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Robert Redford's Well-Meaning Movienew
This earnest film poses the questions that ought to be posed in this, the sixth year of the American occupation of Afghanistan -- about the responsibilities of leaders, educators, journalists, soldiers, and citizens. But this is canned theater of ideas, and the tin has made the mind grow rusty.
San Antonio Current |
Steven G. Kellman |
11-07-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Lions for Lambs, Robert Redford
'Disappearances' Sets the Western Back Eastnew
What if this Western took place in New England, where culture and tradition were firmly rooted, where characters were aware of the consequences of their actions, but were forced to pursue a dark path partly driven by human desire and folly, partly driven by fate?
Charleston City Paper |
John Stoehr |
11-07-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: disappearances, Jay Craven
Sidney Lumet's 'Devil' is in the Detailsnew
The film is strong enough, but its small-time nature doesn't make it particularly memorable. The real strengths lie in the top-shelf cast and in Kelly Masterson's script, which is terrifically intricate, allowing the characters their very human faults.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
11-07-2007 |
Reviews
Thug Love?new
American Gangster both condemns and lionizes drug kingpin Frank Lucas.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Cindy Fuchs |
11-06-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: American Gangster, Ridley Scott
'Martian Child': Real, Earnest and Phonynew
Now, I'm the first person to champion the cause of nonconformity, but Martian Child does something very dangerous with its weirdness: It commodifies it.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O’Leary |
11-06-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Martian Child, Menno Meyjes
'Martian Child' Bonds with Sci-fi Lovenew
Based on a semi-autobiographical novel by science-fiction writer David Gerrold, Martian Child is a perfectly apt exploration of love and family in the early 21st century.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Maryann Johanson |
11-06-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Martian Child, Menno Meyjes
'Body of War' is Agitprop and Proud of Itnew
But it's so up-close-and-personal that it winds up transcending its political mission.
'American Gangster' Wastes Two Brilliant Actorsnew
Director Ridley Scott keeps everything dark and moody, the better to court Oscar's favor. But this is no Godfather or The Departed; it's too inert.
Tags: American Gangster, Ridley Scott
Everybody Will Love This Doc on a Little-Seen Bandnew
An entertaining and informative overview of one of Baltimore's more beguiling musical treasures.
Baltimore City Paper |
Bret McCabe |
11-06-2007 |
Reviews
Josh Slates Remembers Another Reason To Hate the 80snew
89 Gator Mine explores the politics of nuclear war and personal loss through the ruminations and interactions of a girl named Rhett, played by fire-engine redhead Nicolette le Faye.
Baltimore City Paper |
Molly O'Donnell |
11-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: 89 Gator Mine, Josh Slates
Jilted Jillnew
Tyler Perry's new flick shows a different side of soul singer Jill Scott.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Craig D. Lindsey |
11-05-2007 |
Reviews
'30 Rock' Fills the Gap Left By 'Arrested Development'new
Tina Fey's 30 Rock has gladly filled the huge, gaping void that too-brilliant-to-last show left behind.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Craig D. Lindsey |
11-05-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
Great Scottnew
Ridley's latest is rote and derivative -- and one of his best films in years.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Sean Burns |
11-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: American Gangster, Ridley Scott
A Man's Castle is His Cavenew
DIY Network's Man Caves encourages men not only to have their own tricked-out rooms, but to acquire them in the manliest way possible -- by building with their own two hands.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Alli Katz |
11-05-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
Director Bryan Friedman on 'The Bodybuilder and I'new
Friedman's estranged dad, Bill, is a middle-aged bodybuilder who gave up a mansion and partnership in a law firm in order to pose in a bikini.
NOW Magazine |
Glenn Sumi |
11-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
