America's Heart & Soul

Inspirational documentary is about Americans with true grit working in a land where seldom is heard a discouraging word.

"...the subjects’ stately off-camera gazing). These are the film’s only two modes, so prepare to be batted back and..."

July 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Page Two

Overreaction to the Ozomatli incident ignores years of outstanding police performance during SXSW

"...hundreds of thousands of participants later, this is the only major police altercation during SXSW I remember. It seems..."

April 16, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Hellboy

Cult comic book hero makes the transition to screen with much, but not all, of his charm intact.

"...bested by Indiana Jones, the Rocketeer, and countless others, you can’t help but admire their silly, jackbooted pluck.) Del..."

April 2, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Twisted

Ashley Judd thriller is routine at best.

"...that they’re all former one-night stands of the inspector, you can bet your fogbound Frisco preconceptions that she’s rattled...."

March 5, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Letters at 3AM

In the world of Charlie Chaplin chaos reigns … and is celebrated: The Little Tramp turns 90

"...It ran about nine minutes, and reveled in Sennett's only theme: chaos. One event that sort of makes sense..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Column by Michael Ventura

Cheaper by the Dozen

Cheaper comedy dozen't add up.

"...Bonnie Hunt, Tom Welling, Piper Perabo and Hilary Duff. You might think it’s the new ad campaign for Planned..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The School of Rock

In Linklater's studio-financed comedy hit, Jack Black brings his rock & roll vibe to riff-needy prep students.

"...stroke of genius. The School of Rock brings not only Black’s musical skills but also his acting abilities front..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Cold Creek Manor

Dennis Quaid and Sharon Stone are home alone in a haunted house in this film that was not screened before press time.

"...– dad Oliver Reed, mom Karen Black, and their young son – and placed them in the summer rental..."

Sept. 26, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Secondhand Lions

In this unique family film that's also an ode to heroic movies gone by, a boy is sent for the summer to live with his two eccentric uncles in Texas.

"...encapsulates a mood that can be appreciated by both young people and their parents. Filled as it is with..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ali G Indahouse

Unlike its televised predecessor, Ali G Indahouse just isn’t that funny.

"...Americans have been privy to Ali G’s wiggacized antics only through his Da Ali G Show, which was picked..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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