Friday, February 27 2009
An American Affair
Before An American Affair is over, you can be sure that Adam will learn a very familiar life lesson.
Thursday, December 14 2006
Thank You for Smoking (2005)
Naylor doesn't need a "human" face; we love him the minute he offers us a light.
Friday, May 26 2006
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
It's a superhero movie, so all these choices involve massive destruction -- buildings disintegrating, fireballs flying, bodies detonating.
Friday, March 17 2006
Thank You for Smoking (2005)
The ironies of Thank You for Smoking are not subtle.
Friday, February 24 2006
Running Scared (2006)
Paul Walker's excellent tough-guy adventure begins with the proverbial bang.
Friday, November 5 2004
Birth (2004)
Catching her breath as if she's been hit, Mrs. Conte's (Cara Seymour) visceral reaction, amid the film's overwhelmingly somber, ethereal weirdness, is finally believable.
Thursday, April 29 2004
Godsend (2004)
Jessie is slow to react to all this weirdness, feeling understandably protective of her child and unfathomable trust in Richard.
