Columns
Wednesday, January 11 2012
What to Expect When You're Expecting a Vampire
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part I is a gratifying escape from reality. Those who are familiar with the books will be pleased with Director Bill Condon's attention to detail.
Reviews
Wednesday, March 27 2013
Twilight's Last Gleaming: 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn' Parts 1 & 2
The Twilight universe is ruled by a curious strain of American morality that can be described as “bloody puritan”. Decapitations = Yes, Premarital Sex = No.
Friday, November 16 2012
It's All About Taylor Lautner's Abs, Again: 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2'
"You don't live in the world you think you do," Jacob warns, as he removes his shirt, shoes, jeans, and oh dear, his briefs.
Friday, November 18 2011
'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1': Getting on with the Vampire Business
Bella makes her way toward "the kingdom where nobody dies" by being rather ingeniously resilient, completely predictable and frustrating, punished and punishing. She's 18, again and still.
Thursday, May 10 2007
agoDreamgirls (2006)
An undeniably fun ride, albeit with too much restraint here, too over-the-top there.
Friday, December 15 2006
Dreamgirls (2006)
The decidedly uneven score embraces the music of its moment, from soul to Motown to pop to disco, all filtered through Broadway, which means it's all too watery and white.
Blogs
Friday, November 16 2012
The End of an Irri-tation: 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2'
(It all) adds up to a movie of limited pleasures and lengthy miseries... and when combined with Part 1, it's an endurance test that few outside the faithful could even pass.
