Diane says: “Didn’t John Sayles’ movies used to be good? Especially after seeing MARIA FULL OF GRACE, this pic dealing with undocumented laborers is bad. It looks bad. The script is bad. Exposition is belabored (even going so far as
Michael says: “Alexander Payne’s look at the male in middle-age crisis if fun, well-written, and winning rave reviews from Chlotrudis members. I liked it, but you won’t be seeing it on any of my top of the year lists. Clearly
Bruce says: “The great power of SILENT WATERS lies in its story. “In 1947, British India was separated into the Muslim state of Pakistan (with two sections West and East) and Hindu India. The transition was not easy or without
Georgette says: “Every 12 years a massive Hindu festival takes place in Prayag, Uttar Pradesh where the Ganges (Ganga) and Yamuna rivers meet. The holiest swamis, gurus, and living saints gather to discuss religious doctrine, sing, and most importantly, bathe
Bruce says: “ELLE EST DES NOTRES is a very black comedy although it is billed as drama. Christine (Sasha Andres) is an unemployed office worker getting temp jobs wherever she can. To cover up her precarious employment situation she often
Beth says: “So last month or so, thanks to Clint’s last minute offer of a free pass to its Boston sneak preview, I went to see SHAUN OF THE DEAD almost 100% clueless about it (an exceedingly rare state for
Ivy says: “My phrase for this movie is: She Hate It. “Although Kerry Washington’s performance was good, and there were lots of good appearances from some of my other favorite indie actresses I do think that the film was more
Chris says: “I had mixed feelings about this ambitious but flawed first feature from director Rodrigo Bellott. Beginning in Bolivia and ending up at a prototypical American University, it tracks a cast of young adults undergoing various sexual awakenings, experiences
Michael says: “This hilarious spoof on kung fu films blends the art of Shaolin kung fu and soccer! If that sounds wacky, then you’ve got a good idea what SHAOLIN SOCCER will give you. It’s also incredibly sweet, and awfully
Michael says: “As a follow-up to the controversial FAT GIRL, Breillat serves up something highly original and self-reflexive. At the core of FAT GIRL’s controversy is a 12 – 20 minutes (depending on how you measure it) seduction/sex scene involving
