Monday, March 23 2009
Part 1: The Thin Red Line to Star Wars Episode I (January - May 1999)
The first part of PopMatters' look back at the films of 1999 is bookended by the long awaited return of two cinematic auteurs of wildly different styles, Terrence Malick and George Lucas.
Wednesday, January 14 2009
Iconic - The Top 20 Male Performances of 2008
Like the gladiators of old, 2008 resembles a battle of formidable acting gods, especially when looking over the 20 choices presented below. Indeed, if anything, choosing a winner requires more of a leap of faith than any amount of critical skill - they all were that good.
Thursday, May 1 2008
The Return of the Popcorn Circus: August 2008
Talk about a crowded schedule. There are more offerings scheduled this month than in the previous two combined.
Friday, April 27 2007
The Condemned (2007)
Where's Richard Dawson when you need him? The Condemned calls to mind the improbably campy Running Man, in which the game show host oversees a to-the-death contest featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Friday, May 26 2006
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
It's a superhero movie, so all these choices involve massive destruction -- buildings disintegrating, fireballs flying, bodies detonating.
Friday, July 8 2005
Gone in 60 Seconds: Director’s Cut (2000)
The trailer for Gone is a particularly unpretentious distillation of the film's key elements.
Thursday, September 26 2002
Snatch (2000)
Snatch is all about attitude and style. And guys, lots of guys.
