Reviews Archive

October 27, 2006

Babel

The lessons of Babel are clear; the lessons of Babel infinitely, infuriatingly less so.

By Michelle Orange

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Catch a Fire

Noyce's well-crafted thriller contrasts the confidence of absolute power with the passion it takes to overthrow it

By Michelle Orange

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October 26, 2006

Death of a President

Ambitious imagining of Bush's assassination could use a little sense of humor

By Eric Kohn

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October 20, 2006

Flags of our Fathers

Eastwood crafts an austere, knowing film about the power of images and the work of the everyday soldier

By Matt Singer

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The Prestige

Jackman, Johansson and Bale work their magic in Christopher Nolan's great thriller

By Michelle Orange

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October 19, 2006

Marie Antoinette

Coppola's queen has everything she could want -- except for an emotional arc

By Matt Singer

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October 18, 2006

Running With Scissors

Magnetic Bening can't save twee Burroughs adaptation from itself

By Michelle Orange

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Sleeping Dogs Lie

Goldthwait's unholy blend of gross-out comedy and romantic comedy makes new film peculiarly riveting

By Vadim Rizov

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October 13, 2006

Deliver Us From Evil

Wrenching documentary looks at a notorious priest and sexual abuse in the Catholic Church

By MIchelle Orange

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October 12, 2006

Man of the Year

Old pros Levinson and Williams turn timely idea into thematic fire sale

By Michelle Orange

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