Monday, April 27 2009
Summer of Same: May 2009
May's titles include the fourth films in two aging franchises, more Pixar perfection, and the reboot of a TV series from 40 years ago. And they say there are no new ideas.
Thursday, April 24 2008
Resurrecting the Champ
An interesting tale about the intent of lying and the strengths of good old-fashioned work.
Friday, August 24 2007
Josh Hartnett sees reporters from the other side of the story
"I would love to play a rock star," he said. "If somebody said it was time to make The Iggy Pop Story, I'd be there."
Resurrecting the Champ
Maybe Erik just is so dim that he doesn't understand what's at stake in his storytelling, the way it reflects and repeats a history of storytelling.
Oceans Thirteen (2007)
Every time George Clooney or Bernie Mac admits to the lameness of Number Two, the third film in the franchise can't help but promise improvement.
Wednesday, May 2 2007
Monkey Business (Part 2: June)
Apparently, as the sun's strongest rays finally settle over the movie going public, sequels are the remedy to cool down an overheated demographic. This month alone holds five examples of such redux refreshment. The rest of the choices are a variety pack of genres, ideas and possibilities.
Friday, January 14 2005
In Good Company (2004)
In Good Company pushes Carter and Dan up against one another, so that they can work through their mutual anxieties, resentments, and jealousies.
Monday, December 8 2003
Line of Fire
Line of Fire trots out an entire season's worth of supporting cast in its initial 60 minutes, each with his or her own thumbnail typology.
Thursday, June 19 2003
Alex & Emma (2003)
It is Alex's fantasy into which the film and Emma's seeming interests devolve.
