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David Fincher and Brad Pitt Have Teamed Up to Make a Classicnew
Based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button casts a spell for nearly three hours, and Fincher proves he is right at home in enchanting-fable territory.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
01-02-2009 |
Reviews
'Marley and Me' is a Surprisingly Entertaining and Realistic Dog Movienew
Marley and Me is one of 2008's best family films. It's going to spike the sales of white Labradors around the planet, and will earn a lot of dogs clemency after they chew couch pillows. It will also cause tears to be shed -- so be prepared.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
01-02-2009 |
Reviews
'The Reader' Falls Apart in Final Two Sequencesnew
It's still not a very good film, but it's a long way from the middlebrow pandering that was The Hours.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
01-02-2009 |
Reviews
Gift Guide: Oodles of Splendid DVD Ideasnew
The following is a list of DVD favorites from the last year -- choices that would make great presents for somebody just like me.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
12-11-2008 |
Movies
Tags: DVDs, gift guides
'Punisher: War Zone' is Sort of Awfulnew
The Punisher gets another shot at big-screen glory -- but the result is mediocrity.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
12-11-2008 |
Reviews
'Milk' is Compelling from Start to Finishnew
Gus Van Sant shows that not only can he put a story together; he can do it better than just about anyone working in film.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
12-11-2008 |
Reviews
Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman Can't Save 'Australia'new
We're watching a great director working outside of his normal area of expertise, and while the results are not disastrous, they're uncomfortable.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
'Let the Right One In': Blood in the Snownew
This Swedish vampire movie has a slow pace, but it amply rewards patient viewers.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
'Twilight': The Moping Undeadnew
While fans of the book will be pleased with Twilight, the film baffled our poor reviewer.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
11-28-2008 |
Reviews
'Synecdoche': Imperfect Copiesnew
Charlie Kaufman overreaches with his surreal story of a director making his life into an ever-evolving play.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
11-28-2008 |
Reviews
'Quantum of Solace': The Evolution of Bondnew
Campy gadgets are replaced with revenge and exciting action in Quantum of Solace.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
11-20-2008 |
Reviews
Heroically 'Happy-Go-Lucky'new
Mike Leigh's latest film, about an impossibly cheerful woman, will leave viewers intrigued.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
11-20-2008 |
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
'MST3K' Creator Joel Hodgson Has Resumed Making Fun of Bad Moviesnew
With the recent DVD release of Mystery Science Theater 3000: 20th Anniversary Edition came a reunion of sorts of Hodgson, who left the show as a host in 1993, and those who carried on the tradition after his departure.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
11-06-2008 |
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