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'Hairspray': Bouncy and Shinynew

A joyful romp, with Travolta the only tacky note.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andy Klein  |  07-20-2007  |  Reviews

Trance-formernew

Who care$ how much junk Michael Bay can blow up?
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andy Klein  |  07-05-2007  |  Reviews

Bruce Almightynew

Somebody up there is protecting Willis in Live Free or Die Hard.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andy Klein  |  06-29-2007  |  Reviews

'Sicko'-logical Warfarenew

Michael Moore brilliantly examines U.S. healthcare, but his film still suffers from a few familiar ills.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andy Klein  |  06-29-2007  |  Reviews

'A Mighty Heart': Death of a Journalistnew

Winterbottom skillfully recounts the kidnapping of Daniel Pearl.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andy Klein  |  06-22-2007  |  Reviews

The New 'Drew'new

The detective heroine is back and pluckier than ever.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Natalie Nichols  |  06-15-2007  |  Reviews

Flanders Blows, and Not Like the Poppiesnew

If Republicans are still searching for reasons to bash the French, they need look no further than the work of Bruno Dumont.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andy Klein  |  06-08-2007  |  Reviews

'Brooks' Brothersnew

Costner experiences a world of Hurt in new thriller.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andy Klein  |  06-01-2007  |  Reviews

'At World's End' ... More Like 'At Wit's End'new

The convoluted plot of the new Pirates should leave all a-bored.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andy Klein  |  05-24-2007  |  Reviews

For Shrek, Third Time's Not the Charmnew

Shrek the Third brings nothing new and fewer laughs.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andy Klein  |  05-18-2007  |  Reviews

Paris Sans Amournew

Private Fears focuses on human isolation.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andy Klein  |  05-04-2007  |  Reviews

Viewer Violationnew

It's a bummer to arrive late to parties, particularly the Let's Bash Perfect Stranger Party, but here I am.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andy Klein  |  04-20-2007  |  Reviews

Lost Boynew

Besson's children's story is derivative and uninspired.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andy Klein  |  01-02-2007  |  Reviews

Old 'Yellow'new

The family drama is subtle in Mongolian filmmaker Davaa's latest.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Henry Sheehan  |  11-17-2006  |  Reviews

Silly Symphonynew

Holland's film is a cartoon version of the great composer.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andy Klein  |  11-13-2006  |  Reviews

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