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]

Marley & Me

By Cynthia Fuchs

Granting Marley & Me's source in John Grogan's columns, the dog's service as metaphor in the movie is both obvious and uninspired. [24 December 2008]

Our sob stories: Beyond ‘Marley’ — tear-jerking music, art, TV, plays and books [14 January 2009]