AltWeeklies Wire
A New York Teen Tries Deals with Life in 'The Wackness'new
These days, if you were to drop stale slang terms like the adjective forms of "wack" or "dope," you'd probably sound, well, pretty wack.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
07-23-2008 |
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'Up the Yangtze' Reveals China's Growing Painsnew
The New China could well be the dominant power of the 21st century, but cinema frequently trains its cameras on the Old China.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
07-23-2008 |
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The Batman Legacy Shines in Its Latest Installmentnew
Nolan's second installment, the thrilling morality tale The Dark Knight, puts its priorities completely in order.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
07-16-2008 |
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The Devil's in the Details for Director Guillermo del Toronew
The Hellboy sequel features plenty of visual dazzle but little heart.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
07-10-2008 |
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Dario Argento Film Desecrates Horror Traditionnew
Seldom do you see as much overkill as the first murder in Mother of Tears from Italian gore-maestro Dario Argento.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
07-10-2008 |
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Higher Powernew
Will Smith's latest does more damage than good
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
07-03-2008 |
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Julianne Moore is the Only Saving Grace of 'Savage Grace'new
Even when playing an oversized personality such as Barbara Daly Baekeland, Moore keeps her focus, coming across as not just a jet-set harpy but also a woman plagued with insecurities about her class and sexuality, willing to lash out at the closest people within reach.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
06-25-2008 |
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Pixar Does the Robot for 'WALL-E'new
WALL-E the robot, not unlike all of Pixar's movies, is an efficient, state-of-the-art construct that's somehow all heart on the inside.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
06-25-2008 |
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'Mongol' Gets to the Heart of the Genghis Khan Legendnew
Mongol hinges on its revisionist notion of an enlightened Temudjin, who was dubbed with the title "Genghis Khan" after his death. Throughout the film, Temudjin comes across not as a bloodthirsty superwarrior, but a reasonably sensitive guy whose military success derives from the love of a good woman and belief in the rule of law.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
06-18-2008 |
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Grocery-store Politics Create a Successful Satire in 'The Promotion'new
The Promotion not only satirizes the American dream's moral price tag, it suggests that grocery stores, as possible places of employment, offer the worst of both worlds.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
06-11-2008 |
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'Flight of the Red Balloon' Takes a Languid Strollnew
The lovely but languid film presents such commonplace activities, level emotions, and long, leisurely takes that it's perfect for mellowing out after a stressful day or a sensory-overload film like Speed Racer.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
05-29-2008 |
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'The Fall': Beautifully Blandnew
Tarsem's latest lacks substance but it sure does look pretty
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
05-29-2008 |
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'Standard Operating Procedure' and 'Body of War' Give Soldiers a Voicenew
The testimony of soldiers and veterans is invariably an Iraq war documentary's greatest strength.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
05-29-2008 |
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'The Life Before Her Eyes': Undo the Twistnew
Complex drama spoils itself.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
05-01-2008 |
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'Horton' Gets to Hearingnew
Dr. Seuss gets big-screen redemption.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
03-14-2008 |
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