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PopMatters Picks: The Best TV, Film, and DVD of 2008 Feature

The Best Television Performers of 2008

by Michael Abernethy

[14.Jan.09] :. More than anything, though, I wish all those political pundits would take some time off, to rest and let their vocal cords recuperate. That truly would make for a happy new year.

PopMatters Picks: The Best TV, Film, and DVD of 2008

PopMatters Picks: The Best TV, Film, and DVD of 2008 Feature

Back to Basics - The 30 Best TV Shows of 2008

by PopMatters Staff

[12.Jan.09] :. The Year in TV was a lot like the US economy: struggling until summer and then tanking under the hope of a 2009 comeback. Still, our staff found 30 solid reasons to be cheerful come entertainment investment time.

PopMatters Picks: The Best TV, Film, and DVD of 2008

TV DVD Review

Pushing Daisies: The Complete First Season

by Andrew Gilstrap

[26.Sep.08] :. This show piles quirk on top of quirk on top of quirk with no shame whatsoever, and pretty much gets away with it.

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PopMatters Picks: The Best TV, Film, and DVD of 2007 Feature

High Redefinition: The 30 Best TV Shows of 2007

by PopMatters Staff

[18.Jan.08] :. In memoriam of a TV season cut down before its prime time, PopMatters staff celebrates the Top 30 TV Shows of 2007. Some are old favorites. Others have barely made their impression felt. But at a time when all broadcast fortunes are up in the air, they definitely deserve the recognition.

PopMatters Picks: The Best TV, Film, and DVD of 2007

Film Review

The Brothers Solomon

by Tricia Olszewski

[7.Sep.07] :. The jumble of styles would be a momentum-killer even if the jokes did work, but an overwhelming number don't.

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Monkey Business (Part 4: August)

by Bill Gibron

[4.May.07] :. In past years, Hollywood purposely counter programmed these renowned Cineplex dog days, trying to offset the perception that cinematic scraps were all the studios had to offer. From the look of this lame list, it's apparently back to the filmic fridge for some patently warmed over offerings.

The Nine: Series Premiere

by Lesley Smith

[11.Oct.06] :. It is less an indictment of American social breakdowns than pabulum for suburban narcissists.

Roll Bounce (2005)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[6.Jan.06] :. 'Teenage boys alone in Chicago for the summer spells trouble, especially with a lot of pretty extras around,' says Malcolm Lee.

Killer Instinct

by Todd R. Ramlow

[29.Sep.05] :. Despite its frequent reveling in eroticized violence against women, Killer Instinct demonstrates some awareness of the problem.

Roll Bounce (2005)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[23.Sep.05] :. While Roll Bounce means to be feel-good, its formulaic route to that end is often tedious.

I, Robot (2004)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[13.Dec.04] :. 'It's harder and harder to make straight-ahead sci-fi and straight-ahead comic book movies,' says Akiva Goldsman.

The Terminal (2004)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[6.Dec.04] :. The saga of Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks) is an apt reflection of what might be termed a global fear.

I, Robot (2004)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[15.Jul.04] :. These green-screen jamborees are utterly summer-blockbustery (or maybe just Will-Smithy), but they also tend to substitute for ideas.

The Terminal (2004)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[17.Jun.04] :. Viktor is pronounced 'unacceptable', a man without nation, identity, or status.

Narc (2002)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[23.Jun.03] :. Both Henry and Nick are addicted, in different ways, to the job, the adrenalin it churns up.

Paid in Full (2002)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[7.Apr.03] :. It's not a standard issue dealer movie, featuring strong performances, a shrewd narrative structure, and subtle, smart resistance to stereotypes.

Cradle 2 the Grave (2003)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[28.Feb.03] :. Deemed 'The Next Tom Cruise' by 'GQ' magazine, the prolific, asthmatic, and charismatic Dark Man X continues to power his way into the movies.

Narc (2002)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[9.Jan.03] :. Both Henry and Nick are addicted, in different ways, to the job, the adrenalin it churns up.

Paid in Full (2002)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[24.Oct.02] :. As familiar as this story sounds (and is), Ace is hardly your usual somebody.

Undercover Brother (2002)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[31.May.02] :. Peppered with Chappellian hilarities (and the man can riff), it is more like Austin Powers than a hard-hitting satire, minus Mike Meyers' mania, plus Lee's deft direction and Griffin's own brand of energy.

Boston Public

by Jessica Harbour

Boston Public is, in short, a view of high school that dovetails with conservatives' worst fears: here, teachers can't teach because the students are too horny and violent to learn.

Gone in 60 Seconds (2000)

by Cynthia Fuchs

Contrary to its titular promise of speed speed speed, this latest Jerry Bruckheimer actioner takes pretty much forever to get to its wholly predictable and humdrum finale. Gone in 60 Seconds...

Disney’s The Kid (2000)

by Cynthia Fuchs

Bruce Willis has a good eye for little boy screen partners. Where last year’s The Sixth Sense granted the erstwhile action star precious quality screentime with the eerily talented Haley...