Monday, September 19 2011
All the Better for All the Fassbending Going on: ‘X-Men: First Class’
With so many characters shoved in, it's no surprise that only a select few have any emotional lift. That said, the ones that do -- especially the ones played by Michael Fassbender -- prove to be powerfully intriguing.
Tuesday, January 12 2010
The Thinking Man’s Man-Candy: Nicholas Hoult in ‘A Single Man’
Young British actor Nicholas Hoult, at 20, has already been acting for 17 years. Currently, in A Single Man, he is romancing Colin Firth. Hoult recently spoke about being an object of desire, growing up on film sets and the multitude of amazing actresses with whom he has shared the screen.
Wednesday, February 4 2009
Skins: Vol. 1
Frank sexuality, open drug use, and incessant swearing mark this as different from a typical teen drama.
Tuesday, December 19 2006
Wah-Wah (2005)
The genuinely cinematic moments in Wah-Wah are few and far between, and are generally courtesy of the skillful performances.
Thursday, March 2 2006
The Weather Man (2005)
'The Chicago weatherman,' says Nicolas Cage, 'is a very important weatherman, because everyone in Chicago relies on him so much, and if he gets it wrong, it really ruins their day.'"
Friday, October 28 2005
The Weather Man (2005)
Dave begins to carry his bow with him on the sidewalk, a man suddenly proud, slow-motioned, and anachronistic, a walking metaphor.
