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'Wired Science' Wowsnew
Chris Hardwick of Singled Out fame is not a scientist, a journalist or even legitimately nerdy, which is why he's such an odd choice for host of PBS' new newsmagazine-style show from the folks at Wired magazine.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Alli Katz |
10-22-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
Jake Gyllenhaal: Luckiest Kid in Showbiznew
This mousy medium-talent keeps inexplicably landing plum roles in one high-profile picture after another, always adequate but never exceptional. About halfway through Rendition, I decided that maybe I've been wrong about Jake all along -- maybe he really is terrible.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Sean Burns |
10-22-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Gavin Hood, rendition
'My Kid Could Paint That' a Fussnew
Filmmaker Amir Bar-Lev thought it would be a good opportunity to make some observations about the place of art in consumer culture as he captured the increasing media scrutiny of a 4-year-old's paintings.
The Georgia Straight |
Ken Eisner |
10-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
William Hurt on 'Into the Wild'new
Hurt had a choice. He could meet with the man he was playing in the film Into the Wild or he could stick with the script.
The Georgia Straight |
Ian Caddell |
10-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Into the Wild, Sean Penn
Director Susanne Bier on Shooting in Vancouvernew
In her latest film, Things We Lost in the Fire, Bier's concern for realism underscores everything, from her attention to location and clothing as a way of conveying authenticity to the use of handheld cameras and extreme close-ups.
The Georgia Straight |
Craig Takeuchi |
10-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Joe Swanberg, the Starving Auteurnew
The New York Times may be hyping his movies, but "mumblecore" filmmaker is still struggling to pay the bills.
Chicago Reader |
Ed M. Koziarski |
10-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Night' Ensemble Shinesnew
Phoenix and Wahlberg deserve Oscars for brotherly love performances.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
10-19-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: James Gray, We Own the Night
Hard Assnew
A Donkey Kong documentary is one of the most entertaining movies of the year.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
10-19-2007 |
Reviews
SUVs and Other Junk: Benicio Del Toro Works Alone
Same old story: foreign director (in this case Danish filmmaker Susanne Bier) makes an American debut movie that goes flop with a resounding clamor.
'Road' to Hellnew
Terry George's latest comes with plenty of reservations.
L.A. Weekly |
Scott Foundas |
10-19-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Reservation Road, Terry George
Ordinary 'Rendition'new
It's not torture, but this latest Mideast thriller is as conventional as they come.
L.A. Weekly |
Ella Taylor |
10-19-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Gavin Hood, rendition
Screenwriter Kelley Sane on Torture and 'Rendition'new
Sane's screenplay has several intersecting subplots, all of which arc beautifully over less than two hours.
Montreal Mirror |
Matthew Hays |
10-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Gavin Hood, rendition
'Gone Baby Gone': Kenzie's Choicenew
Ben Affleck's directorial debut leaves nothing but grave moral doubts -- to its credit.
Nashville Scene |
Jim Ridley |
10-19-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Ben Affleck, Gone Baby Gone
'Gone Baby Gone': Right and Wrongnew
Some of the music in the film is a bit on the maudlin side -- and that's the only bad thing I have to say about it.
Tags: Ben Affleck, Gone Baby Gone
Anton Corbijn on His Gorgeously Bleak New Filmnew
Control recreates the brief and intense life of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.
Montreal Mirror |
Mark Slutsky |
10-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Control, Anton Corbijn
