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Engagingly Unrevealingnew
Never heard of Jandek? The documentary about this elusive musician is still a must-see.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
11-04-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Chad Friedrichs, Jandek on Corwood
Cramming Catharsisnew
While there are some nice moments, Around the Bend bombs because of uneven, forced attempts to warm the heart.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
10-28-2004 |
Reviews
I Heart Hegelnew
David O. Russell delivers a comedy that gets both philosophy and funny business right.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
10-22-2004 |
Reviews
Marionette Mayhemnew
It's juvenile, irreverent and intermittently hilarious: It's Team America: World Police.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
10-14-2004 |
Reviews
Manipulative Momentsnew
A series of flashbacks and a drippy soundtrack make for a terrible emotional wreck in Ladder 49.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
10-07-2004 |
Reviews
Pinnacle of Zombedynew
Shaun of the Dead is one of those rare films that works in all of its parameters.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-30-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Edgar Wright, Shaun of the Dead
Delightful, Dirty Watersnew
John Waters has influenced a generation of filmmakers with his trashy films, including his new A Dirty Shame. But what is trashy these days, anyway?
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-30-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: John Waters, A Dirty Shame
A Less-Dirty Shamenew
While it received the dreaded NC-17 rating, John Waters' latest is minor compared to his previous films.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-23-2004 |
Reviews
A Giant Burrito of Sorrownew
Vincent Gallo’s drive across America proves to be a good-looking, albeit occasionally sucky experience
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-16-2004 |
Reviews
"Troy" is Mindless Funnew
"Troy" is a typically mindless summer blockbuster, but it sure is a lot of fun.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
08-07-2004 |
Reviews
Fast-Food Documentary Shows Dark Side of Deliciousnessnew
The popular, excellent documentary "Super Size Me" is waddling across the country.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
08-07-2004 |
Reviews
Don't Thinknew
Where in the hell does Jason Bourne get those weapons from, anyway?
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
08-01-2004 |
Reviews
Unoriginal Boredomnew
Vin Diesel's latest movie sucks, and here's hoping it steers Hollywood away from endless sequels
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
07-08-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Chronicles of Riddick, David Twohy
Edutainment at Its Bestnew
Mario Van Peebles takes a look at the making of his father's not-so-classic "Sweetback"
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
07-08-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Baadasssss!, Mario Van Peebles
Advocacy Filmmakingnew
Michael Moore shows his incredible skill in the obviously, appropriately biased "Fahrenheit 9/11."
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
07-07-2004 |
Reviews
