AltWeeklies Wire
Stage Prodigy-Turned-Filmmaker Drake Doremus Brings 'Douchebag' to Sundancenew
Shoestring productions of personal stories such as that of Douchebag are exactly what Sundance co-founder Robert Redford was talking about at the previous day’s opening press conference, where he vowed the festival had returned to its roots of presenting groundbreaking new voices.
Owen Wilson Is a Bad Fit for an Ass-Kicking Bodyguard in 'Drillbit Taylor'new
Let's be clear here: Owen Wilson can be awesome. Paired with brother Luke or Jackie Chan, he's the man. But the key is "paired" -- left to fend for himself, he's as out of his league as a solo leading man.
Tags: Drillbit Taylor, Steven Brill
Spartan Laughs to be Had in 'Meet the Spartans'new
To directors Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, there is no joke so lame it can't be repeated.
Asian Sex Tourism is at the Forefront of 'Holly'new
What gives Holly its strength is that it's a well-told story that doesn't belabor the point with cheap music cues or David Fincher-esque grungy sets.
Amanda Bynes Updates Another Classic But Why?new
You might expect a college comedy version of Snow White to be a bit risqué, a bit older-skewing, maybe tailored for the actual college crowd, but it’s actually a more toned-down and kid-friendly version of the Grimms’ tale than even Walt Disney’s animated version.
Tags: Joe Nussbaum, Sydney White
'Right At Your Door': Duct and Coverednew
The movie is so intense for most of its running time that the contrived conclusion may leave you scratching your head rather than desperately reaching for the Valium.
Tags: Chris Gorak, Right at Your Door
'Death at a Funeral': Be Not Proudnew
Frank Oz's latest is only mildly funnier than an actual funeral.
Tags: Death at a Funeral, Frank Oz
'Transformers': Rock 'Em, Sock 'Emnew
Giant robot fights look better than ever.
Tags: Michael Bay, Transformers
'1408': Return of the Kingnew
Big Steve's back on the big screen in fine form.
Tags: 1408, Mikael Hafstrom
'Pierrepoint': Spall, Bearernew
Death becomes Timothy in The Last Hangman.
The Wretched of the Wretchesnew
Will OC see the ultimate Catholic pedophile bare all in Deliver Us From Evil?
Tags: Amy Berg, Deliver Us From Evil
Out of Afrikaansnew
Phillip Noyce harvests the seeds of South African revolution.
Tags: Catch a Fire, Phillip Noyce
Strange Days Indeednew
The U.S. vs. John Lennon and American Hardcore have a lot in common -- they both make you long for the good ol' days.
Hope Floatsnew
The Lake House reunites Bullock and Reeves in a twilight-zone romance.
