Wednesday, April 30 2008
The Return of the Popcorn Circus: July 2008
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.
Thursday, March 15 2007
Raines
For all its good ideas, Raines is overwhelmed by Jeff Goldblum's characterization -- both familiar and strange.
Monday, November 29 2004
The Clearing (2004)
The kidnapping sets in motion a thriller that doubles as a character study, delving into Wayne and Eileen's strained marriage.
Friday, July 2 2004
The Clearing (2004)
As wealthy, world-weary Pittsburgh businessman Wayne Hayes, Robert Redford is typically low-key.
Monday, April 26 2004
Timeline (2003)
For a group of scientists, they are almost shockingly inattentive to details and to historical facts.
Thursday, December 4 2003
Timeline (2003)
Based on Michael Crichton's novel, Richard Donner's movie features a creaky father-son reconciliation story framed by a bizarre collision of Sci-Fi and Medieval Tymes.
Monday, October 6 2003
Lyon’s Den
Trades on the image of D.C. as a shadow-realm, characterized by backroom dealings and shifting loyalties.
Thursday, February 20 2003
The Life of David Gale (2003)
Only Clint Eastwood could have cooked up a more dramatic climax to an innocent-man-on-death-row plot, which he did, in True Crime.
