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Publisher Says 'Passion' Resurrects Libels Against Jewsnew
Jews historically have been most vulnerable to Christians' acts of "revenge" during the Holy Week before Easter, when passion plays were staged. Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion of the Christ," follows in that tradition. Its anti-Semitic agenda could stir up hatred and divisiveness.
Boulder Weekly |
Stewart Sallo |
08-07-2004 |
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Jim Carey Shares the Witty, Wild and Wackynew
Thank goodness for Jack Black. No longer must Jim Carrey squirm and wiggle around as the antic king of funny movies. Now that JB and his eyeballs can careen the silver screen single-handedly, Carrey is free to do his shtick as a really good, dramatic, emotive actor.
Boise Weekly |
Jennifer Gelband |
08-07-2004 |
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Tarantino Finds Resolution for His Bloody Mamanew
Beyond gore and self-gratification, Tarantino here gives context to Vol. 1's excesses and even makes reference to "The Searchers."
Boston Phoenix |
Peter Keough |
08-07-2004 |
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Filmmaker Lone Scherfig Transcends Naturalismnew
Danish filmmaker Lone Scherfig bests the storytelling qualities of her sweet-natured, romantic comedy Italian for Beginners with her first English-language film, the engrossing, comic drama "Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself."
Cincinnati CityBeat |
Steve Ramos |
08-07-2004 |
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Urban Portrait Transcends Space and Timenew
The loveliest film of this young century is also one of the loneliest, a present-day urban portrait steeped in images of near ancient architecture and eternal nature.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Johnny Ray Huston |
08-07-2004 |
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Less Sugar, More Spicenew
It’s as if Waters assembled a bunch of performerswho were born to be thorns in the flesh of the status quo and instructed them to remain calm at all times.
Monstrous Monster Movie Deserves an Angry Mobnew
"Van Helsing" isn't a movie. It's an assault on the senses and an insult to the intelligence of any viewer.
Illinois Times |
Chuck Koplinski |
08-07-2004 |
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"Troy" Suffers From Achilles' Heelnew
The heavy machinery of spectacle and actual plot move their impressive bulk around without too many gears squeaking. Three hours pass like two.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Dennis Harvey |
08-07-2004 |
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"13 Going On 30" Rips Off "Big" Minus the Charmnew
The filmmakers seem to be suggesting that 1987 is the new last bastion of innocence for the current moviegoing generation. Don't expect 13 Going on 30's retro vibes to kick-start a Rick Springfield revival.
Syracuse New Times |
Bill DeLapp |
08-07-2004 |
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Hong Kong Comedy Will Resonate With U.S. Audiencesnew
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a special effects-filled slapstick comedy offering big, cheesy fun for anyone willing to bask in its zippy spirit. Shaolin Soccer is goofy, wildly imaginative and oddly endearing.
There's a Spot for this Village in The Twilight Zonenew
Shyamalan has played the same hand one time too many: he coasts into this village that is wracked by the wages of fear, manipulation, and forestry.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
08-06-2004 |
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Tags: M. Night Shyamalan, The Village
The Samurai as Family Mannew
A near masterpiece, this atypical samurai movie is more an epic of the heart than the battlefield.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
08-06-2004 |
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Tags: Twilight Samurai, Yoji Yomada
Flying in on a Wing and a Prayernew
A desperate young woman from Colombia, who hopes to better her life, becomes a drug mule for the syndicate, transporting heroin to the States.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
08-06-2004 |
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Palm Readersnew
This is what happens when the "don't ask, don't tell" policy fails young lovers.
Austin Chronicle |
Kimberley Jones |
08-06-2004 |
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Tags: Little Black Book, Nick Hurran
Dead Man Walkingnew
Clive Owen stars as the sad, taciturn anchor of this modern film noir by Croupier's Mike Hodges.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
08-06-2004 |
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