Friday, November 9 2007

Night on Earth

By Emma Simmonds

Night on Earth consists of a pleasingly varied collection of tales yet each is infused with the director’s own brand of subtle affection, offbeat musings and wit.

Thursday, October 11 2007

Part 4 - Feasts from the Fringe

By PopMatters Staff

Cable created supply where there was little or no demand. Out of the myriad of subject specific programming, a few gemstones managed to shine.

Tuesday, January 30 2007

Sherrybaby (2006)

By Bruce Dancis

Maggie Gyllenhaal lays it on the line in Sherrybaby.

Wednesday, January 25 2006

South Beach

By Mary Colgan

Despite the seeming scandal and sensationalism, the series is bland and unmemorable.

Friday, January 13 2006

Last Holiday (2006)

By Cynthia Fuchs

As she gains increased clout (maybe her new Hollywood star counts for something), perhaps the Queen can angle for work that's challenging and rewarding for all her subject.

Sunday, January 1 1995

Last Holiday (2006)

By Cynthia Fuchs

'So much of the movie,' says director Wayne Wang of his Last Holiday, 'is about giving up your fears and trying to live your life.'

Piñero (2001)

By Cynthia Fuchs

The first scene in Leon Ichaso's biographical film, 'Piñero', sets up a complex series of relationships between the artist and his demons -- or more pointedly, between the artist and the various audiences he sought to influence and astonish.

Do the Right Thing (1989/2001)

By Jonathan Beebe