Friday, January 8 2010

‘Return to Cranford’ welcomes Judi Dench and a highly capable cast

By Susan King

Friday, July 13 2007

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

By Bill Gibron

While one might question the viability of the franchise once Rowling releases the last Potter tome... Order of the Phoenix finds the series settling in quite nicely

Thursday, July 12 2007

Rupert Grint is different from his ‘Harry Potter’ character

By Robert W. Butler

Wednesday, July 11 2007

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

By Cynthia Fuchs

Order of the Phoenix, for all its shortcomings, does make clear the sense of loss and struggle that comes with maturity.

Daniel Radcliffe talks ‘Harry Potter’

By Terry Lawson

Thursday, May 3 2007

Monkey Business (Part 3: July)

By Bill Gibron

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.

Monday, April 23 2007

Freedom Writers (2007)

By Tiffany White

A sweet, well-intended film about the power of teachers and how the right motivation can inspire just about any student.

Friday, January 5 2007

Freedom Writers (2007)

By Cynthia Fuchs

Corny and contrived, Freedom Writers also argues for listening to teenagers. That alone makes it strange and even a little wonderful.

Hilary Swank’s ‘Freedom Writers’ earns an ‘A’ for real

By Terry Lawson

Friday, October 22 2004

Vera Drake (2004)

By Cynthia Fuchs

The war has disturbed all of their lives intensely, and if they don't quite have the words to express their trauma, they do have a sense of shared experience.