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'The Exiles' is a Moody Explorationnew
The restored version of a 1961 movie following Native Americans in L.A. offers an experience in film textures.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
10-15-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Kent Mackenzie, The Exiles
'Nick & Norah' is Tragically Unhipnew
Michael Cera and Kat Dennings are fantastic in Nick & Norah -- but then there's the vomit-gum.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
10-09-2008 |
Reviews
'Blindness' is Bleak, Realistic, Well-Done and Very, Very Depressingnew
Other than some extremely misguided narration by an extremely miscast Danny Glover, it's a surprisingly intelligent effort for a film that cost $25 million and features some bankable stars.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
10-09-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Fernando Meirelles, Blindness
'Choke' Goes from So-So Novel to a Funny and Touching Filmnew
Writer/director Clark Gregg found the human heart of this story, and managed to keep the humor while pumping up the drama.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-25-2008 |
Reviews
After Odd Start, 'Tell No One' Really Gets Goingnew
If you want to see a difficult film with good action, a fine performance by Kristin Scott Thomas, a confusing and potentially dull first third and a neat payoff at the end, I'd suggest Tell No One. If you just want a delicious snack, I'd suggest an orange bell pepper dipped in hummus. The choice is yours.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-18-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Guillaume Canet, Tell No One
'Transsiberian': Tension With Dimensionnew
Alfred Hitchcock himself would be proud of Transsiberian and its mysterious, deceptive ways.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-12-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Brad Anderson, Transsiberian
'American Teen': High School Confidentialnew
American Teen is fascinating, stunning and terrifying, all at once.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-04-2008 |
Reviews
True Religionnew
Traitor fails as a politically conscious film, but works well as a suspenseful thriller.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
08-29-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Jeffrey Nachmanoff, Traitor
'My Winnipeg': Cinema for Insomniacsnew
A babbling, narcissistic voiceover dooms Guy Maddin's despite occasional flashes of brilliance.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
08-21-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Guy Maddin, My Winnipeg
Ban Clones!new
The new Star Wars is great if you enjoy violence, inconsistency and meaninglessness.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
08-15-2008 |
Reviews
Gonzo Worldnew
The fascinating writings of Hunter S. Thompson get chronicled in this great, yet sad, documentary.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
08-07-2008 |
Reviews
Home Sweet Homenew
Brideshead Revisited suffers from having 11 hours worth of story crammed into 135 minutes.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
07-31-2008 |
Reviews
Experiment in Horrornew
If you're stoned, Mother of Tears may be incredibly amusing.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
07-24-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Dario Argento, Mother of Tears
A Hero With Issuesnew
Its look, intelligence and consistency help The Dark Knight become the best Batman film.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
07-18-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Christopher Nolan, The Dark Knight
'Mongol' is the Best Action Film of the Yearnew
The best thing about Mongol is that it's being marketed as an art-house flick, so you can be all highbrow. But, in fact, what you'll have seen is the best action film of the year, and probably of the last 2.6 years.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
07-10-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Mongol, Sergei Bodrov
