Tuesday, April 28 2009
Summer of Same: June 2009
This month's "original" fare offers a take on a Sid and Marty Krofft classic, more battling seizure robots, and the retaking of '70s subway thriller. Everything old is new again.
Wednesday, July 2 2008
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
Kit Kittredge is, as her movie and doll-line assert, An American Girl, and so she'll need to face up to her national history, embrace her responsibility, and learn a useful life lesson to boot.
Nim’s Island
The focus in Nim's Island is most earnestly on the relationship that develops between 11-year-old Nim and Alex (Jodie Foster) from San Francisco.
Thursday, February 14 2008
Definitely, Maybe
As much as she wants her dad's story to be a kind of hybrid surprise, Maya early on comprehends its conventionality.
Friday, July 27 2007
No Reservations (2007)
That No Reservations can't imagine an alternative life for Kate makes all the energetic food-loving seem a little sad -- more sublimation than revelation.
Thursday, July 26 2007
Zeta-Jones and Eckhart dish about ‘No Reservations’
"Though there are times," she laughs, "when I just ... can't ... help but steal that last chicken nugget off their plate."
Thursday, May 3 2007
Monkey Business (Part 3: July)
Finally, a month with only one remaining series contender. All wizard based Potter-y aside, this will be the most tenuous time for the business called show. After a strong start, the eccentric collection of entertainments here could make or break this potentially record shattering motion picture season.
