Pinot Road Trip
College roommates take a wine-soaked, pre-wedding romp in
College roommates take a wine-soaked, pre-wedding romp in
Musical Icon
Ray Charles lives on through Jamie Foxx’s rockin’ performance in
Ray Charles lives on through Jamie Foxx’s rockin’ performance in
Life Mirrors Film
<i>Tarnation</i>, a shocking and delightful autobiography, evolves from pain to hope.
<i>Tarnation</i>, a shocking and delightful autobiography, evolves from pain to hope.
Political Gold Dust
Rich vein in <I>Silver City</i> falls short of the big nugget.
Rich vein in <I>Silver City</i> falls short of the big nugget.
Dark Mystery
Mike Hodges’ film noir may lose its audience in murky, tangled storylines.
Mike Hodges’ film noir may lose its audience in murky, tangled storylines.
Politics of the Times
Jonathan Demme’s <i>Manchurian Candidate</i> remake revitalizes political thriller genre.
Jonathan Demme’s <i>Manchurian Candidate</i> remake revitalizes political thriller genre.
An Affair Continued
Thoughtful and charming sequel gives depth to ‘one night stand.’
Thoughtful and charming sequel gives depth to ‘one night stand.’
Spinners of News
Arab news vs. US news creates a wide gap of truth and misinformation.
Arab news vs. US news creates a wide gap of truth and misinformation.
Humanity’s Pain
Dogville may make audiences think, and squirm.
Dogville may make audiences think, and squirm.
Old Friends Reunited
This French-Canadian film received the award for Best Foreign Film at the recent Oscars ceremony.
This French-Canadian film received the award for Best Foreign Film at the recent Oscars ceremony.
At The Summit
Life-threatening mountain climb re-enacted and narrated by the British survivors.
Life-threatening mountain climb re-enacted and narrated by the British survivors.
Cinematic Art
Girl With a Pearl Earring is beautifully shot but has a slow plot.
Girl With a Pearl Earring is beautifully shot but has a slow plot.
Pretty Dirty Things
Stephen Frears' understated thriller shows illegal London workers discovering dirty little secrets while trying to stay one step ahead of immigration officials.
Stephen Frears' understated thriller shows illegal London workers discovering dirty little secrets while trying to stay one step ahead of immigration officials.
Open Range
Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall ride again in the admirable Open Range.
Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall ride again in the admirable Open Range.
Anger Management
Adam Sandler returns to comedy and misses the mark with this feeble, strangely dissatisfying attempt at humor.
Adam Sandler returns to comedy and misses the mark with this feeble, strangely dissatisfying attempt at humor.
Phone Booth
Phone Booth is a suspenseful and original (if lightweight) film.
Phone Booth is a suspenseful and original (if lightweight) film.
Bringing Down The House
Performances by talented comedic actors manage to keep this film afloat.
Performances by talented comedic actors manage to keep this film afloat.
The Quiet American
Michael Caine's jaded Vietnam-era journalist puts The Quiet American into serious Oscar running.
Michael Caine's jaded Vietnam-era journalist puts The Quiet American into serious Oscar running.
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The Recruit is a fun, if flawed, film starring two great leading men.
The Recruit is a fun, if flawed, film starring two great leading men.
El Crimen Del Padre Amaro
It's raising hackles in Mexico, but this tale of a sexually active priest loses its punch up North.
It's raising hackles in Mexico, but this tale of a sexually active priest loses its punch up North.
Jack's Back
Jack Nicholson finally acts his age, and it works out well for everyone.
Jack Nicholson finally acts his age, and it works out well for everyone.
Gangs Of New York
Gangs of New York is a movie worth watching, if you've got the time.
Gangs of New York is a movie worth watching, if you've got the time.
The Emperor's Club
The classic tale of prep-school rebellion has been done one too many times.
The classic tale of prep-school rebellion has been done one too many times.
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Todd Haynes's Far From Heaven masterfully recounts the unravelling of a 1950s society woman.
Todd Haynes's Far From Heaven masterfully recounts the unravelling of a 1950s society woman.
Bowling For Columbine
The director of Roger&Me doesn't hit the mark quite as well as he used to with this new documentary about gun violence.
The director of Roger&Me doesn't hit the mark quite as well as he used to with this new documentary about gun violence.
Small Town Escapee
The Good Girl follows a woman's effort to leave her life behind.
The Good Girl follows a woman's effort to leave her life behind.
True To Type
Blood Work is no The Unforgiven, but it still has babes, good characters and Clint Eastwood.
Blood Work is no The Unforgiven, but it still has babes, good characters and Clint Eastwood.
Murdered Sleep
The director of Memento shows a deft hand with the psychological thriller in Insomnia.
The director of Memento shows a deft hand with the psychological thriller in Insomnia.
Truth And Consequences
Todd Solondz' Storytelling messes with movieland ideas about reality.
Todd Solondz' Storytelling messes with movieland ideas about reality.
Dawgs In Their Day
Home-movie documentary chronicles relationship between Jerry Garcia and David Grisman.
Home-movie documentary chronicles relationship between Jerry Garcia and David Grisman.
Plot Holes
Despite solid performances, Riding in Cars with Boys' uneven script makes for rough driving.
Despite solid performances, Riding in Cars with Boys' uneven script makes for rough driving.
Eating Their Hearts Out
Maria Ripoll's heartwarming <i>Tortilla Soup</i> is a movie about food--and much, much more.
Maria Ripoll's heartwarming <i>Tortilla Soup</i> is a movie about food--and much, much more.
Shotgun Comedy
Jerry Zucker's <I>Rat Race</i> scatters such a broad pattern of jokes that at least a few are destined to hit their target.
Jerry Zucker's <I>Rat Race</i> scatters such a broad pattern of jokes that at least a few are destined to hit their target.
Scratching The Surface
Director Ken Loach turns his camera on the invisible Latino workforce in Los Angeles but barely brings them into focus.
Director Ken Loach turns his camera on the invisible Latino workforce in Los Angeles but barely brings them into focus.
Make That A Double
<I>One Night at McCool's</I> needs more than one more for the road.
<I>One Night at McCool's</I> needs more than one more for the road.
Not Kidding Around
Action movie maestro Robert Rodriguez whips up a tasty adventure for young and old filmgoers.
Action movie maestro Robert Rodriguez whips up a tasty adventure for young and old filmgoers.
Uninspired Horseplay
All the Pretty Horses is just a pretty-good movie.
All the Pretty Horses is just a pretty-good movie.
Boxing-with A Twist
It's easy to see why Girlfight has risen to the top of the heap.
It's easy to see why Girlfight has risen to the top of the heap.
Almost Perfect
Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous is a tribute to rock 'n' roll and the '70s.
Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous is a tribute to rock 'n' roll and the '70s.
Real Survivor's Tale
The Eyes of Tammy Faye documents the real life story of a (heavily) made-up survivor.
The Eyes of Tammy Faye documents the real life story of a (heavily) made-up survivor.
& %s;viva La Sinema!
John Waters' Cecil B. Demented is a radical manifesto aimed at overturning mediocrity in moviemaking.
John Waters' Cecil B. Demented is a radical manifesto aimed at overturning mediocrity in moviemaking.
With Friends Like This...
Chuck & Buck is a strangely likable movie about unlikely friends, played by unlikely actors, shot in an unlikely style.
Chuck & Buck is a strangely likable movie about unlikely friends, played by unlikely actors, shot in an unlikely style.
Junkie's Quest
Alison Maclean's Jesus' Son follows an addict's trek to find the healing qualities of pain.
Alison Maclean's Jesus' Son follows an addict's trek to find the healing qualities of pain.
Joyless Sensualism
Peter Greenaway's 8 1/2 Women is another weird journey into the mind of an iconoclast.
Peter Greenaway's 8 1/2 Women is another weird journey into the mind of an iconoclast.
Hitting The Small Time
Woody Allen's Small Time Crooks is a fluff-ball return to the director's earlier style.
Woody Allen's Small Time Crooks is a fluff-ball return to the director's earlier style.
Shades Of Gray
James Toback's Black and White plays fast and loose with reality while exploring New York culture.
James Toback's Black and White plays fast and loose with reality while exploring New York culture.
Pass The Soup
The Third Miracle's overwhelming quietness leaves one yearning for something a little splashier.
The Third Miracle's overwhelming quietness leaves one yearning for something a little splashier.
Fleeting Pleasures
Curtis Hanson's Wonder Boys, his follow-up to L.A. Confidential, marks a 180-degree turn.
Curtis Hanson's Wonder Boys, his follow-up to L.A. Confidential, marks a 180-degree turn.
Tarzan
The Ape Man swings in Disney's best-looking animated feature in years.
The Ape Man swings in Disney's best-looking animated feature in years.
Hyatt-Highlands Inn Park
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