Monday, June 8 2009
Nurse Jackie: Series Premiere
Edie Falco is surely dynamic, but the strength of Nurse Jackie lies in its smart, respectful examination of a nurse's life.
Monday, March 23 2009
Twilight
While Meyers’ books tend toward formulaic characterizations, Hardwicke takes the material and successfully transforms it into a subtle, layered atmospheric film.
Wednesday, January 7 2009
Twilight Takeover
The film is a successful adaptation of the book not only because Pattinson is so talented and dreamy, but also because Hardwicke knows a thing or two about filming adolescents.
Friday, November 21 2008
Twilight
Fantasy rules in Twilight, fantasy simultaneously delicate and ravishing, chaste and utterly bloody.
Thursday, September 11 2008
Talk, Talk, Talk: November 2008
Like the sainted sigh of relief that comes after another shriek-filled All Hallow's Eve, November usually means the start of the 'nominate me' process for the proposed prestige pictures of 2008.
Friday, June 27 2008
Finding Amanda
Too much of Peter Tolan's movie takes up Taylor's self-absorption as if it's actually interesting.
Monday, April 7 2008
Damages: The Complete First Season
A superbly acted, complex serial story, this show is well-suited to the DVD medium as it can followed at your own pace without fear of missing some of the story.
Thursday, October 3 2002
The Scorpion King (2002)
The Rock, director Russell says, has a 'deep commitment' to acting, bringing as much passion to the role as he does to his athletic endeavors -- good to know.
