Michael says: “In its examination of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict LEMON TREE doesn’t say anything new or surprising, but by focusing on how it changes the lives of two women on opposite sides of that conflict, it speaks deeply and effectively.
Bruce says: “**SPOILERS** “JUST ANOTHER LOVE STORY isn’t. That title is strictly tongue-in-cheek. The film begins with a prologue: three love scenes involving the three main characters – Jonas (Anders W. Berthelsen), his wife Mette (Charlotte Fich) and Julia (Rebecka
Bruce says: “Jasira (Summer Bishil) is just thirteen. Her sexual awakening is triggered by a potpourri of clues. Most involve mixed messages. Her mother’s boyfriend offers to shave her pubic area; her whining, hubristic father is screwing his girlfriend within
Jason says: “Every site I’ve seen that tags movies by genres lists TEETH as a horror movie, but I’m not sure that’s really the best description. Sure, if you’re a guy, the very concept of vagina dentata is scary as
Michael says: “Jonathan Demme is a little too self-indulgent for my tastes for his dogmaesque attempt in RACHEL GETTING MARRIED. Ann Hathaway plays Kym, a young woman taking a break from rehab to attend her sister’s wedding. She will be
Diane says: “Marilyn Agrelo’s MAD HOT BALLROOM is another in the growing field of docu’s following a competition. Here, New York fifth-graders vie in ballroom dancing. Agrelo’s attempts to delve into the home lives and views of her subjects ends
Clinton says: “Back to the docs. I’d venture to call this one ‘cool and crazier,’ which, despite the cheesiness of the pun, is a pretty accurate reflection of the Screaming Men Choir. These Finnish rebels get together once a week
Diane says: “Sentimental docu about the rural French teacher. I fell in love with the young student, JoJo.” 3 cats Georgette says: “I truly enjoyed this quiet little documentary. I liked the way that we only learn about the
Laura says: “Writer/director Ki-duk Kim has created a quiet, pensive reflection on two unhappy people who connect via horrific acts of self-mutilation. While not for all tastes, THE ISLE is a compelling meditation, although unravelling its mysteries may require multiple
Ivy says: “Well, we pushed this one to the 2003 nominations and I went to see it the today. And now I wish we had just gotten it out of the way instead of dragging it out to next year.