Monday, October 20 2008
Boston Legal: Season Four
The wacky cases, the liberal bloviating, the plot contrivances would all make this unbearable…but for one of the finest male-to-male friendships ever presented on television.
Monday, October 13 2008
My Own Worst Enemy: Series Premiere
At first you might think My Own Worst Enemy will explore the dueling natures in every man's heart. But the conflict plays more like sibling rivalry.
Friday, March 7 2008
The Bank Job
Per formula, Terry's bad behavior is offset by the worse behavior of his assorted opponents. Theft, deception, and adultery don't look so terrible compared to murder and torture.
Thursday, January 10 2008
All Around the World: The Best International/Indie Films of 2007
Beginning and ending with the superlative filmmaking of Jia Zhang-ke, traversing the nooks and crannies of the globe, PopMatters presents the 20 best international and indie films of 2007.
Friday, May 18 2007
Fay Grim (2006)
Fay Grim is less concerned with the details of contemporary spy-craft and global deception than with broader moral questions.
Friday, March 23 2007
Reign Over Me (2007)
Even as it probes the difficulties of coping with loss and showcases Cheadle's remarkable capacity for compelling understatement, it also grants Sandler too much time to practice his seriosity in close-up.
Friday, March 2 2007
The PopMatters ‘Short Ends & Leader’ Spring Film Preview
In order to separate the worthy from the worthless, PopMatters' "Short Ends & Leader" editor is highlighting 10 new films he's looking forward to this spring.
Monday, September 15 2003
Enigma (2001)
Michael Apted speaks of his intent to make the country appear 'beautiful' and, consequently, we're spared shots of bombed-out London or casualties of any kind.
