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Articles tagged "samuel l. jackson" Film DVD ReviewThe Red Violin: Meridian Collectionby Shaun Huston[21.Jul.08] :. The violin is symbolic of our investment of objects with meanings and desires beyond their immediate uses, and it continues to entrance and engage even after the film's final shot.  Column: Busted HeadphonesTruth in Humorby Quentin B. Huff[11.Jul.08] :. The second season of The Boondocks tackles issues that are important to the hip-hop community with contributions from numerous hip-hop artists. Boondocks Response Syndrome explains why we react to this series the way we do.  Film DVD ReviewJumperby Marc Calderaro[30.Jun.08] :. Brashness and arrogance, and absolutely none of the consequences of either.  Short Ends and LeaderStyle Over Substance: Diva (1981)/ The Red Violin (1998)by Bill Gibron[3.Jun.08] :. Don’t let anyone tell you differently - cinema is cyclical. Ever since the initial barrage of old school Hollywood studio glitter, films (and their maverick makers) have been finding a way to...  Film DVD ReviewCleanerby Jesse Hassenger[2.Jun.08] :. Director Harlin's cinematic GPA constantly dips over and under the line between B-movie bliss and C-movie oblivion.  Film DVD ReviewResurrecting the Champby Marc Calderaro[24.Apr.08] :. An interesting tale about the intent of lying and the strengths of good old-fashioned work. Jumperby Cynthia Fuchs[14.Feb.08] :. The Chechnyan backdrop reminds you yet again of the utter inconsequence of Jumper. Resurrecting the Champby Cynthia Fuchs[24.Aug.07] :. Maybe Erik just is so dim that he doesn't understand what's at stake in his storytelling, the way it reflects and repeats a history of storytelling. 1408by Cynthia Fuchs[22.Jun.07] :. Abjuring the "spook-house bullshit" -- which he believes he knows inside and out, being a purveyor himself, Mike thinks he's seen it all. Freedomland (2006)by Cynthia Fuchs[17.Feb.06] :. The new Samuel L. Jackson and Julianne Moore thriller is full of hauntings, institutional and personal. XXX: State of the Union: Special Edition (2005)by Cynthia Fuchs[24.Aug.05] :. D quotes Tupac -- 'Wars come and go, but my soldiers stay eternal' -- and hip-hop saves the nation. Coach Carter (2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[20.Jun.05] :. While the outcome is obvious (generic rules apply), Jackson is sharp and relatively restrained. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)by Cynthia Fuchs[19.May.05] :. For all its lavish effects, Sith's primary purpose is to showcase Anakin's dilemma. XXX: State of the Union (2005)by Cynthia Fuchs[29.Apr.05] :. Ice Cube makes an unusual action hero, cooler and shorter than most. In My Country (2005)by Cynthia Fuchs[11.Mar.05] :. In the midst of this outrage, the film negotiates the intricacies of ubuntu by offering instances where a desire for revenge seems impossible to resist. The Incredibles (2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[7.Mar.05] :. Its snark makes The Incredibles one of those cartoons that mainstream, self-knowing adults might appreciate along with their kids. Coach Carter (2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[14.Jan.05] :. Based on a real life coach, also named Ken Carter, Carter takes an approach that's part Lean on Me meets Hoosiers, part Stand and Deliver meets Friday Night Lights, and okay, maybe a little White Shadow, too. The Incredibles (2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[5.Nov.04] :. Instead of dolls and fishies, the stars of the The Incredibles are angsty adults, specifically, superheroes whose flying-high heyday is over. Twisted: Special Collector’s Edition (2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[30.Aug.04] :. 'I'd been wanting to make a film noir in San Francisco for many years,' says Philip Kaufman, 'And the closest I'd come was Invasion of the Body Snatchers.'" Kill Bill Vol. 2 (2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[9.Aug.04] :. In her discernible contempt, Elle stands in some opposition to Beatrix, whose ferocity is less mean than resolute. Kill Bill Vol. 2 (2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[15.Apr.04] :. Beatrix's survival depends on her weird combinations of passion, dispassion, and compassion. Twisted (2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[26.Feb.04] :. Jess identifies with her dead mother but also takes up her father's professional aggression, not so much to right wrongs as discover them. S.W.A.T. (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[13.Jan.04] :. S.W.A.T. knows what it is, namely, an expensive, hyper-actionated, CD-selling, multi-raced and multi-buddied flick. S.W.A.T. (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[7.Aug.03] :. S.W.A.T. knows what it is, namely, an expensive, hyper-actionated, cd-selling, multi-raced and multi-buddied flick. Basic (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[28.Mar.03] :. As its title suggests, John McTiernan's new action-thriller, 'Basic' is not very new. Formula 51 (2001)by Cynthia Fuchs[18.Oct.02] :. In Ronny Yu's mostly formulaic Formula 51, Samuel L. Jackson plays Elmo McElroy, a chemical whiz busted for smoking reefer. Star Wars: Episode II—Attack of the Clones (2002)by Tara Taghizadeh[24.May.02] :. So in a post-September 11th world replete with conflicts from Afghanistan to continuous Palestinian-Israeli disputes, the lines between good and evil often seem blurry, and the cut-and-dry antics of galactic warriors instill a sense of hope, a realization of what morality should be. Who would've thought that the likes of Yoda, Obi Wan Kenobi and Chewbacca would serve as heroes for a celluloid generation whose sense of a world order would become crystal clear as a result of a few fictional characters?" Star Wars: Episode II—Attack of the Clones (2002)by Todd R. Ramlow[15.May.02] :. There are so very many characters playing central roles in the second half of the series, and accounting for all of their geneses is tricky indeed. The Caveman’s Valentine (2001)by Cynthia FuchsDespite and sometimes because of its unevenness, the film conveys the delusions of daily existence with fierce poetry. Rules of Engagement (2000)by Mike WardTwo years ago, many critics praised Saving Private Ryan as a new kind of war film that brought the horrors of war home with an unprecedented, visceral intensity.. Shaft (2000)by Cynthia FuchsIt’s Isaac Hayes’s music, of course, that resonates. Whatever else you say about that “complicated man” named John Shaft, that whaa-whaa-whaa theme song identifies him... Unbreakable (2000)by Cynthia Fuchs'Unbreakable' might be best described as 'Die Hard' for art-house audiences. |
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