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The Official History of Music Videonew

Music videos prove that despite the proliferation of polls and lists and award shows (namely, MTV's laughable VMAs), the official history of any art form must be a private one.
New York Press  |  Armond White  |  07-26-2007  |  Movies

'The Kill Point': Kill Zonenew

Dramatizing Iraq War vets at last.
New York Press  |  Jason Singer  |  07-26-2007  |  TV

'The Sugar Curtain': O, Pioneersnew

This documentary is incredible in its ability to avoid the many traps that so many more skilled filmmakers have fallen for; it's a sobering statement that gives voice to what was to be the first generation of a new world.
New York Press  |  Jerry Portwood  |  07-26-2007  |  Reviews

'No Reservations': Mostly a Misfirenew

Remake of German charmer drops the story's initial charm.
New York Press  |  Eric Kohn  |  07-26-2007  |  Reviews

'This is England': Little Britainnew

It's only a half-great film, which is to say that its best moments are more perceptive and powerful than any other movie this summer.
New York Press  |  Armond White  |  07-26-2007  |  Reviews

'Interview' Beats the Media Gamenew

Buscemi tackles dishonest journalism with disillusionment.
New York Press  |  Eric Kohn  |  07-19-2007  |  Reviews

'Time' After 'Time'new

Struggling to answer love's big questions with plastic surgery.
New York Press  |  Jerry Portwood  |  07-19-2007  |  Reviews

'Colma' is Singing the Bluesnew

Youth frustration gets a melodic makeover.
New York Press  |  Eric Kohn  |  07-19-2007  |  Reviews

'Chuck & Larry': Bosom Buddiesnew

An odd couple explores mainstream fears about gays.
New York Press  |  Armond White  |  07-19-2007  |  Reviews

Divine Discontent with 'Hairspray'new

The camp classic makeover isn't noxious like the Dreamgirls movie-musical, but it isn't nearly good enough.
New York Press  |  Armond White  |  07-19-2007  |  Reviews

Cable is Being Overtaken by 'Wives'new

In addition to USA's miniseries The Starter Wife, cable TV has seen the premiere of Lifetime's new dramatic series Army Wives, and the return of Footballers' Wives on BBC America for its final season.
New York Press  |  Mark Peikert  |  07-12-2007  |  TV

'My Best Friend': Buddy Upnew

A forced friendship that doesn't sweat the gay stuff.
New York Press  |  Armond White  |  07-12-2007  |  Reviews

Kasi Lemmons Finds Her Voicenew

Talking about a revolution.
New York Press  |  Jennifer Merin  |  07-12-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

'Talk to Me': Afro Stylin'new

Cruising along cinema's chitlin' circuit.
New York Press  |  Armond White  |  07-12-2007  |  Reviews

'Transformers': Much More Than Meets the Eyenew

A blockbuster that embodies all our childhood dreams of gory techie glory.
New York Press  |  Armond White  |  07-09-2007  |  Reviews

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