AltWeeklies Wire
Ghosts is a Powerful and Realistic Look at Illegal Chinese Immigrantsnew
Made before his terrific 2007 Iraq War docudrama, Battle for Haditha, but only released here now, Ghosts (2006) isn't quite that film's equal. But it's still powerful and realistic.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Dennis Harvey |
11-19-2008 |
Reviews
'Milk': The Politics Behind the Picturenew
The new Harvey Milk movie, which opens later this month, begins as a love story, but after that, the movie gets political -- in fact, by Hollywood standards, it's remarkably political. The movie raises a lot of issues that are alive and part of San Francisco politics today.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones and Tim Redmond |
11-19-2008 |
Movies
Gus Van Sant Gives Harvey Milk His Close-Upnew
Van Sant's first brush with Milk came in 1978 while he was driving across the country and heard on the radio that the supervisor was shot. Though he later saw the 1984 documentary The Times of Harvey Milk, it never occurred to him to make a film about the politician.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Kimberly Chun |
11-19-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Slumdog Millionaire' is a Wealth of Richesnew
Along with its depictions of horrendous poverty, underage prostitution, child abuse and savage dehumanization of the developing world, it's also a terrific, feel-good film, an audience pleaser that offers a smidgen of hope in a world that's rapidly spiraling down the bowl.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
11-19-2008 |
Reviews
Talking 'A Christmas Tale' with Arnaud Desplechinnew
A Christmas Tale is the "home for the holidays" primal scene as primal scream: from the first moments, as we're introduced to the characters, we realize they can be chilly and abrupt, capable of pettiness and outright cruelty. And that's just the set-up.
Chicago Newcity |
Ray Pride |
11-19-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The James Bond Primer: Babes, Cars, Gadgets and Morenew
Feel the need to bone up on your Bond history before catching Quantum of Solace, the 22nd film in the official 007 series? Here's all you need to know about the last 46 years' worth of cinematic superspies.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
11-18-2008 |
Movies
For Kid Actors, Quirky is Coolnew
As one of Vancouver's emerging teen character actors, Montana Hunter is happy to be cast as a "geeky nerd" in a tough business that has led to rocky roads for such former child stars as Tatum O'Neal and Drew Barrymore.
The Georgia Straight |
Pieta Woolley |
11-18-2008 |
Movies
'Dostana' Harks Back to Traditionnew
Dostana has been hyped as the first Bollywood film with openly gay characters and as a step forward in terms of positive representation. Don't believe the hype.
The Georgia Straight |
Itrath Syed |
11-18-2008 |
Reviews
New Documentary 'Global Metal' Moshes with the Universality of Heavy Metalnew
"It was my experience in high school that all the metalheads were pretty nice guys," says Scot McFadyen. He thinks for most metal fans a genuine awareness, respect and compassion for people "overrides wanting to appear badass."
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Staff |
11-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
How Could Anyone Think 'Gossip Girl' is Good TV?new
It might make sense if a bunch of rich high school kids had exciting adventures and did really cool things, but on Gossip Girl rich high schoolers are just as boring and pathetic as regular high schoolers. That's probably true in real life, but that's not why we watch TV.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Daniel McQuade |
11-17-2008 |
TV
'JCVD' is Van Damme Goodnew
Jean-Claude Van Damme's latest movie hits like a helicopter kick to the head. Who knew the Muscles from Brussels could act, especially when he's required to stretch more than just his inseam?
NOW Magazine |
Barrett Hooper |
11-17-2008 |
Reviews
More Lead than Gold, 'Quantum of Solace' Gets the Fingernew
Daniel Craig's second outing as Bond is as frustrating, sloppy and brusque as its predecessor was engaging, sleek and unhurried.
Dallas Observer |
Robert Wilonsky |
11-17-2008 |
Reviews
'Madagascar 2': Not Enough Penguinsnew
Sequelitis rears its ugly head in the lame, improbable animation.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
11-14-2008 |
Reviews
There's a Distinct Lack of Laughter in 'Soul Men'new
In Soul Men, Samuel L. Jackson and the late Bernie Mac are great; too bad the movie around them stinks.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
11-14-2008 |
Reviews
'Being Lincoln' Explores Subculture Where Everyone is Abe Lincolnnew
In his lighthearted documentary, Elvis Wilson delves into a nationwide subculture of men who dress, re-create and comport themselves at public appearances as Lincoln.
Nashville Scene |
Jim Ridley |
11-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
