Friday, May 25 2007
Epic Movie (2007)
It's possible that in its brazen stupidity, Epic Movie might be able to tell us something about our cultural landscape that encourages us to get excited about the images with which we're inundated, regardless of their artistic merit.
Tuesday, November 21 2006
For Your Consideration (2006)
Despite its comparatively strong plot and sharp satire, For Your Consideration seems less substantial than Guest's other films.
Friday, April 21 2006
American Dreamz (2006)
Here's the rub: does it matter that consumers know all about the badness and the cynical ambition, but watch anyway?
Wednesday, August 24 2005
HOPELESs Pictures
Spoofing celebrities is easy. Finding the humor in a pitch meeting may be a little more complicated.
Friday, March 11 2005
Robots (2005)
Valiant and righteous, the old-fashioned robots fight back against the slick, wealthy, huge machine.
Monday, November 15 2004
Legally Blonde: Platinum Collection (2001/2003)
The audio commentary featuring Reese Witherspoon and Robert Luketic demonstrates the leading lady to be much more thoughtful and subdued than her typical roles might suggest.
Monday, September 13 2004
Joey
LeBlanc makes us believe that Joey has grown up a little since we last saw him, while providing fans with old-school Joey moments.
Thursday, July 15 2004
A Cinderella Story (2004)
This updated Cinderella is named Sam, wears pink high tops, and spends her off-hours exchanging anonymous emails with her Prince Charming-to-be.
Thursday, July 3 2003
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)
The first time around, Elle's chirpy charm seemed fresh and campy; now it's formula.
Thursday, April 24 2003
A Mighty Wind (2003)
In its focus on these reunited '60s folkies, 'Wind' engages in that most virulent form of nostalgia: '60s-itis.
