AltWeeklies Wire
Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman Can't Save 'Australia'new
We're watching a great director working outside of his normal area of expertise, and while the results are not disastrous, they're uncomfortable.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
'Twilight': The Moping Undeadnew
While fans of the book will be pleased with Twilight, the film baffled our poor reviewer.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
11-28-2008 |
Reviews
'Quantum of Solace': The Evolution of Bondnew
Campy gadgets are replaced with revenge and exciting action in Quantum of Solace.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
11-20-2008 |
Reviews
'Madagascar 2': Not Enough Penguinsnew
Sequelitis rears its ugly head in the lame, improbable animation.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
11-14-2008 |
Reviews
'MST3K' Creator Joel Hodgson Has Resumed Making Fun of Bad Moviesnew
With the recent DVD release of Mystery Science Theater 3000: 20th Anniversary Edition came a reunion of sorts of Hodgson, who left the show as a host in 1993, and those who carried on the tradition after his departure.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
11-06-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Role Models': Anger Managementnew
Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott are almost upstaged by their younger co-stars in this hilarious movie.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
11-06-2008 |
Reviews
'Saw V': A Series of Torturesnew
Yet another damn Saw movie is crapping in theaters ... and bringing in lots of box-office cash.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
10-30-2008 |
Reviews
'W.': Bush Whackednew
Oliver Stone takes on the most incompetent president in history.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
10-24-2008 |
Reviews
Ridley Scott's Latest is Covert Chaosnew
Body of Lies makes no sense at times, but the action and the acting make it fun and exciting.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
10-15-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Ridley Scott, Body of Lies
'Miracle at St. Anna' is a Miserable Messnew
Aside from one great scene, this Spike Lee wannabe epic disappoints in every way.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
10-09-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Spike Lee, Miracle at St. Anna
'Religulous' is Funny and Confrontationalnew
Organized religion and some of its many followers take a kick in the nards from Bill Maher in Religulous, a funny and sometimes brutal indictment of all things God-related.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
10-09-2008 |
Reviews
The Ridiculous 'Lakeview Terrace' Wastes Some Decent Performancesnew
Neil LaBute's latest, Lakeview Terrace, doesn't quite get him back to past glory. Oh, it's better than The Wicker Man. Then again, Bio-Dome and Showgirls are better than The Wicker Man.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
09-25-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Neil LaBute, Lakeview Terrace
'Burn After Reading' is a Coen Brothers Comedy Classicnew
The brothers have complete control, an impeccable crew and some of the best actors in the business, all seemingly having the time of their lives. The result is a blast on par with their Raising Arizona and The Big Lebowski.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
09-18-2008 |
Reviews
See Nicolas Mope in 'Bankok Dangerous'new
This listless remake of a 1999 Thai film lacks substance and excitement.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
09-12-2008 |
Reviews
The Missing Minutes of 'Nixon'new
This new DVD release of Oliver Stone's Richard Nixon biopic benefits from the addition of 28 minutes of deleted scenes--even though it's now more than 3 1/2 hours long. Also reviewed: John Hughes' High School Flashback Collection and American Experience: The Presidents Collection.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
09-04-2008 |
Reviews
