AltWeeklies Wire
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 |
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'Slumdog Millionaire': Game Show Masalanew
The potential for a treacly Good Will Hunting of the Mumbai ghetto abounds, but Danny Boyle and screenwriter Simon Beaufoy think more in terms of a minor-scale Dickensian epic.
L.A. Weekly |
Scott Foundas |
11-14-2008 |
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'A Christmas Tale' is Ecstatically Bitchynew
Arnaud Desplechin comes home for the horror days.
L.A. Weekly |
Ella Taylor |
11-14-2008 |
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First Shot: 'Quantum of Solace'new
Maintaining an emotional investment in the James Bond series is like being a Mets fan: No matter what sort of a renaissance your side might be enjoying, you know they're just moments away from disgracing themselves.
Orlando Weekly |
Steve Schneider |
11-14-2008 |
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Charlie Kaufman Takes on Life Itselfnew
It's tempting to get entangled in the little details sparkling throughout Charlie Kaufman's directorial debut, Synecdoche, New York.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Alan Cho |
11-13-2008 |
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'Quantum of Solace' is Determined to Strike its Own Pathnew
Anyone hoping Daniel Craig's delivery of the iconic "Bond, James Bond" introduction at the end of Casino Royale signaled the return of the classic Bond, think again.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Peter Hemminger |
11-13-2008 |
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'We Are Wizards' Shows Harry Potter Fans Waving Their Wandsnew
Potter fans find varying degrees of success -- and lawsuits -- thanks to J.K. Rowling's creation.
New York Press |
Mark Peikert |
11-13-2008 |
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'Quantum' Offers the In-Process Restructuring of a Pop Mythnew
Reworking the Bond imagery keeps the franchise going, but it must be meaningful. Recent action pictures like Xavier Gens' Hitman have already stolen the series' chic, just as the Indiana Jones films have usurped its fun. Daniel Craig takes Bond beyond fun.
New York Press |
Armond White |
11-13-2008 |
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'Quantum of Solace' Gives Us a Neurotic Bondnew
One can adore Bond lore while also recognizing the need to conjure a new paradigm.
'Slumdog' Gives Guilty Liberals Absolution Through Game-Show Gimmickrynew
There hasn't been a social drama this decadently over-hyped since City of God. Boyle plays the same game of pandering to liberal sensibilities while entertaining safe, middle-class distance.
New York Press |
Armond White |
11-13-2008 |
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'Quantum of Solace' and 'My Name Is Bruce': Staid in Characternew
Bond's latest and Bruce Campbell's self-satire prove it's hard to escape old personas.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
11-13-2008 |
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Charlie Kaufman Strains His Brain in 'Synecdoche'new
For his directorial debut, Kaufman shoots the moon, facing themes of loneliness, illness, failure and mortality as if he'll never make another film again. If Synecdoche is about making life count, Kaufman practices what he preaches.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
11-12-2008 |
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Damien Harris Examines Stolen Innocence in 'Gardens of the Night'
Writer/director Damian Harris spent ten years researching this delicately handled study of two children's life-trajectory through prostitution after being kidnapped by a couple of molesters/pimps.
City Pulse |
Cole Smithey |
11-12-2008 |
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'Quantum of Solace': Don't Bet On This 'Casino Royale' Follow-Upnew
There's no point in calling Quantum of Solace the worst James Bond film yet. It isn't. The franchise has had some serious flops throughout the years, and Daniel Craig's second outing as 007 is better than those. But it doesn't live up to the promise of its predecessor.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
11-12-2008 |
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Tween Swedish Vampires Have Tiny Fangs & Big Feelings in 'Let the Right One In'new
Don't be fooled by the film's gruesome premise. While there is a bloodlust, Let the Right One In is a story of love and finding oneself that evokes About a Boy as frequently as it does Anne Rice.
Willamette Week |
Ap Kryza |
11-12-2008 |
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