Monday, April 27 2009
Movie version of reporter’s story twists the facts, but in this case, he’s OK with it
Friday, April 24 2009
The Soloist
The Soloist illustrates Nathaniel's internal life -- his music and his madness -- in reductive, sensational imagery.
Wednesday, October 15 2008
Deception
Like the sex scenes, the film itself is cold and remote, and as viewers, we merely go through the motions, watching it.
Monday, April 28 2008
Deception
Deception is less a thriller than it is a contest between boys with big egos, assorted women dropped in as pseudo-exotic objects of exchange.
Friday, February 22 2008
Indie icon John Sayles doesn’t hesitate to go mainstream if it helps his pet causes
Friday, February 1 2008
Honeydripper
John Sayles' Honeydripper is less a conventional film than a bluesy collaboration -- slow-moving and contemplative, wily and laced through with cultural nuances.
Thursday, September 13 2007
The Practice Makes Perfect—Well, Almost
What do you call four lawyers, a secretary, and a couple of prosecutors? I call it the best thing since Clarence Darrow.


































