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]

Monkey Business (Part 2: June)

By Bill Gibron

Apparently, as the sun's strongest rays finally settle over the movie going public, sequels are the remedy to cool down an overheated demographic. This month alone holds five examples of such redux refreshment. The rest of the choices are a variety pack of genres, ideas and possibilities. [2 May 2007]

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

By Bill Gibron

Not every comic book movie is geared toward the nearing middle aged geek - something naysayers of the Fantastic Four franchise fail to comprehend. [28 November 2007]

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

By Cynthia Fuchs

At the start of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, the now incorporated superheroes are negotiating endorsement contracts. [15 June 2007]

Fantastic Four (2005)

By Cynthia Fuchs

The superpowers bring trauma, anger, and confusion, and eventually a sense of responsibility, as the crew decides to do good with what they've got. [12 December 2005]

Fantastic Four (2005)

By Cynthia Fuchs

As Marvel comics fans already know, being zapped by a radioactive cloud in outer space alters your DNA according to your sense of self. [8 July 2005]

Barbershop: DVD Collector’s Set (2002/2004)

By Cynthia Fuchs

The Barbershop movies focus their energies on familial feelings and communal inclinations, and Cedric's wily jokes. [8 November 2004]

Taxi (2004)

By Cynthia Fuchs

Belle is set up to work against stereotypes: athletic, aggressive, mechanically inclined, she's a black woman NASCAR fan. [8 October 2004]

Barbershop (2002)

By Cynthia Fuchs

Barbershop's multiple charms are all sweet. [12 September 2002]

Writer takes another ‘Fantastic’ voyage [18 June 2007]

The Silver Surfer finally lands on summer movie screens