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'Blackbird' Resembles 'Rashomon' Except the Victim is a Childnew

A critical success in Edinburgh, London and New York, this Olivier Award-winning drama places characters Ray and Una in the filthy breakroom of Ray's employer for 90 minutes to air their dirty laundry.
Willamette Week  |  Ben Waterhouse  |  09-10-2008  |  Reviews
Tags: rape, pedophiles, Blackbird, David Harrower

'Get Smart' is Better Than the TV Shownew

While series creators Mel Brooks and Buck Henry were mostly interested in poking fun at the espionage dramas of the day with Marx Brothers-style nonsense and physical comedy, the Steve Carell-helmed adaptation aims to take on the real-world intelligence community.
Willamette Week  |  Ben Waterhouse  |  06-18-2008  |  Reviews
Tags: comedy, action, Steve Carell, Peter Segal, spies, Alan Arkin, Anne Hathaway, David Koechner, Dwayne Johnson, Get Smart, James Caan, Kenneth Davitian, Masi Oka, Nate Torrence, Terence Stamp, Terry Crews

What Does 'The Golden Compass' Have Those Other Fantasy Flicks Didn't?new

To put it briefly, Nicole Kidman, polar bears and a boycott from the Catholic League.
Willamette Week  |  Ben Waterhouse  |  12-05-2007  |  Reviews
Tags: Chris Weitz, The Golden Compass

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