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13th CHILD -
LEGEND OF THE JERSEY DEVIL by
Del Harvey
Based upon America's oldest monster myth, and starring Cliff Robertson and Christopher Atkins.
15 MINUTES by Joe Steiff
Excellent concept with great cast loses something in transition to screen.
102 DALMATIANS
by Del Harvey
Disney's sequel to their hit 1996 comedy 101 Dalmatians? Release the
hounds!
SECOND
STRING (2002) by
Andre Archimbaud
2000 A.D. by Del Harvey
Computer programmer Greg is killed by secret agents right in front of his brother Peter, who is drawn into an investigation that includes the Hong Kong Police, CIA, a Singaporean special agent and a woman who claims as his brother's fiancée. Now Peter must summon the courage to save his own life and clear his brother's name....
2001 by
Jon Bastian
Kubrick's classic sci-fi opera.
2019: AFTER THE FALL OF NEW YORK by Alexander Rojas
Apparently, if you have a mullet you can survive nuclear holocaust. Good to know!
21 GRAMS by Alexander Rojas
Incredible film from director of Amores Perros.
24-HOUR PARTY PEOPLE by Laura Abraham
Fun, witty and entertaining. All the things a movie about rock and roll should be.
25TH HOUR by Hank Yuloff
Spike's newest is more homage to NYC than drama.
28 DAYS by Wayne Case
Sandra Bullock's career takes a nose-dive in this sorry tale of a woman out of control.
28 DAYS LATER by Jonathan Shapiro
New horror film best of mediocre harvest.
3000 MILES TO GRACELAND by Hank Yuloff
Kevin Costner and Kurt Russell dress like Elvis impersonators in order to steal millions from a casino? Viva Las Vegas!
40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS by Hank Yuloff
Pretty good comedy vehicle for Josh Hartnett.
42 UP by Del Harvey
Since 1964 Director Michael Apted has been interviewing the same group of people, checking in on their lives every seven years and keeping us riveted with each new installment.
711 OCEAN DRIVE
by A.K. Rode
America' s transition into the postwar boom of the 1950's engendered a new type of noir crime drama in pace with current events.
8 MILE by Hope Villanueva
Director Hanson makes much of rapper's tale.
ABANDON by Joe Steiff
This suspense film is a nice diversion.
ABANDONED by Del Harvey
Rarely seen gem peeks inside the seamier side of late 1940's Los Angeles, as a reporter pursues a missing girl into the bowels of a black market baby racket.
A BEAUTIFUL MIND
by Michael Julianelle
Crowe's Oscar worthy performance helps to overcome some of director Ron Howard's "opiefication" of what could have been a much edgier story.
ABOUT A BOY by Coco Delgado
Hugh grows up funny.
ABOUT SCHMIDT
by Parama Chaudhury and Hank Yuloff
Seems you either you love Jack, or you hate him.
ADAPTATION by Coco Delgado
Nicolas Cage and Meryl Streep in a film about writers and their wacky, wacky world(s).
ALEX &
EMMA
by Hank Yuloff
Hudson & Wilson write from the heart.
ALL ABOUT THE
BENJAMINS by Del Harvey
Ice Cube and Co. try for a funny caper comedy that's a thud.
AMELIE
by Coco Delgado
Destiny, fate, chance...I admit to being kind of captivated by all of these concepts.
A CIVIL ACTION
by Del Harvey
An ambulance chasing lawyer (John Travolta) helps a group of parents take on two large corporate conglomerates who are poisoning their drinking water.
ADVENTURES OF PLUTO NASH by Hank Yuloff
"I don't get paid enough to watch movies like this."
THE ADVENTURES
OF ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE by
Robin Effron
You will believe a squirrel can fly!
ADVENTURES
IN BABYSITTING by Robin
Effron
A fun little film that features a young Elizabeth Shue and just happens to take place in Chicago.
THE AFFAIR OF THE NECKLACE by Joe Steiff
A GUY THING
by
Hank Yuloff
Comedy lovingly shows off talents of rising stars.
A.I.
by Jon Bastian
Perhaps those initials should stand for Almost Incredible...
ALI
by Hope Villanueva
Will Smith gets the Academy's nod with a nomination in his first serious starring lead role.
ALL ABOUT MY
MOTHER by Sudha Narasimhan
Pedro Almodovar's latest is a touching, poignant departure from his typical "politically correct/screwball" comedies.
ALONG CAME
A SPIDER by Sharyn Yuloff
Morgan Freeman reprises his role as Dr. Alex Cross in this prequel to Kiss The Girls.
A
MAN APART by
Chris Wood
Vin's still searching for that one role that will set him apart. This ain't it.
AMERICAN BEAUTY by Midge Wilson, Ph.D.
A perfect film, an indictment of the American Dream, and some scary revelations about American culture are revealed in American Beauty.
AMERICAN OUTLAWS by
Chris Wood
Lawless West apparently still the rule...
AMERICAN
PERFEKT by Del Harvey
Director and screenwriter Paul Chart gave Robert Forster a better role than Jackie Brown in this quirky suspense noir.
AMERICAN
PIE by Jon Bastian
A sex comedy where four boys really do become men, but not in the way they expected - and there's the rub. So to speak.
AMERICAN PIE 2 by Jon Bastian
Have another piece -- it's still fresh.
America's
Prince - The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story
AMERICAN PSYCHO
by Jon Bastian
Director Mary Harron manages to slice and dice a complex book into a bite-size movie and still deliver Brett Easton Ellis' cutting satire of 80's yuppie excess.
AMERICAN
SPLENDOR
by Hank Yuloff
This one's sure to attain cult status swiftly.
AMERICA' S SWEETHEARTS by Janet Branagan
A totally inappropriate vehicle for John Cusack.
A MIGHTY WIND
by
Michael Julianelle
Guest's latest a weak breeze.
Amores perros
by Jon Bastian
Incredible film from Mexico will leave you wondering why the dogs lost out to the dragons in this year's Oscars®
ANALYZE THAT
by
Hank Yuloff
This film might drive you to therapy.
AN AMERICAN RHAPSODY by Hank Yuloff
Stunningly beautiful film from Eva Gardos.
AND
THE BAND PLAYED ON by Del
Harvey
This is the must-see story of the early days of the AIDS virus and the key individuals who led the battle against "death by red tape."
ANDY
WARHOL'S THE CHELSEA GIRLS by
Jenna Joost
Re-examining Warhol's masterpiece of avant-garde cinema.
ANGELA'S ASHES
by Wayne Case
Heart-wrenching story of Irish family struggling to survive at the turn of the century.
ANGEL EYES
by Christina Swosinski
The enchanting Jennifer Lopez lights up this dull thriller, soft romance story.
ANGER
MANAGEMENT
by Hank Yuloff
Jack should be ashamed.
THE ANIMAL
by Ashley Cook
Don't date that boy! He's an animal!
THE ANIMATRIX
by Hank Yuloff
Nine animated short films give us insightful background story and fill in the gaps between the three Matrix films.
THE ANNIVERSARY PARTY
by Jon Bastian
A must-see film from the immensely talented Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alan Cumming.
ANOTHER
DAY IN PARADISE by Matt
Goodman
Come along as James Woods and Melanie Griffith teach a couple of youngsters how to rob, cheat, and kill in this happy little dysfunctional-family drama.
ANOTHER
HEAVEN by
Del Harvey
A spirit, consumed with evil, must exist in the body of another host in order to fulfill its insatiable bloodlust in this Japanese supernatural thriller premiering February 18, 2003.
ANTITRUST
by Hank Yuloff
Sexy Ryan Phillippe has his choice of Rachel Leigh Cook or Claire Forlani, if Tim Robbins would just stop being so overbearing!
ANTWONE
FISHER
by Hank Yuloff
Denzel's first-directed is class act & superb drama.
ANY GIVEN SUNDAY
by Kate Bishop
Oliver Stone takes apart the high-pressure world of professional football.
A
PLACE IN THE SUN by Wayne
Case
George Stevens' classic of the American cinema stars Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift.
APOCALYPSE
NOW REDUX by Jon Bastian
Tinkering with a classic to create a new classic.
ARACHNIA
by Joe Steiff
If you like big, hairy spiders, and babes with big ones that aren't hairy, you'll love this new DVD release!
ARLINGTON
ROAD by Kate Bishop
This is described by Kate as a paranoid little thriller with lots of suspense.
ART OF REVENGE
by Hank Yuloff
New on DVD, tense drama starringThird Eye Blind's lead singer Stephan Jenkins.
ASH WEDNESDAY
by Del Harvey
Actor Edward Burns tries his hand at writing and directing in this indie thriller that's pretty darned good!
AUTUMN IN NEW YORK
by Robin Effron
Predictable romance sugar-coated with gloss and glitz.
BABY
BOY by E.T. Robbins
Is Baby Boy just another Boyz N The Hood?
BAD COMPANY
by
Hank Yuloff
'This action flick Rocks! Sort of...
BANDITS
by Hank Yuloff
Big fun in a story about a very odd trio.
THE BANGER
SISTERS by
Hank Yuloff
Celebrity Deathmatch: Sarandon vs. Hawn!!!
BAISE
MOI by Parama
Chaudhury
The French indie that stunned Cannes.
BARBERSHOP
by
Joe Steiff
An indie film that gets it right.
BATTLE FOR
THE PLANET OF THE APES by
Barry Meyer
Perhaps the best in this series.
BATTLEFIELD:
EARTH by Jon Bastian
John Travolta as an alien invader? But he walks and talks just like that guy from Saturday Night Fever!
BATTLE
OF SHAKER HEIGHTS by
Hank Yuloff
Project Greenlight sure turns out some duds...
BEDAZZLED
by Andrew Lewicky
Liz Hurley and Brendan Fraser star in this remake of the 60's comedy with Raquel Welch and Dudley Moore.
BEHIND
ENEMY LINES
BEING CLAUDINE
by
Parama Chaudhury
Indie wannabe sex comedy.
BEING
THERE by Michael Julianelle
BEING
JOHN MALKOVICH by Jon Bastian
BELOW
by
Mike Julianelle
Confused, murky, best left on ocean's floor.
BEND
IT LIKE BECKHAM by
Parama Chaudhury
Indian girl shuns parents' chosen path for soccer.
BENEATH
THE PLANET OF THE APES by
Barry Meyer
Talking simians, mute humans, telepathic mutants. What more could you ask for in a sequel? Some action, maybe?
BERLIN
EXPRESS by Robert Weston
"The dove of peace was a pigeon - a dead pigeon."
BETTER
LUCK TOMORROW by
Michael Kurhajetz
Justin Lin's sparsely filmed coming of age story.
BETTER
THAN CHOCOLATE by Kate Bishop
BICENTENNIAL
MAN by Hank Yuloff
BIG BULLET
by Del Harvey
Lau Ching-wan and Jordan Chan are just two reasons why you should see this extremely well-acted Hong Kong crime drama.
THE
BIG COUNTRY
by Wayne Case
This classic film was recently featured at American Cinematheque at The Egyptian Theatre, as part of a tribute called "Larger Than Life: Charlton Heston."
THE BIG LEBOWSKI
by Jon Bastian
A critical analysis of the Coen Brothers' critically underrated film
which is about a lot more than a stoner, a kidnapped porn star, bowling
and micturition on a carpet.
The
Big Time (2002) by
Yasmin Hunt
BIKE SQUAD
by Yasmin Hunt
When Man's Best Friend Is In Danger, Who Do You Call?
BILLY ELLIOT
by Wayne Case
This sweet film from England is a sold hit.
BIRDMAN
OF ALCATRAZ by Chris Wright
John Frankenheimer (Ronin) directed this classic film starring Burt Lancaster.
BIRTHDAY GIRL by Hank Yuloff
Even
Nicole in her birthday suit doesn't elevate this one to the level of
video rental.
BLACK HAWK
DOWN by Chris Wood
Leave no man behind...
BLACK
CHRISTMAS by Barry Meyer
The tag line on the poster reads: "If this doesn't make your skin crawl, then it's on too tight."
BLACKBOARDS
by Parama Chaudhury
True & incredible filming of teachers whose classroom is no-man's land of Iran-Iraq border.
BLADE
by Del Harvey
It's the best version of a comic book translated to the big screen, or as Wesley Snipes put it, "Shaft killin' vampires."
BLADE II by
Del Harvey
Sequel is as good as the first!
THE BLAIR WITCH
PROJECT by Kate Bishop
The hype that is The Blair Witch Project.
BLAIR WITCH
2: BOOK OF SHADOWS by Kate
Bishop
Kate returns, one year later, to the scene of the Blair Witch with only one thing in mind: find the evil and kill it!
BLAST FROM THE PAST
by Jon Bastian
It's George of the Jungle without the loincloth, or the story, or the humor.
BLOOD
WORK by Hank Yuloff
A film in need of a transfusion.
BLOOD
SIMPLE by Andrew Lewicky
The Coen Brothers first masterpiece is one of the very
best examples of modern film noir.
BLOODY SUNDAY
by
Joe Steiff
Re-telling of infamous Irish bloodbath.
BLOW
by Hank Yuloff
Johnny Depp stars in this telling of the true story of the individual who opened the door to drug trafficking for South American cartels.
BLOW DRY
by Wayne Case
Tepid UK comedy bolstered by strong cast.
BLUE CRUSH
by
Hank Yuloff
Mixed review? You betcha!
THE
BONE COLLECTOR by Del Harvey
BOB LE FLAMBEUR by
A.K. Rode
Jean-Pierre Melville's Cinematic Valentine to American Film Noir.
BORDER
INCIDENT by A.K. Rode
Honest look at racist attitudes in 40's / 50's Southern California give this noir a harder edge and make it one of our personal favorites.
BORN
TO BE KING
by
Del Harvey
One of the best of the Hong Kong films about the Triads, this film ranks right up there with the best crime films of Coppola or Scorcese.
BORN
TO KILL by Robert Weston
A film about 'the grimmest corners' of the human condition.
BORSTAL BOY by
Bryce Tache
Humdrum boy-loves-boy-loves-girl story.
BOSSA NOVA
by Del Harvey
A delightful screwball comedy from Brazilian director Bruno Barreto.
BOUNCE
by Wayne Case
An enjoyable tale of romance with Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow.
THE BOURNE
IDENTITY by
Hank Yuloff
Matt Damon & Franka Potente spy harder.
BOWFINGER
by Del Harvey
Martin and Murphy team up in one their funniest films.
BOWLING
FOR COLUMBINE by
Laura Abraham
Michael Moore's intriguing new documentary.
BOYS AND
GIRLS by Jon Bastian
Boy meets Girl in a light and fluffy date movie that's amusing enough, even if the Prinze is really a frog.
CATS
& DOGS
by Hank Yuloff
The battle is on between the Felines and the Canines...who will you root for?
THE CAT'S MEOW
by Hope Villanueva
Director Peter Bogdanovich returns to the screen with an all-star cast...but is the film any good?
THE CELL by Andrew Lewicky
A twisted psyche (the filmmaker's) runs amok -- with some success.
CENTER STAGE
by Wayne Case
The new musical your 13-year-old won't want to miss! And guess what? You might not want to, either.
CEMETERY
MAN (1994) by Del Harvey
Early horror film from one of Dario Argento's protege's is better than his master's best!
CHANGING
LANES by Hank Yuloff
'Changing Lanes' is flat out excellent!
CHAOS
by Del Harvey
From the director of Ringu comes a film as shockingly original and thrilling as Memento or Rashomon.
CHARLIE'S
ANGELS by Hank Yuloff
Finally! A film from a Tv show that's worth watching!
CHARLIE'S
ANGELS 2
by Laura Abraham
Mindless boobage throttles promising franchise.
CHARLOTTE
GRAY by Hank Yuloff
The story of an ordinary woman in an extraordinary time.
CHASING PAPI
by Coco Delgado
Delightful tale of young lover's comeuppance.
CHERISH
by
Laura Abraham
Robin Tunney & Liz Phair give you reason to...
CHERRY
FALLS by Barry Meyer
If you haven't had it...you've had it. At Virgin High, it's put out or die.
CHICKEN RUN
by Andrew Lewicky
You will believe a chicken can fly!
CHICAGO
by
Hope Villanueva
The best musical of 2002!
CHINA MOON
by Robert Weston
This example of a contemporary noir film stars Ed
Harris, Madeleine Stowe, and Benicio Del Toro.
CHOCOLAT
by Wayne Case
New film from Lasse Hellstrom doles out delicacies of sweetest kind.
Christmas
Rush (2002) by Yasmin Hunt
CHUCK &
BUCK by Jon Bastian
Mike White's excellent script and his stunning first time performance are only two of the many reasons to recommend Chuck & Buck for your viewing pleasure.
CHUSINGURA
by
Del Harvey
An incredible tale of loyalty and honor, an epic story and a beautiful film, the tale of the 47 loyal ronin is a classic.
CHUTNEY
POPCORN by Sudha Narasimhan
An independent film from a young (east) Indian American that will move you.
THE CIDER HOUSE
RULES by Wayne Case
Another John Irving book is brought to the big screen, and it's definitely worth the Academy nomination.
CINEMA PARADISO
by Janet Marie Mills
Buying this movie probably saved me hundreds of dollars in rental fees.
CINEMANIA
by
Parama Chaudhury
Documentary turns the camera on filmgoers.
CITY BY THE
SEA by
Hope Villanueva
Tight little thriller starring DeNiro and Franco.
CITY OF GOD
by
Barry Meyers
Foreign thriller is part Scorcese, part Tarantino.
CLOCKSTOPPERS by Tracy
Scanlon
Stop! Read this review before
you see this film!
THE CLOSET
by Parama Chaudhury
Une Tres Bonne Comedie Francais
COLLATERAL DAMAGE by Chris Wood
Highest paid actor takes thirty-million dollar paycheck and blows it
all on hats!
THE COLOUR
OF THE TRUTH
by Del Harvey
Anthony Wong gives a tour de force performance in this straightforward crime drama.
COME UNDONE
by Parama Chaudhury
Gay coming of age film is very enjoyable.
CONFIDENCE
by Hank Yuloff
Another half-hearted heist film.
CONQUEST
OF THE PLANET OF THE APES by
Barry Meyer
"If we lose this battle it will become a planet of the apes! The only men that survive will be the weakest!!"
THE CONTENDER
by Del Harvey
Is America ready for a woman in the White House?
COOKIE'S FORTUNE
by Philip Bender
Welcome to Holly Springs...home of murder, mayhem and catfish enchiladas.
THE
COOLIE KILLER
by Del Harvey
Five friends who have given up their former lives as hit men
find themselves being picked off one-by-one when they refuse one last job. Now, the remaining former killer must embark
on a journey of vengeance.
COPLAND
by Del Harvey
Jake LaMotta meets Rocky Balboa in a film that proves Stallone really can act.
THE CORE
by Hank Yuloff
aka, The Bore, The Snore, or Please - No More!
THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO
by Chris Wood
Can revenge heal the wounds of betrayal?
COYOTE UGLY by Wayne
Case and by Hank Yuloff
These two approach this film from different perspectives, but end up looking at it pretty much the same way.
CRACK
UP by Robert Weston
A taut thriller that's become a minor classic of suspense.
CRIME SCENE
by Rusty Johnson
Super model Amber Smith leads a sexy cast in one hot, erotic thriller.
CRIME
WAVE by A.K. Rode
'B' movie with good cast and tight little storyline thanks to Andre de
Toth.
CRIMSON RIVERS
by Del Harvey
A fantastic French suspense thriller starring the great Jean Reno.
CRADLE
2 THE GRAVE
by Del Harvey
Lazy scripting foils B-actioner.
CRADLE WILL ROCK
by Jon Bastian
A story about the turbulent relationship between art, money and politics.
CROCODILE
HUNTER: COLLISION COURSE
by Coco Delgado
Crikey! Is that a wallaby in your pocket?
CROSSFIRE
by Del Harvey
Directed by Edward Dmytryk in 1947, this classic suspense story about a murder committed by a bigoted individual is just as true today as it was then.
CROSSFIRE TRAIL
by Del Harvey
Tom Selleck stars in this fine adaptation of a Louis L'Amour classic western.
CROSSROADS
by Hank Yuloff
Lots of Brittany on display as she loses her bigscreen virginity.
CROUCHING
TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON by D.
Patrick Seitz
The sky's the limit for Ang Lee's stunning homage to the martial-arts pulp fiction he enjoyed in his youth.
CROUPIER
by Robin Effron
Mike Hodges delivers a fine noirish tale of a writer who takes a job as a croupier to better understand what gambling life is all about.
CRUSH
by Hank Yuloff
One for the girls.
CURE
by Del Harvey
Strange, intriguing Japanese thriller crawls into your ear and holds your mind hostage.
CURSE OF THE JADE SCORPION
by Jon Bastian
Woody's tribute to screwball comedy & film noir.
DANCER
IN THE DARK by Steve Smith
Singer Bjork shines in dark and powerful musical drama.
THE DANCER
UPSTAIRS by
Hope Villanueva
Artful thriller from Bardem & Malkovich.
DANCING
AT LUGHNASA by Del Harvey
Five sisters live in a house in the Irish countryside, their lives irrevocably interwoven by family ties and exemplified by the joy and simple ecstasy of a dance on a summer's day.
THE
DANGEROUS LIVES OF ALTAR BOYS
by Parama Chaudhury
Forgive me, Father, for I am 14. So true.
DAREDEVIL
by
Chris Wood
Great action and acting drive superhero film.
DARK BLUE
by
Del Harvey
Triple threat: Kurt Russell, Ron Shelton, James Ellroy.
DARKNESS FALLS
by
John Flores
Why is it so hard to make a good horror film?
DARK SHADOWS
by Joe Steiff
MPI Home Video brings the pioneering TV show to DVD in six separate packages. A must for fans of vampire fiction and this popular, boundary breaking series.
DARK SIDE
by Yasmin Hunt
Unreal Jason Priestly and sexy Janet Kidder and Patsy Kensit steam the screen.
DAVID COPPERFIELD
by Jon Bastian
TNT's production isn't absolute dynamite, but it still gives quite a bang for the buck -- and it might get your kids to turn off the Playstation and stick their nose in a book.
DAY OF THE BEAST
by Del Harvey
Italian horror flick that has a deeper meaning and some pretty good laughs.
DEATH TO SMOOCHY by
Hope Villanueva
Williams goes berserk on Ed Norton in Danny DeVito vehicle.
THE DEEP END
by Joe Steiff
DEMONLOVER
by Michael Kurhajetz.
Avant garde and antisceptic.
DER
SHUH by Robin Effron
Funky and ribald German comedy-Western.
DESERT SAINTS
by
Del Harvey
Another action flick starring Kiefer Sutherland, whose work in 24 proves he's better than this.
DETOUR
by Robert Weston
This grade 'B' suspenser is one of the darket studies in film noir.
DEUCES WILD by Joe Steiff
Talented
cast in film about 50's gang culture.
THE DEVIL'S
BACKBONE by Joe Steiff
Director Guillermo del Toro gives us a truly frightening little ghost story.
DIA
DE LA BESTIA by Del Harvey
This campy Spanish import has a twisted sense of black comedy and wit that make it fun to watch and a "classic," of sorts.
DICKIE ROBERTS
by
Hank Yuloff
When child stars grow up they become funny?
DICK
by Jon Bastian
Funny "what if" film about Watergate and Nixon smoking some green stuff.
DIE
ANOTHER DAY
by Del Harvey
20th Bond is excellent action pic.
DISH
by Joe Steiff
1969, Australia. The Lunar landing. And a warm and funny look at how the world percieved this unique moment in time.
DIVINE SECRETS
OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD by
Wayne Case
Ya ya, blah blah...could have been so much more.
D.O.A.
by A.K. Rode
A noir that just proves the supposition that the slightest misstep by an Honest John (or Jane) can turn a pleasant existence into a one way trip to
Miseryville.
THE DOE BOY
by Jon Bastian
Coming of age tale succeeds with great cast.
DOG
SOLDIERS
by Del Harvey
A surprisingly good horror film from Britain and an excellent little
werewolf tale all on its own.
DOOM GENERATION
by Jon Bastian
It's three for the road in Gregg Araki's "heterosexual" potboiler.
DOUBLE
JEOPARDY by Del Harvey
Passable suspense film with good performances.
DOUBLE VISION
by Del Harvey
Tony Leung and David Morse star in a near perfect crime with supernatural overtones.
DOWN TO YOU
by Wayne Case
A cliche' states that "No one sets out to make a bad movie." This could be an exception.
DOWN WITH
LOVE
by Hope Villanueva
Zellwegger/McGregor in fun little romantic comedy.
DRACULA 2000
by Robert Bach
Updating the classics, with some nice twists and jolts along the way.
DRAGONFLY
by Joe Steiff
The writer/director of Ace Venutra: Pet Detective and The Nutty Professor tries to make a supernatural drama. Huh?
DREAMCATCHER
by Del Harvey
In spite of a very talented assemblage in front of and behind the cameras, no dreams caught here.
DRIVEN
by Hank Yuloff
This Stallone vehicle never gets out of the pits.
DR.
DOLITTLE 2
by Hank Yuloff
What? You've never heard animals talk before?
DR.
STRANGELOVE by Andrew Lewicky
One of Stanley Kubrick's finest works, this is also one of the best "black comedies" ever made and a frightening joke about nuclear war.
DROWNING MONA
by Jon Bastian
Bette and cast flounder in waters more interesting with John (Waters) at helm.
DRUMLINE
by Hank Yuloff
All 'bout the boys 'n girls in the marching band.
DUDLEY
DO-RIGHT by Hank Yuloff
Surprise! This bit of silliness ain't all that bad! Hank sez it's worth a look.
DUETS
by Ashley Cook
Gwenyth Paltrow sings Bette Davis Eyes while Huey Lewis gets dramatic. Hey! It could happen!
DUNGEONS &
DRAGONS by Hank Yuloff
So you say you like fantasy, binky? This ain't it.
DUPLEX
by
Hank Yuloff
Should be torn down for a strip mall.
EIGHT
LEGGED FREAKS by
D. Patrick Seitz
Parody of 50's monster flicks didn't impress Mr. S.
EIGHT-LEGGED
FREAKS
by D. Patrick Seitz
Just out on Video/DVD, this homage to those 50's giant bug flicks is good fun.
EL
CRIMEN DEL PADRE AMARO by
Parama Chaudhury
Tender love tale equals volatile subject matter.
ELEPHANT
by Alexander Rojas
Van Sant returns to indie roots triumphantly.
ELIZABETH
by Del Harvey
Intrigue and treachery in the court of England's "virgin" Queen, a woman-child who must learn to rule her country without losing her soul.
ELLING
by Laura Abraham
It was the No. 1 film in Norway.
THE EMPERORS
CLUB by
Barry Meyer
An inspirational story that forgets to inspire.
EMPIRE
by
Del Harvey
Takes you almost there, then...
END
OF DAYS by Del Harvey
They say, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. So, why did I do this review?
ENEMY AT THE
GATES by D. Patrick Seitz
Jude Law is a sniper in WWII who must battle the Nazi's best, played by Ed Harris.
ENIGMA
by Hank Yuloff
Brit drama of the WWII code-breaking machinery.
ENOUGH
by
Wayne Case
Enough it ain't.
E.T.: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
by Chris Wood
20 years later E.T. phoning home is just as enjoyable, but long distance rates have become ridiculous!
ETERNAL
BLOOD/SANGRE ETERNA
by Del Harvey
Chilean/Spanish horror film about goth kids to take a role-playing
game about vampires a bit too far.
EVELYN
by
Del Harvey
One of the best films of the year 2002 - see it.
THE EVENT
by Hank Yuloff
An indie film worth finding.
EVERYBODY'S
FAMOUS
by Chris Wood
Flemish import works hard to entertain.
EVOLUTION
by Patrick Seitz
Ivan Reitman's back with a new comedy about aliens, and Orlando Jones steals the show.
EYE OF THE BEHOLDER
by D. Patrick Seitz
Even Ashley Judd and Ewan McGregor can't save this flat thriller.
EYES
WIDE SHUT by Jon Bastian
Not an easy film, but the rewards are worth it - if only you're willing to keep your mind wide open.
EXIT WOUNDS
by Hank Yuloff
If you've ever seen Will Sasso do Steven Seagal on MadTV, well, you haven't quite seen this one...but it's awful close.
THE
EXORCIST by Hank Yuloff
How do you review "The Scariest Movie Ever Made"?
EXPECT
THE UNEXPECTED
by Del Harvey
Lau Chang Wan and Simon Yam are cops and brothers in this intense and superb little action thriller.
FELICIA'S JOURNEY
by Doug White
Director Atom Egoyan's loving adaptation of William Trevor's 1994 novel is a gem.
FIRST TARGET
by Del Harvey
TBS' sequel to First Daughter is a good action thriller starring Daryl Hannah as a tough Secret Service agent trying to prevent an assassination plot against the President.
THE FIVE SENSES by Robin Effron
Indie art film relies too much on sensitivity and forgets to make much sense.
FIGHT
CLUB by Kate Bishop
Edward Norton and Brad Pitt go all macho just for the Black & Blue of it.
FIGHT
CLUB DVD by Dave Pietandrea
Dave looks at the DVD version of this 90's ode to nihilism and declares 'Fincher fights the good fight.'
FIGHTING
TEMPTATIONS by
Laura Abraham
Beyonce and Cuba find love and gospel music.
FINDING FORRESTER
by Hank Yuloff
Sean Connery heads a superb cast in this quality film from Gus Van Sant.
FINDING
NEMO by
Hope Villanueva
Pixar makes animation fun to watch...again.
FIRST
STEPS ON MARS by Hank Yuloff
For everyone who grew up with the NASA space launches and dreamed that they could go, Mars has always been a favorite destination.
FLAWLESS
by Hank Yuloff
Joel Schumacher (who ruined the Batman franchise) came up with a heartwarming tale?
FLESH AND
BONE by
Del Harvey
The one that introduced Meg to Dennis, it's still a pretty good little slice of the dark side of life.
FOOD OF LOVE
by
Parama Chaudhury
Fine-tuned emotions and lyrical locations help this Berlin Film Fest entry score.
FORMULA 51
by
Laura Abraham
You can't hide bad filmmaking behind a kilt.
THE FORSAKEN
by Del Harvey
Not bad, but the sequel should be better...
THE FOUR
FEATHERS by
Darin Tretchikoff
Umpteenth remake not worth the celluloid...
FRAILTY
by Mike
Julianelle
What's a kid to do when Dad goes a little nuts?
FRAMED
by Hank Yuloff
The stakes are high. The trap is set. There's no one left to trust. Premiered on TNT.
FREDDY
GOT FINGERED
by Christina M. Swosinski
In which Mr. Green is really unfunny.
FREAKY
FRIDAY
FREEZE ME
by Del Harvey
A powerful and stirring indictment on the violence some men visit upon women.
FRIDA
by
Laura Abraham
Wonderful, beautiful, eloquent.
FROM HELL
by Michael Julianelle
Hughes Brothers turn out a truly scary version of the Jack The Ripper yarn.
FULL
FRONTAL
by E.T. Robbins
Soderbergh shoots a turkey.
FULL THROTTLE
by Del Harvey
Top motorcycle racer is forced to reevaluate his way of life after serious accident and loss of close friend.
GALAXY
QUEST by Jon Bastian
Sigourney Weaver takes on some aliens again - only this time it's supposed to be a comedy.
GANGS OF
NEW YORK by
Jon Bastian
Epic and gripping film work from Scorsese.
THE
GENERAL'S DAUGHTER by Del
Harvey
Disappointing film does not suffer for having James Woods in the cast.
THE GENERAL, COPS,
THE PLAYHOUSE by Jon Bastian
Whether you've never seen a Buster Keaton film or you're a
big fan, these three classics from Kino on Video showcase
this legendary genius of the silent era.
GET
CARTER by Del Harvey
Updating of 70s action flick improves on the original.
GET OVER IT
by Wayne Case
Kirsten Dunst is excellent in this romantic comedy from the director of Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss.
GHOST DOG: WAY
OF THE SAMURAI by Yancey
Strickler
Offbeat director Jim Jarmusch provides this homage to the way of the ancient Japanese warrior combined with contemporary hip-hop and old-time gangsters.
GHOST RIG
by Yasmin Hunt
Surviving a malevolent evil on an abandoned oil rig.
GHOST SHIP
by
Joe Steiff
Few chills on this sinking ship.
GHOSTWORLD:
PRO by Coco Delgado
GHOSTWORLD: CON by Todd Kimmelman
Two takes on the latest from the creator of Crumb.
GHOSTS OF MARS
by D. Patrick Seitz
...falls victim to bad 'Carpentry.'
THE GIFT by Hank Yuloff
Expert suspense from Sam Raimi and all-star cast.
GIGANTIC
by Coco Delgado
Documentary of band They Might Be Giants.
GINGER
SNAPS by Del Harvey
Good low-budget entry in the werewolf category takes an interesting perspective from a pair of Goth girls with a morbid obsession.
GINGER
SNAPS (2000) by Del Harvey
Good low-budget entry in the werewolf category takes an
interesting perspective from a pair of Goth girls with a
morbid obsession.
GIRL, INTERRUPTED
by Hank Yuloff
Angelina Jolie got the Best Supporting Actress nod for her performance in this one.
GLADIATOR
by Jon Bastian
Ridley Scott's attempt to bring back 1950's gladiator epics revives all the cheese, none of the splendor.
THE GOLD RUSH
by Michael Koenig
A Tramp seeks love and wealth in Chaplin's masterpiece,
which blends comedy and pathos with a dream-like
simplicity.
THE GOLEM by
Michael Koenig
A clay statue is brought to life in order to save the
Jewish ghetto of Prague, but soon turns against his
master in this German silent classic.
GONE IN 60 SECONDS / SHAFT by Hank Yuloff
Fast cars and tough cops. Times are hard out on the streets...
GONIN
by Del Harvey
Five desperate men plot to steal a fortune from the local Yakuza in what is either the perfect crime or a death wish.
GOOD BOY!
by Hank Yuloff
Or, how not to make a film.
GOODBYE
LENIN
by Jerome de Groot
Requiem for a dream...
THE
GOOD GIRL
by Hank Yuloff
Jennifer Aniston heads great cast in fine indie.
GOSFORD PARK
by Parama Chaudhury
Tea at four. Dinner at eight. Murder at midnight.
THE GREAT TRAIN
ROBBERY by Del Harvey
Barely 10 minutes long, it was the first of its kind and
it helped create a multi-billion dollar industry.
GREED by
Michael Koenig
Turner Classic Movies' version of Erich von Stroheim's
mulilated classic is a remarkable glimpse at one of the
greatest films that we will never see.
THE GREEN MILE
by Hank Yuloff
King, Hanks and Director Frank Darabont give us this superb, if long, film.
THE GRINCH
by Hank Yuloff
The test of his life: Is Jim Carrey better than a cartoon?
GUN SHY
by Hank Yuloff
Liam Neeson and Sandra Bullock in the same film ought to spell pure box office success. Well, things don't always work out the way we'd think...
THIS
GUN FOR HIRE by Robert Weston
The classic noir about a hit man who falls in love with Veronica Lake. Poor guy.
THE GURU
by
Hank Yuloff
East meets West in fun romantic comedy.
HALLOWEEN:
RESURRECTION by
Yasmin Hunt
Series entry No. 8 and Mike Myers is still a cut-up.
HANNIBAL by Hank Yuloff
He's back! And he's hungry.
HAPPY ACCIDENTS by Coco Delgado
Time travel, true romance & mystery.
THE
HARDER THEY FALL by A.K. Rode
Bogie's last film is a stark expose of the racket that was boxing in the late 50's.
HARRY POTTER & THE SORCERER'S STONE
by Jon Bastian and Parama Chaudhury
Every
child from 8 to 80's on this monkey's back.
HARRY POTTER
& THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
by
Coco Delgado
Sequel's more fun than the first one.
HART'S WAR
by Del Harvey
Willis is great in film that's more drama than war film.
THE
HAUNTING by Phil Bender
Remake of what is considered by many to be the scariest film of all time.
HEAD OF
STATE
by Hank Yuloff
Bernie Mac is the funniest man here.
HEAD OVER HEELS by Wayne Case
Freddie Prinze and Monica Potter flounder in misguided comedy.
HEARTBREAKERS by Jay Henry
Good comedy caper feature for Hewitt and cast.
HEART OF
STONE by Yasmin Hunt
Angie Everhart finds true lust in James Wilder.
HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH by Hope
Villanueva
What is that? It's a what? It's how big?
HEIST by Hank Yuloff
David
Mamet directs hot new crime film.
HEIST by Hank Yuloff
Writer-Director David Mamet's finest work is this terse, toughly scripted heist caper flick with more plot twists and turns than an Oriental puzzle.
HIGH CRIMES by
Hank Yuloff
Second pairing of Judd/Freeman not worth it.
HIGH FIDELITY by D. Patrick Seitz
John Cusack not only stars but co-produces and co-scripts this very
fine film version of Nick Hornby's novel.
HIGHLANDER: ENDGAME by D. Patrick
Seitz
Friends don't let friends watch sequels this devoid of merit.
HOLLOW MAN by Wayne Case and by
Hank Yuloff
Director Paul Verhoeven has a smashing good time with special effects
in this one.
HOLLYWOOD
ENDING by Parama Chaudhury
Allen's latest is so funny it grows on you.
HOLY SMOKE! by Wayne Case
HORROR
FILMS: THE DECLINE OF FEAR by Del Harvey
Whatever happened to fun in horror films? Del wants to know.
THE
HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
by Parama Chaudhury
Sherlock Holmes' story has been filmed many times, but never starring the best actor ever to don the Deerstalker.
THE HOURS
by
Joe Steiff
Three of our best actresses in a beautifully told film.
HOUSE
OF THE DEAD
by Josh Gloer
"Dead" describes this lame film perfectly.
House
Rules (2003) by
Laura Abraham
HOUSE
OF WAX by Molly Keil
Old classic with master villain Vincent Price still a favorite.
HOW HIGH
HOW
TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS
by
Hank Yuloff
Miss Kate's dazzling in sly comedy romp.
THE HULK
by Mike Julianelle
Ang Lee directs this FX-laden tale fueled with rage.
THE HUMAN
STAIN by
Hank Yuloff
Roth's novel translated to screen beautifully.
THE HUNTED
by
Del Harvey
Great action/suspense film from Director Friedkin.
HUNTING
HUMANS by Del Harvey
It's open season on the unsuspecting in this chilling slice-of-death portrait of pathological bloodlust.
I AM SAM
by Joe Steiff
Forest Gump meets Kramer vs. Kramer...
I
am trying to break your heart
by Del Harvey
aka Wilco: The Movie, is best documentary of year.
ICE AGE by
Bryche Tache
Funny, funny, funny stuff!
IDENTITY
by D. Patrick Seitz
Tidy little murder mystery keeps your attention.
IGBY
GOES DOWN
by Hank Yuloff
Another tale of dysfunctional coming-of-age.
ILSA,
SHE-WOLF OF THE S.S.
by Jon Bastian
Dyanne Thorne gives her all and then some in her first of three performances as the infamous Ilsa, but whether you'll want to give any of your time to this depraved Nazi gorefest is a toss-up.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Laura Abraham
Yet another version of Oscar Wilde's classic story.
IMPOSTOR
INSOMNIA
by Del Harvey
Swedish films are often like their food: cold, wet, and far from their natural frozen waters.
IN
A LONELY PLACE by Del Harvey
This film noir was made during the height of the McCarthy Era, by anti-establishment film star Humphrey Bogart with stunning femme fatale Gloria
Grahame.
IN
THE BEDROOM by Parama
Chaudhury
Disturbing subject matter treated well enough...
IN THE
CUT
by Hank Yuloff
Hank enjoyed just two things in this film...
INTOLERABLE
CRUELTY by
Coco Delgado
The most un-Coenlike Coen Bros. film ever!
INVINCIBLE
by
Joe Steiff
Werner Herzog's latest a challenge, but worth it.
THE IN-LAWS
by Hank Yuloff
Remake stars Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks as FBI agent and dentist in madcap comedy fomp.
THE IN CROWD
by Kate Bishop
Bad movie! Go away, bad movie!
THE
INSIDER by Andy Walton
The film that launched Russell Crowe's career.
INVINCIBLE
by
Joe Steiff
Werner Herzog's latest a challenge, but worth it.
IRIS by
Parama Chaudhury
Avoiding the feel-good sentimentality of certain other recent films about mental illness, Iris is ultimately saved by its amazing cast.
IRON
MONKEY
IRON MONKEY
by Del Harvey
Directed by the choreographer for The Matrix and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
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