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Articles tagged "jane adams" Film ReviewAlexander the Lastby Cynthia Fuchs[19.Mar.09] :. In this collaboration between IFC and SXSW starring Justin Rice from indie rock band Bishop Allen, questions of what's real or fake color the characters' experiences.  Film DVD ReviewThe Wacknessby Barbara Herman[22.Jan.09] :. Ultimately, this film is neither dope nor wack — it’s just kind of boring.  PopMatters Picks: The Best TV, Film, and DVD of 2008 FeatureOutside the Lines - The Top 20 International/Indie Films of 2008by PopMatters Staff[15.Jan.09] :. With many indie/international films receiving more and more mainstream approval from unfamiliar audiences, many of the titles here could be considered part of the overall 2008 Best Of. But their individuality and multicultural appeal keep them a quality concept apart. PopMatters Picks: The Best TV, Film, and DVD of 2008  Short Ends and LeaderThe Wackness (2008)by Bill Gibron[1.Aug.08] :. For filmmakers, nostalgia is a double edged sword. Pick the right era, and audiences are with you and your cinematic wistfulness. Dress things up in the wrong period, however, and you threaten to...  Film ReviewThe Wacknessby Cynthia Fuchs[3.Jul.08] :. The Wackness is a too familiar nostalgic movie, with period soundtrack, hot summer nights, and boys coming of age.  The PopMatters Summer 2008 Movie Preview FeatureThe Return of the Popcorn Circus: July 2008by Bill Gibron[30.Apr.08] :. And it just doesn't stop. If part two in this three-ring play was packed with well hyped product, July just keeps the receipt treats coming. The PopMatters Summer 2008 Movie Preview Frasierby Michael Abernethy[17.Nov.03] :. Frasier and his brother are effete snobs and proud of it. Frasierby Howard HannEven if 'Frasier' does continue to fade, many viewers will maintain their emotional and intellectual investment in the show, motivated by nostalgia rather than the hallmarks of the first seven seasons -- originality, wit, and superb ensemble work. Citizen Bainesby Lesley Smith'Citizen Baines' symbolizes the lack of imagination driving so much of prime-time. The Anniversary Party (2001)by Kirsten Markson...plays like a Hollywood version of 'The Real World', neatly edited and set in a striking but sterile home, but with few surprises. |
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