Monday, April 18 2011
‘Wild Target’: Moral Ambiguity Without Messy Drool
Thoughtfully drawn characters give audiences something to relate to and laugh at in the offbeat comedy, Wild Target.
Wednesday, April 29 2009
Summer of Same: July 2009
In a rare attempt at novelty, July jets along with only Harry Potter and the Ice Age crew sampling continuing series spoils. The rest provide unknown pleasures.
Thursday, August 23 2007
Driving Lessons
Harry Potter's Rupert Grint steps out of Hogwarts quietly, as if on tiptoe.
Friday, July 13 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
While one might question the viability of the franchise once Rowling releases the last Potter tome... Order of the Phoenix finds the series settling in quite nicely
Wednesday, July 11 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
Order of the Phoenix, for all its shortcomings, does make clear the sense of loss and struggle that comes with maturity.
Thursday, May 3 2007
Monkey Business (Part 3: July)
Finally, a month with only one remaining series contender. All wizard based Potter-y aside, this will be the most tenuous time for the business called show. After a strong start, the eccentric collection of entertainments here could make or break this potentially record shattering motion picture season.
Tuesday, October 17 2006
Driving Lessons (2006)
As if the "driving lessons" metaphor is not burdensome enough, the film presents Ben with a series of non-options.
Friday, November 18 2005
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
It is sad, though perhaps 'realistic,' that the lesson of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is that all institutions and authority, Good or Evil, are corrupt.


































