Articles tagged "mike nichols"

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Charlie Wilson’s War

by Christian Toto

[24.Apr.08] :. Sorkin's signature dialogue -- smart, rapid fire chatter that packs a punch -- makes this the most engaging poli-sci class you'll ever attend.

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Charlie Wilson’s War

by Cynthia Fuchs

[21.Dec.07] :. Like The West Wing, Charlie Wilson's War is leftish and glib, entertaining and exasperating, and written by Aaron Sorkin.

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The Graduate

by Mehera Bonner

[3.Oct.07] :. Forty years after its original theatrical release, The Graduate is still extremely timely and its themes and message are relevant whether in the context of 1967 or 2007.

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Column: The Outré Oeuvre

Almost Auteurs: Elaine May

by Bill Gibron

[30.Mar.07] :. Elaine May's untapped filmmaking promise remains as recognizable as her realized films, ranging from the acclaimed The Heartbreak Kid to the disastrous Ishtar. She is missed as a filmmaking force.

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Closer (2004)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[7.Apr.05] :. This leads to titillation, judgment, desire, and commerce all around. How Howard Stern.

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Closer (2004)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[3.Dec.04] :. This leads to titillation, judgment, desire, and commerce all around. How Howard Stern.

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Heartburn (1986)

by James Oliphant

[12.Jul.04] :. In Heartburn, we're not privy to any clues that Mark might be the unfaithful party, even though we know it's a plot device coming down the track like a Metroliner.

The Day of the Dolphin (1973)

by Erich Kuersten

[9.Sep.03] :. Jake is a '70s-style father, kindly but determined to teach worthy lessons even when he feels his child/dolphin's pain.

What Planet Are You From? (2000)

by Anne Daughtery

There are great films; some of them win Oscars. There are truly bad films; some of them attract cult followings. Then there are mediocre films. And What Planet Are You From? is mediocrity at...