Talk, Talk, Talk: December 2008

By Bill Gibron

Just like the end of an inspiring speech that may or may not succeed in making its point, these final four weeks before 2009 tend to define or defeat the entire awards season purpose. [12 September 2008]

Defiance

By Bruce Dancis

Defiance not only pays tribute to the Bielski partisans, but also casts an empathetic glance at the plight of refugees everywhere. [4 June 2009]

Defiance

By Cynthia Fuchs

Defiance's tendency to melodrama drags the rest of this ostensibly historical saga into a decidedly middling territory. [31 December 2008]

Blood Diamond (2006)

By Cynthia Fuchs

The movie can't seem to get out of its own way, relying on melodramatic clichés to make complex political observations. [8 December 2006]

The Last Samurai (2003)

By Cynthia Fuchs

It's a grand vehicle, with horses, martial arts, and vast armies, not to mention Tom Cruise's shiny shoulder-length hair flowing just right. [4 December 2003]

PopMatters - Television - Reviews - Once and Again

By Nitin Govil

Short Ends and Leader: ‘Defiance’ Can’t Help But Feel Derivative

Short Ends and Leader: Holo-Cost

‘Defiance’ survivors remember Bielskis’ strength, courage [22 January 2009]

‘Defiance’ co-stars had to endure cold, primitive conditions to play WWII rebels [16 January 2009]

‘Defiance’ director Edward Zwick wants to be the Ken Burns of the multiplex [12 January 2009]