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School Confidential (in Film
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Art School Confidential is an ingenious satire of the pretentious
mindset of the elitist art world from the perspective of a rapidly-disillusioned
kid who had no idea what he was getting into.
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Munich
DVD (in Film
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Riveting Spielberg Espionage Thriller Out on DVD
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MISSION:
IMPOSSIBLE: 3 (in Film
)
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Though the plot is a bit convoluted and Hoffman doesn’t
do much as the villain, there’s plenty of action and suspense
that will satisfy all those that want to see Cruise in high
gear and run like crazy
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Water (in Film
)
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There are many issues raised here and Mehta explores them to
a great degree. Water” is luminous, educational, and compelling.
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La Mujer De Mi Hermano
(in Film
)
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Notwithstanding its directorial weaknesses, the film is appealing
enough, albeit in a telenovela sort of way, to leave a lasting
impression on American audiences.
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Akeelah and
the Bee (in Film
)
- This touching tale shares a bounty of uplifting messages while
taking you on an emotional roller coaster ride guaranteed to leave
you wiping away the tears, and on more than one occasion.
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United 93 (in
Film
)
- Be prepared for an emotional and realistic ride on United 93.
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Aeon Flux (in
Film
)
- The film features a mind-bending, sci-fi plotline that is actually
more engaging than that of your average futuristic adventure.
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Preaching
to the Choir (in Film
)
- Preaching to the Choir features the same Prodigal Son plotline.
Yet, this hastily-mounted, sloppily-edited production is so poorly
executed that it fails to measure up to the original in terms
of quality.
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Scary Movie 4
(in Film
)
- Zucker relies on the services of an expanded principal cast
plus a boatload of celebrity cameos to keep his clever combination
of slapstick, sight gags, and bodily-function humor unfolding
at a rapid fire pace.
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Sisters in Law
(in Film
)
- Sisters in Law packs a powerful punch by exposing the evils
of a patriarchal culture inclined to look the other way whenever
men oppress women.
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Kinky Boots
(in Film
)
- "Kinky Boots" is a heartwarming tale about the unlikely
friendship forged between a black drag queen and the recently-engaged
heir to a shoe factory fortune.
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Irish Jam DVD
(in Film
)
- This transparent romantic comedy unfolds fairly predictably,
relying on lots of simplistically-drawn stereotypes at every turn,
such as its portrayal of the Irish as hot-headed drunkards and
blacks as superficial simpletons.
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Ellie Parker DVD
(in Film
)
- The only flaw of this flick, which is admittedly amusing in
spots, lies in its aforementioned poor quality cinematography
which intermittently interferes with one’s ability to concentrate
on an otherwise engaging story.
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ATL (in Film
)
- "ATL” does Atlanta by proud by taking a predictable story
and adding music, humor, and romance in a simple tale of life
in the hood. It’s an emotional, moving, and pleasure film
for all to enjoy.
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BASIC INSTINCT
2 RISK ADDICTION (in Film
)
- An exciting start to what is sure to be a twisted, sexy thriller,
the film badly disappoints. Sharon Stone’s reprisal of her
role as Catherine Tramell is the only positive in this sequel.
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Ice Age 2: The Meltdown
(in Film
)
- This film surpasses the original in every way. It
is much funnier and packed with clever double entendres that’ll
whiz over the kids and hit their parents squarely in the funny
bone.
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Inside Man (in
Film
)
- Inside Man” is his most commercial film to date and it’s
his best film since “25th Hour”. Everything from the
writing, the acting, the cinematography and the music works.
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Adventures of Brer
Rabbit DVD (in Film
)
- A politically-correct adventure about a mischievous hare which
can be safely shared with the kids, and ought to be enjoyed by
young and old alike.
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Lonesome Jim
(in Film
)
- Steve Buscemi steps behind the camera to direct a movie filled
with folks every bit as quirky as the ones he’s personally
portrayed onscreen.
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Derailed DVD (in
Film
)
- An amoral thriller strictly for those ready to see adultery
as a cause celebre.
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Dreamer DVD (in
Film
)
- Despite the transparent trajectory and unabashed sentimentality
of a formulaic plotline, Dreamer is still a delight likely to
enthrall young and old alike.
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Thank You for Not
Smoking (in Film
)
- "Thank You for Smoking" is savagely satirical.
It is a thinking man’s comedy that is intelligent enough
to look at all sides and make fun of everyone equally.
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V FOR VENDETTA
(in Film
)
- It is flawed, but respects the source material enough to pacify
the die-hard fans.
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Failure to
Launch (in Film
)
- Provided you’re able to swallow this picture’s silly
premise, you’re likely to enjoy the assorted screwball antics
up on the screen.
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Dave Chappelle's
Block Party (in Film
)
- Dave Chappelle‘s Block Party’s strength lies in
its inspired musical performances by a host of hip-hop artists
who are not at all shy about sharing their sharp-edged political
perspective
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Madea's Family Reunion
(in Film
)
- The sassy senior citizen has toned-down her act to offset her
trademark intensity with equal measures of inspirational advice.
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Running
Scared (in Film
)
- Writer/director Wayne Kramer (The Cooler) delivers an uncompromising
film that will surely stun audiences with its extremes.
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The Three Burials
of Melquiades Estrada (in Film
)
- The film's breathtaking tableaus, colorful characters, and
moving message about redemption end up overshadowed by its wanton
insanity one might normally associate with a sadistic snuff film.
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The Untold
Story of Emmitt Till DVD review (in Film
)
- A touching but overdue expose’ of lynching as a shameful
stain on the country’s legacy.
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Freedomland
(in Film
)
- The script is so full of holes that although parts of the story
may resonate with some people, the impact leaves very little to
discuss.
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Torremolinos
'73 DVD (in Film
)
- Desperation Leads to Desperate Measures in Bawdy DVD.
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The
Pink Panther (in Film
)
- Steve Martin does a decent job fumbling around from scene to
scene, but it does pale in comparison to the sheer physical genius
of the Peter Sellers performance
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Something
New (in Film
)
- “Something New” offers a fresh take on racism and
love and the cast plays their part with so finesse and fun..
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The
Legend of Zorro DVD (in Film
)
- The ludicrous plot and special effects featuring cartoon physics
means The Legend of Zorro is strictly for those under the age
of eight or so.
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The
New World (in Film
)
- “The New World” is a deep cinema experience meant
for those with utmost patience and appreciation for visual cues
instead of a dialogue driven plot.
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Fair
Game (in Film
)
- Michael Whaley captures a true romantic story and shows promise
as a director and filmmaker
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Matchpoint
(in Film
)
- Woody Allen’s Matchpoint does deliver a tale that is
entertaining and successful.
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Glory
Road (in Film
)
- Glory Road has its share of clichés and is fairly one
dimensional character-wise, but nonetheless surprises as an absorbing
film.
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King Kong (in Film
)
- Though the film could have been shortened to some extent, the
story is still intact and it’s got all that one would want
– a thrill, some romance, and plenty of excitement.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The
Witch and The Wardrobe (in Film
)
- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe’ is a grand success.
It entertains on all levels with a skillful blending of story
and incredible visual effects.
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Brokeback
Mountain (in Film
)
- Brokeback Mountain is a great film that puts a different spin
on a universal theme. I firmly believe that open-minded adults
can watch this film and appreciate it artistically.
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Rent
(in Film
) |
Just
Happy to be Here (in Film
) |
Harry
Potter And The Goblet of Fire (in Film
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Jarhead
(in Film
) |
Doom
(in Film
) |
North
Country (in Film
) |
Good
Night and Good Luck (in Film
) |
The
Gospel (in Film
) |
Serenity
(in Film
) |
Two
for the Money (in Film
) |
Into
the Blue (in Film
) |
Oliver
Twist (in Film
) |
Roll
Bounce (in Film
) |
Flightplan
(in Film
) |
The
Constant Gardener Review (in Film
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The
Man Review (in Film
) |
Carlito's
Way: Rise To Power Review (in Film
) |
The
Baxter Review (in Film
) |
The
Memory of a Killer Review (in Film
) |
The
40 Year-Old Virgin Review (in Film
) |
Red
Eye Review (in Film
) |
Four
Brothers Review (in Film
) |
The
Skeleton Key Review (in Film
) |
The
Great Raid Review (in Film
) |
Deuce
Bigalow: European Gigolo Review (in Film
) |
Stealth
Review (in Film
) |
Hustle
& Flow Review (in Film
) |
Happy
Endings Review (in Film
) |
Charlie
& the Chocolate Factory Review (in Film
) |
The
Fantastic Four Review (in Film
) |
Cronicas
Review (in Film
) |
Miss
Congeniality 2 DVD Review (in Film
) |
War
of the Worlds Review (in Film
) |
Batman
Begins Review (in Film
) |
Casino
DVD Review (in Film
) |
Brother
to Brother DVD Review (in Film
) |
Mr.
and Mrs. Smith Review (in Film
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The
Honeymooners Review (in Film
) |
The
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Review (in Film
) |
Star
Wars III: Revenge of the Sith Review (in Film
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XXX:
State of the Union Review (in Film
) |
Kingdom
of Heaven Review (in Film
) |
The
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Review (in Film
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The
Year of the Yao Review (in Film
) |
Beauty Shop Review (in Film
) |
Guess Who Review (in Film
) |
Miss Congeniality 2 Review (in Film
) |
Hostage Review (in Film
) |
The Pacifier Review (in Film
) |
The Exorcist DVD Review (in Film
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Diary of a Mad Black Woman Review (in Film
) |
Hitch Review (in Film
) |
Constantine Review (in Film
) |
The Wedding Date Review (in Film
) |
Are We There Yet? Review (in Film
) |
Ray DVD Review (in Film
) |
Alone in the Dark Review (in Film
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The Donnie McClurkin Story DVD Review (in Film
) |
Mary J. Blige LA Concert DVD review (in Film
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Coach Carter (in Film
) |
Elektra (in Film
)
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