Monday, April 10 2006
The Bob Newhart Show: The Complete Third Season
It might be properly said that Newhart -- in his quiet, insecure manner -- represents something of a shrugging mode of subversion.
Friday, March 31 2006
The Shaggy Dog / The Shaggy D.A. (1959/1976)
In his shaggy-dog form, Wilby can spy on the spies without them becoming any the wiser. In this homage to Cold War vigilance, the movie consummates its break with the more traditional '50s transformation movies.
Wednesday, June 8 2005
The Bob Newhart Show: The Complete First Season
The Bob Newhart Show manages to rise above generic formulas.
Wednesday, May 28 2003
Nevada Smith (1966)
Walking away from violence, especially in a film set in the violent old West, delivers a powerful message.
Thursday, October 3 2002
Spirited Away (2001/2002)
America is better off with Miyazaki playing in the malls and the multiplexes than Monsters, Inc.
Monday, September 30 2002
Good Morning, Miami
Focuses on an irresistibly cute couple whose lives are complicated by their hormones and their over-the-top coworkers.
