Monkey Business (Part 4: August)

By Bill Gibron

In past years, Hollywood purposely counter programmed these renowned Cineplex dog days, trying to offset the perception that cinematic scraps were all the studios had to offer. From the look of this lame list, it's apparently back to the filmic fridge for some patently warmed over offerings. [4 May 2007]

El Cantante

By Josh Timmermann

Every bit the camp classic that Gigli was supposed to be. El Cantante is nothing if not a generously budgeted, extended music video. [30 October 2007]

El Cantante

By Bill Gibron

Jennifer Lopez is the new Barbra Streisand. No, old Butta Babs can still act and sing rings around this entertainment wannabe. No, where J-Lo matches the Oscar winning diva is in the oversized ego department. [4 August 2007]

El Cantante

By Cynthia Fuchs

The biopic formula overtakes historical details and even director Leon Ichaso's signature impressionism, with an awkward and unsurprising result. [3 August 2007]

‘El Cantante’ follows life, music of Puerto Rican superstar [3 August 2007]

J.Lo’s heritage looms large in her music and new movie