AltWeeklies Wire
'Golden Door': The Dream of Americanew
Simply different, and often memorably beautiful -- moviegoers who prefer narrative straightforwardness and clarity will likely be dissatisfied while fans of the visual arts may come away enthralled.
Tags: Emanuele Crialese, Golden Door
A Paean for Dan Patricknew
When Dan Patrick announced his retirement from sports giant ESPN on July 9, it signaled the end of the golden age of cable sports television.
Columbia Free Times |
Ron Aiken |
07-25-2007 |
TV
The Renaissance Girl of 'The Simpsons'new
Lisa Simpson is the heart and soul of the longest-running TV sitcom of all time, but she will likely play second saxophone again in The Simpsons Movie.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
07-25-2007 |
Movies
Doughnut Pass Go, Do'h Not Pass 'The Simpsons Movie'new
My keenest, dearest piece of advice: if you want to see it, see it cold, and leave at home the know-it-all who will spurt with laughter at even the gags he or she doesn't understand.
Chicago Newcity |
Ray Pride |
07-25-2007 |
Reviews
Digitizing Theater Adsnew
National CineMedia is the future of movie-theater advertising -- and probably the future of movie theaters, period.
D'oh! Simpsons Contest Prompts Fraud Allegationsnew
Springfield, Vt., won the right to premier the new Simpsons Movie, but other Springfields suspect foul play.
Seven Days |
Mike Ives |
07-23-2007 |
Movies
Catherine Zeta-Jones Talks About 'No Reservations'
Zeta-Jones is a renaissance actress whose seemingly effortless ability to embody characters comes with a highly skilled singing voice and stunning beauty that keeps audiences riveted.
Maui Time |
Cole Smithey |
07-21-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: No Reservations, Scott Hicks
'Mostly Martha' Remake Has the Right Ingredients
Rarely does an adaptation of an existing film add anything new to an original's rhythm or narrative melody -- but that's not the case with Scott Hicks' Americanized calibration of Mostly Martha.
Tags: No Reservations, Scott Hicks
What Lures Movie Producers to Texas?new
This past June, Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed the state's first incentive bill intended to lure more film and television productions into Texas.
San Antonio Current |
Kiko Martinez |
07-20-2007 |
Movies
D(igital)-Day for Broadcastnew
For those who can't afford a new set or a set-top box to convert the digital signal to analog, Feb. 17, 2009 may be the day they re-enter the Radio Age.
Arkansas Times |
David Koon |
07-19-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
'Chuck & Larry': Bosom Buddiesnew
An odd couple explores mainstream fears about gays.
New York Press |
Armond White |
07-19-2007 |
Reviews
'Zoo': Horse and Buggerynew
Filmmakers Robinson Devor and Charles Mudede talk about their disturbing, beautiful documentary about interspecies sex.
Montreal Mirror |
Matthew Hays |
07-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Robinson Devor, zoo
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
Tags: Adam Shankman, Hairspray
Danny Boyle Lets 'Sunshine' Innew
The director talks about the aspects of space travel and futurism in his latest film.
Chicago Newcity |
Ray Pride |
07-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Danny Boyle, Sunshine
'Mystery Science Theater' Guys Still At Itnew
They still have the greatest job ever: providing snarky commentary tracks for bottom-of-the-barrel movies.
Orlando Weekly |
John Thomason |
07-17-2007 |
Movies
