``The Fantasticks,'' based on the still-running New York stage show that opened in 1960, seemed an even sadder tale. Michael Ritchie filmed it in 1995,... »
The films of Michel Gondry ar…
The films of Michel Gondry aren't for everyone, but viewers who vibe to his playful, cerebral, wildly imaginative sensibility might get a kick out... »
Pieces of April: Comedy-drama…
Pieces of April: Comedy-drama. Starring Katie Holmes, Patricia Clarkson, Oliver Platt. Directed and written by Peter Hedges. (PG-13. 81 minutes. At Bay Area theaters). Peter... »
Code 46 (2004)
Michael Winterbottom's "Code 46" commits a Code 1 violation: It's boring.Do not be boring! Be rude, loud, vulgar, stupid, ignorant, grim, macabre, dirty, but do... »
Reservoir Dogs review
In "Reservoir Dogs," a character gets buckshot in the inclination and spends the sack out of the silver screen bleeding. During this racking ebb and... »
A disreputable cable TV progr…
A disrespectable wire TV programmer, Max Renn (Woods) clicks on channels to find new things for his demonstration. He stops at a sluice showing a... »
Of all Hitchcock’s films, this…
Of all Hitchcock's films, this is the one which most reveals the cover shackles. As usual it evolves from bromide brilliantly plain idea: Stewart, immobilised... »
Off the Black review
"It's a baseball drama/comedy that relies on Nick Nolte to not only hit a home run but pitch a shutout." Reviewed by Dennis Schwartz This is the feature... »
At times it’s like a youth-re…
At times it's like a youth-rebellion fantasy, with teenagers taking to the streets in support of the film's heroes -- three would-be rock stars who... »