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The Woodsman
Writer-director Nicole Kassell’s debut film is a lean drama anchored by subject matter which, although difficult, remains distantly disquieting yet never challenging.
"...disquieting yet never challenging. Bacon delivers a carefully measured performance as a child molester who has just been released..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ray
Ray Charles, we can't stop loving you, even though this formulaic biopic lacks your original style.
"...Ray, the movie of his life, although the transcendent performance of Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles kicks this otherwise..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Silver City
John Sayles adds his cinematic two cents to this election year’s plethora of politically minded movies.
"...the discussion strays off script. It is from Cooper’s performance as dim Dickie that the movie derives its strongest..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Runaway Jury
John Grisham courtroom thumper marches to a familiar tune.
"...much more interesting than the good guy. Hoffman’s muted performance blends into the mahogany woodwork of the New Orleans..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
"...prints of both are all over Depp’s gleefully audacious performance. Raccoon-eyed, gold-toothed, and swinging with shoulder-length dreads like a..."

July 11, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Pinocchio
"...understandable – if anything, his Life Is Beautiful acceptance speech-cum-performance art piece alerted film lovers to the (already well-known..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Evelyn
"...not come to its rescue. With a nicely modulated performance as the film's Everybloke, Pierce Brosnan rescues this sentimental..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Don't Say a Word
"...his acquisition of a Mrs. Michael Douglas. His rumpled performance as a washed-up creative writing professor in Curtis Hanson's..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Down From the Mountain
"...from O Brother, Where Art Thou? in a group performance recorded live at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium in May 2000...."

Aug. 24, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Traffic
"...the mind, is amazing. His is the sort of performance that Best Actor awards are made for, and this..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bamboozled
"...creative executive, Pierre Delacroix (Wayans, in a very measured performance), designs a new show that intends to be so..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Billy Elliot
"...decent touches here, most of all Gary Lewis' sullen performance as Billy's dad -- a gruff, manly miner who..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Get Carter
"...except Stallone himself, who turns in a gravelly, nuanced performance full of hangdog pathos and killer-with-a-heart panache. Alas, the..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

I'm the One That I Want
"...audience as well. The first 20 minutes of the performance is devoted to Cho's proud declaration of her fag-hag..."

July 14, 2000 Movie Review by Bryan Poyser

American Psycho
"...Spielberg's Empire of the Sun) gives a winningly depressing performance. He plays Bateman as a crumbling façade, disguising -..."

April 14, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Map of the World
"...of Jane Hamilton's source novel. But it's the astonishing performance by Weaver that really keeps us locked into a..."

March 31, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Naked City
The latest Texas Performance Review says AISD schools are operating under capacity, but AISD says their methodology masks school crowding.
"...that the preliminary draft of the state comptroller's Texas Performance Review audit was harshly critical of the district's management..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Liberty Heights
"...and Van's father Nate, Mantegna gives a loosely charged performance. Head of the household, Nate's too concerned with keeping..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bringing Out the Dead
"...in turn redeem his battered soul. It's a knockout performance, though Cage, methodically grinning and howling like a banshee,..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Cruel Intentions
In its fourth film rendition, Les Liaisons Dangereuses is adapted for the high-school set.
"...eyes, squeaky utterances, and weak-in-the-knees outbursts. In fact, Blair's performance here is a comic tour de force; she's far..."

March 5, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Central Station
"...of the movie's success is due to the stirring performance of Fernanda Montenegro (who has just been nominated for..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Beloved
"...buoyant demonstrations of the transcendent powers of love. The performances of all the central and secondary characters match the..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Slums of Beverly Hills
"...Oftentimes, however, the excellence of the script and several performances outshine the film's camerawork and pacing. Lyonne (who also..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wilde
"...fairly straightforward account of the events. It's Stephen Fry's performance as Wilde that gives the film its flourish. It's..."

June 19, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Michael
Travolta plays an unkempt, beer-swilling, Beatles-quoting angel who – yes – also dances.
"...being Travolta himself. As always, he delivers a magnetic performance and, as has become de rigueur, Travolta dances. And..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Grass Harp
"...The failing is due, in large part, to the performance of the vaguely unconnected Furlong. An actor of limited..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Michael Collins
"...and ponderous in spots, Michael Collins contains some fine performances and a number of compelling sequences in which Collins..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Kansas City
"...society lady and astute modern woman, Leigh gives a performance that out-stylizes anything she has done to date. Mannered..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Prodigal Son
"...expert Yuen Biao (Dragons Forever) gives an infectiously cocky performance as a spoiled young street brawler who receives a..."

July 26, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Multiplicity
"...Boss Film Studios are impressive, as is Keaton's energetic performance as Doug and the three genetically engineered clones named..."

July 19, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

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