AltWeeklies Wire
The 10 Worst Films of 2008new
From An American Carol to Witless Protection, here are the past year's cinema stinkers.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
01-06-2009 |
Movies
'Milk' Breathes Life into Counterculture Crusadernew
There is an inevitability to the tragedy of Milk, but the film never wallows in the downbeat. Instead, it gently celebrates the spirit of its indefatigable hero. More than just a martyr to the cause of gay rights, Milk was a leader who stepped up when troubled times demanded.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
12-09-2008 |
Reviews
The James Bond Primer: Babes, Cars, Gadgets and Morenew
Feel the need to bone up on your Bond history before catching Quantum of Solace, the 22nd film in the official 007 series? Here's all you need to know about the last 46 years' worth of cinematic superspies.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
11-18-2008 |
Movies
'Life on Mars' Cops an Attitudenew
There are probably a few out there who recognize ABC's Americanized cop series Life on Mars thanks to good old BBC America. If the American writers can stay on target and keep scripts half as smart as the British ones, the show has a decent shot at success.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
10-28-2008 |
TV
'Pride and Glory': When Good Cop Movies Go Badnew
The film is so dark, tonally as well as visually, the entire affair looks like it was shot during a solar eclipse. In other words, it looks and feels right. But something is off. Mostly, it's the script.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
10-28-2008 |
Reviews
'Primeval' is Fun, Sci-Fi Filler from the BBCnew
In short: CGI dinosaurs, sci-fi geekery, a time-traveling conspiracy theory and a cute Brit in pink knickers make for a well-spent Saturday night.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
09-16-2008 |
TV
God Bless Adult Swim for 'Fat Guy Stuck in Internet'new
Not only does Cartoon Network's late-night roundup of adult-appealing shows give us endless hours of moronic entertainment, it also provides employment for dozens of men and women whose mothers drank way too much during pregnancy. How else to explain Adult Swim's newest Sunday night offering, Fat Guy Stuck in Internet?
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
06-24-2008 |
TV
The Six Degrees of Indiana Jones Summer Film Guidenew
This year marks the release of yet another historic sequel, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. How better to celebrate this bit of moviegoing good fortune than to link every summer 2008 film to the immortal Mr. Harrison Ford?
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
05-20-2008 |
Movies
Isn't It Funny When 'Smart People' Do Stupid Things?new
On the surface of their new film, first-time filmmakers Mark Poirier and Noam Murro are in danger of stepping into all the cliche pitfalls of the genre. Fortunately, an intelligent script and a fine cast conspire to make this a sharper-than-average slice of indie satire.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
04-15-2008 |
Reviews
'Under the Same Moon' Puts a Cute Lil' Face to Illegal Immigrationnew
It's fairly safe to say that this film was not made by right-wing-radio-listening, border-fence-building members of the Minuteman Project.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
03-25-2008 |
Reviews
Commercial Grade: Super Bowl Winners and Losersnew
A total of 54 commercials aired during game time, and viewers spent as much time analyzing the ads as they did dissecting New England's lackluster offense. Here are the best and worst.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
02-12-2008 |
Movies
'Over Her Dead Body' is Dead on Arrivalnew
The best thing about this new supernatural rom-com is the title, which allows for plenty of creative interpretation. For example: Under what circumstances should you see this film?
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
02-12-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Jeff Lowell, Over Her Dead Body
Roped In by 'The Roping Show'new
Watching the show on RFD-TV is a little like catching a Japanese game show or a four-hour Mexican variety show -- it's funny because we really don't understand it.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
11-20-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
Struck Downnew
Four tips for surviving the Writers Guild of America strike.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
11-13-2007 |
Movies
'Dirty Sexy Money' is a Guilt-Free Guilty Pleasurenew
Kudos to Dirty Sexy Money for mixing two parts Dynasty, one part Arrested Development and a dash of The Royal Tenenbaums and bringing to a boil.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
10-16-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
