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Articles tagged "liv tyler" Film FeatureSuperheroes Versus Comicsby shathley Q[27.Jan.09] :. There can be no doubt that the summer of 2008 stands as a high-water mark for superheroes. But in the wake of a superhero renaissance and the growing cultural legitimacy of the genre, the question must be posed: Has the superhero genre evolved beyond the comics medium?  Film DVD ReviewThe Incredible Hulkby Bill Gibron[21.Oct.08] :. One of the most “incredible” things about this so-called reinvention of the Hulk is how close it is to Ang Lee’s vision.  Short Ends and LeaderThe Incredible Hulk (2008)by Bill Gibron[18.Oct.08] :. The verdict is in and the decision is, to say the least, confusing. When Ang Lee’s interpretation of the classic green-skinned Marvel character arrived in 2003, it was considered a massive...  Film ReviewThe Incredible Hulkby Cynthia Fuchs[13.Jun.08] :. In The Incredible Hulk, Betty handles her role as The Girl in unusual and frankly charming ways: she's easily the film's most impressive effect.  Short Ends and LeaderThe Acceptable ‘Hulk’by Bill Gibron[12.Jun.08] :. When Marvel made the decision to take over the “creative direction” of the big screen adaptations of their characters, geek nation remained skeptical. After all, just because the company...  Film ReviewThe Strangersby Cynthia Fuchs[30.May.08] :. Abusive and arty as it contemplates abuse and art, The Strangers delivers what you guess it will. There is Nothing Scary About These ‘Strangers’by Bill Gibron[30.May.08] :. The art of suspense is dead, or at the very least, dying. Few in post-modern filmmaking know how to establish dread without drowning it in gore or just boring us to death. Part of the reason lies in... The Return of the Popcorn Circus: June 2008by Bill Gibron[29.Apr.08] :. If May almost tent-poled itself out of existence, June will be even worse. After all, are audiences really ready for 13 major release in less than two months -- with more to come? The Return of the Popcorn Circus: May 2008by Bill Gibron[28.Apr.08] :. In the first act of this four-part production, Tinsel Town decides to do some unbelievable front loading. Will there be room for independent offerings, or former HBO carnal comedy divas? Who knows? Without a doubt, it's an interesting way to start the season. That Thing You Do! - The Directors Cut (1996)by Marc Calderaro[18.Jun.07] :. That Thing You Do!, the movie, is humorous and entertaining. Skip the annoying extras, and you'll actually enjoy it. Mike Binder’s ‘Reign Over Me’ came out of 9/11by Terry Lawson [Detroit Free Press (MCT)][25.Mar.07] :. BIRMINGHAM, Mich.—Like most everyone, director Mike Binder knows exactly where he was on 9/11. Unlike most of us, though, he didn’t witness it on TV. “I had just finished doing an... Reign Over Me (2007)by Cynthia Fuchs[23.Mar.07] :. Even as it probes the difficulties of coping with loss and showcases Cheadle's remarkable capacity for compelling understatement, it also grants Sandler too much time to practice his seriosity in close-up. The PopMatters ‘Short Ends & Leader’ Spring Film Previewby Bill Gibron[2.Mar.07] :. In order to separate the worthy from the worthless, PopMatters' "Short Ends & Leader" editor is highlighting 10 new films he's looking forward to this spring. Lonesome Jim (2006)by Marisa Carroll[14.Apr.06] :. Anika (Liv Tyler) is either an earthbound guardian angel or the Midwest's most voluptuously lipped stalker. Jersey Girl (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[8.Sep.04] :. Affleck and Smith talk lots about shooting details and feelings about their chosen fields, their mutual esteem and affection audible. Jersey Girl (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[26.Mar.04] :. Early in Jersey Girl, Ben Affleck cries. It's a grim and alarming moment. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[18.Dec.03] :. No in-betweeners in this reductive view of the world: characters and choices are good or evil. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)by Cynthia Fuchs[19.Dec.02] :. It's useful to remember that, offscreen, both good and bad tend to be tricksy. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)by Todd R. Ramlow[18.Dec.01] :. What is potentially most urgent about 'The Fellowship of the Ring' is how it reflects the tenor of our time. One Night at McCool’s (2001)by Cynthia FuchsAny movie that offers proud big bully Andrew Dice Clay as a walking joke, however self-knowing or smug, is starting at a disadvantage. Andrew Dice Clay already made that joke himself, you know, and more than a few years ago. |
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