Reviews
Wednesday, May 4 2011
'Fiddler on the Roof' Asks: How Does One Cling to Personal Belief in the Wake of Change?
Fiddler on the Roof represents the Hollywood musical at its most astute. A terrific, light-hearted, but deep thinking dramedy filled with dazzling performances, and ponderous, insightful, even timeless themes.
Monday, January 21 2008
In the Heat of the Night
Norman Jewison’s didactic film is a classic example of liberal guilt as entertainment.
Thursday, December 11 2003
The Statement (2003)
The Statement is a rarity: a serious, politically-minded thriller.
Sunday, January 1 1995
The Hurricane (1999)
There's a moment partway through The Hurricane that may cause you to catch your breath. It's a cramped shot, as are most of those showing Ruben Hurricane Carter (Denzel Washington) in his New Jersey State Prison cell.
Sunday, January 1 1995
The Hurricane (1999)
Hurricane. One word, one name, one man. One man whom I - and probably most of my generation - had never heard prior to seeing The Hurricane. His name is remembered, however, by members of his generation, most notably, celebrities.
