AltWeeklies Wire
One Less Murderernew
Ezra's approach to jungle warfare couldn't be more different from Rambo's.
New York Press |
Benjamin Sutton |
02-14-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Ezra, Newton I. Aduaka
Escapism for Wannabe Rebelsnew
Determined to seduce the teen market, Doug Liman goes for implausible sci-fi scenarios.
New York Press |
Armond White |
02-14-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Doug Liman, Jumper
Stop Hatin' on the Familynew
Indie films could learn a lesson from populist flicks with a strong family message (and box office appeal).
New York Press |
Armond White |
02-14-2008 |
Reviews
The Michael Cieply Scenarionew
The New York Times reporter turned the Hollywood writers strike into a battle between good and evil. But was it true?
New York Press |
David Blum |
02-14-2008 |
Media
The Romney Cursenew
I think it's friggin' great that he doesn't swear.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
02-14-2008 |
Commentary
The New York Times is into Riot Grrlsnew
Rebecca Roulette has a band that sounds like a newspaper — and a thing for Jonathan Lethem
New York Press |
Maggie Serota |
02-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The New York Times
Finding Meaning in Romcom Fluffnew
Where The Hottie and the Nottie lingers on a mismatched relationship, Fool's Gold relies on the predictable twists of a remarriage comedy.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
02-07-2008 |
Reviews
Strike Up the Bandnew
Pretty, resonant and utterly approachable as a gentle comedy, The Band's Visit is conventionally low key.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
02-07-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Eran Kolirin, The Band's Visit
Arty Assassinsnew
In a wannabe Tarantino flick, Irish playwright Martin McDonagh’s killers talk like actors, not hitmen.
New York Press |
Armond White |
02-07-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: In Bruges, Martin McDonagh
The Dude of Lifenew
Tracking down a fabled Phish songwriter, Steve Pollak.
New York Press |
Becca Tucker |
02-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Steve Pollak
A Symphonic Sensiblitynew
Michael Christie has been instrumental in the Brooklyn Philharmonic’s ability to attract listeners that orchestras across the country are desperate to reach: Music fans who may have never before heard a symphony perform in a concert hall.
New York Press |
Amre Klimchak |
01-31-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Michael Christie
Fraternally Yoursnew
In the past year, The Felice Brothers have risen from the underground—literally, just a year ago they were busking on subway platforms—to become an established touring act with two albums out and a third due in March.
New York Press |
David Callicott |
01-31-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Felice Brothers
Chick Flick Goes Eastnew
If the gently amusing Lebanese romcom Caramel primarily intends to neutralize the mass media perception of its home country, then the deed is done.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
01-31-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Caramel, Nadine Labaki
Sundance Shufflenew
Everyone at the Sundance Film Festival this year agreed: It’s no easy task to tell a good story.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
01-31-2008 |
Movies
With or Without Younew
Don’t expect something profound, just unfettered fun during a U2 concert in 3-D.
New York Press |
Armond White |
01-31-2008 |
Reviews
