Reviews Archive

November 21, 2006

The History Boys

Insightful, poignant stage adaptation patiently unfolds into one of year's best films

By Vadim Rizov

Déjà Vu

Washington and director Scott re-team for an entertaining if mistimed summer action exercise

By Vadim Rizov

November 17, 2006

Bobby

Liberal idealism of the 1960s gets an all-star cast in Estevez's comeback

By Vadim Rizov

Fast Food Nation

Linklater's adaptation of the famous exposé succumbs to its own earnestness

By Michelle Orange

Casino Royale

Daniel Craig brings freshness to Bond franchise; the script, unfortunately, does not

By Matt Singer

November 16, 2006

For Your Consideration

Loathing overtakes humor in Guest's send-up of Hollywood's awards frenzy

By Vadim Rizov

November 10, 2006

Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

Director Shainberg showcases Kidman's portrait -- at his subject's expense

By Michelle Orange

Stranger Than Fiction

Ferrell and Gyllenhaal lead a strong cast out of the meta-plot wilderness

By Michelle Orange

November 3, 2006

Volver

Cruz has the role of her career in Almodovar's hand-stitched, gentle giant of a film

By Michelle Orange

November 2, 2006

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

Continuation of boorish TV character's American journey an infuriating, bold comic experience worth having

By Eric Kohn