Cortés, the Spanish director behind “Buried,� the most deliriously claustrophobic film imaginable — the entire movie is set inside a wooden cof...

  David Fincher made his mark directing offbeat films, but still managed to have an impact in Hollywood. "Fight Club," "Se7en" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" represent the wide range of his projects. Fincher brings all his expertise to bear...

It's interesting to reflect that Ryan Reynolds built his career largely on comedic work, since he gave one of last year's most harrowing big-screen performances in director Rodrigo Cortes' drama about an American contractee kidnapped and buried alive in...