AltWeeklies Wire
Dazzling Design and Solid Storytelling Propel the Animated 'Azur and Asmar'new
Movie reviewers like to use the word "dazzling" to describe things like Steven Spielberg's scrotum and the Treaty of Westphalia, but here it is indicative of a visual spectacle that so absorbs the eye that one cannot look away.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
02-05-2009 |
Reviews
Past Their Prime: Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei Shine in 'The Wrestler'new
On the strength of the filming technique, the performances and the thoughtfulness of the wrestling sequences, The Wrestler earned a place on the best-of lists of many pretentious and snobbish film critics. In spite of that, it's actually entertaining and engrossing.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
01-22-2009 |
Reviews
Step Critics: Who Cares About Oscar Nominations?new
See what Tuscon Weekly's critics have to say about the best and worst films of 2008.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna and Bob Grimm |
01-22-2009 |
Movies
Tags: Year in Review
'Trouble the Water' is a Stunning Morality Talenew
The documentary stuns with its story of people struggling to survive in Katrina-stricken New Orleans.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
01-15-2009 |
Reviews
'Defiance': War and Sex in the Forestnew
If you like dead Nazis and decent action sequences, you'll like Defiance.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
01-15-2009 |
Reviews
'Doubt' is an Ambiguous Mysterynew
John Patrick Shanley's adaptation succeeds wonderfully, because it's a film that conveys just that -- doubt.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
01-02-2009 |
Reviews
'The Reader' Falls Apart in Final Two Sequencesnew
It's still not a very good film, but it's a long way from the middlebrow pandering that was The Hours.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
01-02-2009 |
Reviews
'Milk' is Compelling from Start to Finishnew
Gus Van Sant shows that not only can he put a story together; he can do it better than just about anyone working in film.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
12-11-2008 |
Reviews
'Let the Right One In': Blood in the Snownew
This Swedish vampire movie has a slow pace, but it amply rewards patient viewers.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
'Synecdoche': Imperfect Copiesnew
Charlie Kaufman overreaches with his surreal story of a director making his life into an ever-evolving play.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
11-28-2008 |
Reviews
Heroically 'Happy-Go-Lucky'new
Mike Leigh's latest film, about an impossibly cheerful woman, will leave viewers intrigued.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
11-20-2008 |
Reviews
There's a Distinct Lack of Laughter in 'Soul Men'new
In Soul Men, Samuel L. Jackson and the late Bernie Mac are great; too bad the movie around them stinks.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
11-14-2008 |
Reviews
'Rachel Getting Married': A Wedding for the Wearynew
Great performances overcome some stock Writing 101 moments in Jonathan Demme's latest.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
11-06-2008 |
Reviews
Is 'Changeling' a Thriller or More?new
Clint Eastwood tries to do too much with his disappointing, surprisingly graphic Changeling.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
10-30-2008 |
Reviews
'The Last Mistress': Pretentious Liaisonsnew
Once again, Catherine Breillat is unintentionally funny, or, if funny on purpose, then she's really pulled something off.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
10-24-2008 |
Reviews
