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Something Borrowed, Something Blew
Initially idealist politicians often turn corrupt -- it's probably safe to say that for many people in 2006, that idea is pretty much a given.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
09-22-2006 |
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A Deliriously Disreputable Misfirenew
The movie is one-third conventional Ellroy adaptation(à la L.A. Confidential), one-third De Palma personal cinema freak-out, and one-third film-noir cliché.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
09-22-2006 |
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Tags: Brian De Palma, The Black Dahlia
Exorbitant Hyperbolenew
But it's True: Science of Sleep Is Really That Good
The Portland Mercury |
Erik Henriksen |
09-21-2006 |
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Every King a Mannew
Compared with the liberties the early film took with the novel, Zaillian shows an almost painful level of respect for the book, but loses its soul somewhere on the campaign trail.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
09-21-2006 |
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Odd Couplenew
A tale of two friends on divergent paths -- with beautiful scenery.
New York Press |
Armond White |
09-21-2006 |
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Tags: Kelly Reichardt, Old Joy
A Film That Fumblesnew
This hokey football flick fails, but The Rock shows he can actually act.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
09-20-2006 |
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Tags: Gridiron Gang, Phil Joanou
Selfish Simplicitynew
Half Nelson is a heartbreaking, heavy and philosophical movie.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-20-2006 |
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Tags: Half Nelson, Ryan Fleck
Populist Mechanicsnew
The second screen adaptation of this all-American mega-fiction drowns in ponderous metaphors.
The Village Voice |
Michael Atkinson |
09-20-2006 |
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Playtimenew
Sweet, crazy, and tinged with sadness, The Science of Sleep is a wondrous concoction.
The Village Voice |
J. Hoberman |
09-20-2006 |
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Numbers Game
The Guardian hits its formulaic marks -- just not efficiently enough.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
09-19-2006 |
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Tags: Andrew Davis, The Guardian
Kiss Off
Dorky dude takes hot chick for granted in this formulaic remake.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
09-18-2006 |
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Tags: The Last Kiss, Tony Goldwyn
The Bleak Dahlia
Besides its few good performances, the best thing about The Black Dahlia is its lushness.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
09-18-2006 |
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To Aaron Is Human ...
Conversations' split screen becomes something to love.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
09-18-2006 |
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Good Grief
Foulkrod's one-sided doc is nonetheless uniformly worthy.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
09-18-2006 |
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