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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  |  Reviews

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  |  Reviews

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  |  Reviews

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  |  Reviews

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  |  Reviews

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.
OC Weekly  |  Ella Taylor  |  08-07-2004  |  Reviews

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  |  Reviews

"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  |  Reviews

"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  |  Reviews

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.
NUVO  |  Ed Johnson-Ott  |  08-07-2004  |  Reviews

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  |  Reviews

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  |  Reviews

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  |  Reviews

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  |  Reviews

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  |  Reviews

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