AltWeeklies Wire
Poison Pennew
Adaptation ponders the words that wound.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
12-06-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Atonement, Joe Wright
God is Deadnew
Just kidding. He's fine. But in a predictably spineless move, all direct references to religion have been dropped from The Golden Compass.
The Portland Mercury |
Allison Hallett |
12-06-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Chris Weitz, The Golden Compass
A Means to an Endnew
Eulogizing Joy Division front-man Ian Curtis.
Sacramento News & Review |
Jonathan Kiefer |
12-06-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Control, Anton Corbijn
Lots of Heartnew
Don't listen to all the cranky critics; Awake is actually decent.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
12-06-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Awake, Joby Harold
Fog of Warnew
Although Bill O'Reilly hates it, Redacted is just not very good.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
12-06-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Brian De Palma, Redacted
Consumption Orgynew
The Rev. Billy wants you to say no to overconsumption this holiday season.
Tucson Weekly |
Irene Messina |
12-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Atonement': Error-Borne Illnessnew
Vanessa Redgrave's appearance reawakens the film, both because of the actress' exquisite ability with subtle emotion and a plot turn that reframes much of what you've just watched. For both the character and the filmmakers, atonement is achieved.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
12-06-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Atonement, Joe Wright
'The Golden Compass' is All Over the Mapnew
The film exemplifies what Joe Bob Briggs called "the plot getting in the way of the story."
Metro Silicon Valley |
Richard von Busack |
12-06-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Chris Weitz, The Golden Compass
'Atonement' is More Than a Mere Novel-tynew
The film is true enough to McEwan's story and is made solidly enough to stand on its own merits, but lacks the book's brilliant meta-story.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
12-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Atonement, Joe Wright
Angels Can’t Save PBS’s Tony Kushner Docnew
Wrestling With Angels is a good cross-section of all the elements that comprise the life of playwright Tony Kushner, but the juxtaposition of these elements sometimes seems capricious.
San Antonio Current |
William Razavi |
12-05-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV, Wrestling With Angels
Only a Director's Mother Could Love 'Mama's Boy'new
It's easy to imagine that screenwriter Hank Nelken conceived Mama's Boy while reading a magazine article reporting on the full-nest syndrome -- the increasing tendency for grownup children to continue residing with their parents. It is too depressing to contemplate the possibility that anyone had artistic ambitions for this irksome fluff.
San Antonio Current |
Steven G. Kellman |
12-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Mama's Boy, Tim Hamilton
What Does 'The Golden Compass' Have Those Other Fantasy Flicks Didn't?new
To put it briefly, Nicole Kidman, polar bears and a boycott from the Catholic League.
Willamette Week |
Ben Waterhouse |
12-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Chris Weitz, The Golden Compass
Tone Deafnew
Joe Wright doesn't have a clue how to film Ian Mcewan's novel, Atonement.
Willamette Week |
Aaron Mesh |
12-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Atonement, Joe Wright
No Exitnew
No Country for Old Men is a showcase of brilliant, minimalist acting, a visual masterpiece and an uncomfortable philosophical challenge.
The Icy Beauty of 'Atonement'new
There's much to admire in the glassy expanses of this film, yet much that's puzzling as well.
Chicago Newcity |
Ray Pride |
12-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Atonement, Joe Wright
