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Activist Meets Hedonist in Romantic Wartime Dramanew
Despite some carnage, this isn't really a war film. It's a John Duigan film -- a brilliantly conceived and delivered extension of the obsessions that have driven one of our finest directors to create excellent cinema for years.
East Bay Express |
Gregory Weinkauf |
09-28-2004 |
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Tags: Head in the Clouds, John Duigan
Indecent Disposalnew
It's unfortunate that, even with its long-awaited nude scene by actress Neve Campbell, this film is one of director James Toback's absolute worst efforts.
Dallas Observer |
Luke Y. Thompson |
09-27-2004 |
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Already Forgottennew
For a few minutes, The Forgotten acts as though it wants to be taken seriously, suggesting that it could have been a moving meditation on grief and longing and the devastating power of remembrance.
Cleveland Scene |
Robert Wilonsky |
09-27-2004 |
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Korean Anti-War Film Is Epic in Scopenew
The most costly and the most popular film in South Korean history is also one of the most gripping and epic war films ever made.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
09-24-2004 |
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Zombieliciousnew
This "romantic comedy ... with zombies" has a note-perfect mix of humor, horror, love, and death — ingredients that have already made it a runaway success in the UK.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
09-24-2004 |
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Tags: Edgar Wright, Shaun of the Dead
Honey, I Forgot the Kidsnew
Julianne Moore is out of her mind with grief – or is she just out of her mind?
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
09-24-2004 |
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Tags: Joseph Ruben, The Forgotten
Lars von Trier Re-Animates "The Perfect Human"new
This sublime documentary recounts a bizarre battle of creative wits between Danish film director Jørgen Leth and the notorious Lars von Trier.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
09-24-2004 |
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Wade in the Distinctly Waters' Trashnew
John Waters, America's king of trash, is back with this tale of sex addiction, fetishes, and mad, bad, lascivious squirrel sexin’.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
09-24-2004 |
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Tags: John Waters, A Dirty Shame
Vaya Con Diosnew
What if Californians awoke one day to discover that all the Mexicans in the state had mysteriously vanished overnight?
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
09-24-2004 |
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Cary On
Touch of Pink creates a realistic Cary Grant, but no realistic human comedy
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
09-24-2004 |
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Tags: Ian Iqbal Rashid, Touch of Pink
Incorporating Understandingnew
To the degree to which this documentary sticks to its initial subject, The Corporation is an amazing work -- abundantly informative, visually arresting, and endlessly thought-provoking.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
09-24-2004 |
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Wireless Fu
The Twilight Samurai is less clashing swords than romantic parlor drama.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
09-24-2004 |
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Tags: Twilight Samurai, Yoji Yomada
After the Fire
Ladder 49 effectively balances humanizing and lionizing its firefighter heroes.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
09-24-2004 |
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Tags: Jay Russell, Ladder 49
Vet Management
Going Upriver succeeds at making John Kerry look presidential ... 30 years ago.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
09-24-2004 |
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Dancing to the Brink of Warnew
Actor and author Stephen Fry turns director for this colorful group snapshot of monied revelers in 1930s London.
Austin Chronicle |
Kiimberley Jones |
09-24-2004 |
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Tags: Bright Young Things, Stephen Fry
