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Articles tagged "tim roth" Film ReviewThe Incredible Hulkby Cynthia Fuchs[13.Jun.08] :. In The Incredible Hulk, Betty handles her role as The Girl in unusual and frankly charming ways: she's easily the film's most impressive effect. NewsMaking the new ‘Hulk’ was an Abomination for Tim Rothby Colin Covert [Star Tribune (Minneapolis) (MCT)][12.Jun.08] :. Tim Roth may be best known as the gut-shot Mr. Orange in “Reservoir Dogs,” but in “The Incredible Hulk,” the London-born actor takes a step up into the front ranks of screen...  Film DVD ReviewYouth Without Youthby Matt Mazur[5.Jun.08] :. "You learn more quickly, more profoundly in dreams" -- the audience becomes a part of the hallucinations.  Film ReviewFunny Gamesby Cynthia Fuchs[14.Mar.08] :. Michael Haneke's scene for scene remake of his own 1997 film, Funny Games, appears to be premised on displeasure.  Film ReviewYouth Without Youthby Cynthia Fuchs[19.Dec.07] :. Based on the writings of Mircea Eliade, Francis Ford Coppola's first movie in 10 years is goofy, contrived, and self-absorbed.  Film DVD ReviewDark Water: Unrated Widescreen Edition (2005)by Cynthia Fuchs[5.Jan.06] :. 'I'm attracted by the unknown, by the unexplainable,' says director Walter Salles. The Beautiful Country (2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[29.Jul.05] :. Here, as elsewhere, the film shows Binh's experience in lyrical, subtle, often extraordinary imagery. Dark Water (2005)by Cynthia Fuchs[8.Jul.05] :. The more anxious Dahlia becomes, the more the dark, soppy, unruly apartment resembles her state of mind. Silver City (2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[2.Feb.05] :. Dickie Pilager embodies U.S. political-corporate mythology, the 'shining city on a hill' reduced to basic elements. Silver City (2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[17.Sep.04] :. It's easy to make assumptions about a political candidate named Dickie Pilager. The Musketeer (2001)by Cynthia FuchsInstead of being innovative, 'The Musketeer' is appropriative and (save for the very clever fight scenes), straight-up insipid. Planet of the Apes (2001)by Ben VarkentineTim Burton should never have been given this assignment. There are no humans in his films, which can impress, but never move us. Planet of the Apes (2001)by Josh JonesAs Tim Burton's new version of 'Planet of the Apes' demonstrates in many ways, some subtle, some not so, the recycling of cultural milestones is not simply a marketing device, but a way to rejuvenate cultural mythology, be it science fiction or religious fable. |
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