“Cheaper by the Dozen” is an updated version of the 50+ year old film which starred Clifton Webb and Myrna Loy. A pleasant piece of fluff for the holidays. Think a slightly better than average “made for tv”. Stay for the out-takes or you’ll miss the best part. GRADE = “B-”
“Calendar Girls”
“Calendar Girls” is a mildly amusing film based upon actual events about a group of mature women in England who, in order to raise money, spice up the annual fund-raising calendar by appearing nude. Except for the script, a lot of effort went into this production. I would have swapped the leads because Helen Mirren’s […]
Lorelie Digs “”In America””
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Jenny looks at Ron Howard’s “”The Missing””
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Cruise Battles on in “The Last Samurai” by Andrew Haas
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“The Missing”
“The Missing” is a miss. Sorry, Ron, but instead of another homerun, you have a strikeout. This western is overlong and exhausting to watch. Better editing would help but would not make it what most people are expecting. Actors seen to be going through the motions. GRADE = “C”
“The Barbarian Invasions”
“The Barbarian Invasions” is a French- Canadian fantasy about a dying, hedonistic, 50-something, divorced, small-time college professor. Writer/ director Denys Arcand attempts to cutely putdown organizations, nationalities, professions, (and even 9/11) while providing lessons on how to cook/snort heroin. Lots of sex talk but no nudity. Editing leaves a lot to be desired. Performances range […]
A sour note: “”The Singing Detective””
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All Aboard! Sean adores “”The Station Agent””
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“”Glass”” shatters expectations
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“”Gothika”” Does Not Disappoint, By Leslie Dey
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