AltWeeklies Wire
Well-Versednew
The only thing missing from this rich sampling of the Wilson aesthetic is a sustained inquiry into that aesthetic's limits.
Washington City Paper |
Louis Bayard |
01-26-2007 |
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What a Croc!new
Based on a true story, but not on anything remotely believable.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
01-19-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Michael Katleman, Primeval
Bringing GrittyBacknew
Cassavetes pushes Mr. SexyBack and the rest of his young cast to deliver fine, layered performances in a script that transcends what-up-yo cliches.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
01-19-2007 |
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Tags: Alpha Dog, Nick Cassavetes
The Right O'Toole for the Jobnew
Tiny movie; big heart.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
01-19-2007 |
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Tags: Roger Michell, venus
Brave in the New Worldnew
Unexpected uplift proves satisfying.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
01-19-2007 |
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The Write Stuffnew
A glib but effective uplift melodrama.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
01-05-2007 |
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Children of Mennew
For a movie about great issues of our time, Children of Men provides little to ponder.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
01-05-2007 |
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Tags: Alfonso Cuarón, Children of Men
Motor City Badnessnew
The Dreams don't live up to the supreme example.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
01-05-2007 |
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Tags: Bill Condon, Dreamgirls
Sour Smell of Excessnew
As silly and nasty as it is sumptuous.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
01-05-2007 |
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Rabbit Punchnew
Should charm anyone who isn't allergic to anthropomorphic animals.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
01-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Chris Noonan, Miss Potter
Once More Into the Bleaknew
If you think you've seen this before, you have, in versions ad nauseam.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
12-22-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: James Ponsoldt, Off the Black
Golden Slumbernew
The story is meager and disjointed.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
12-22-2006 |
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Draggin' Dragonnew
This skeletal rendering of Paolini's vivid book is ultimately the equivalent of Fantasy for Dummies.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
12-22-2006 |
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Tags: Eragon, Stefen Fangmeier
Mommie Deadestnew
Volver achieves a hollow perfection.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
12-22-2006 |
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Tags: Pedro Almodóvar, Volver
Here's Hooking at Younew
A skillful but idle pastiche.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
12-22-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Steven Soderbergh, The Good German
