Things You Can Tell Just By Looking At Her (USA; 109min.) directed by: Rodrigo Garcíastarring: Glen Close; Cameron Diaz; Calista Flockhart; Kathy Baker; Holly Hunter Ellen says: “Unfortunately this film apparently suffered from lack of release. Thank God for
Read the review...The Man Who Wasn’t There (2001)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3 cats
Director: Joel Coen
Starring: Adam Alexi-Malle | Billy Bob Thornton | Frances McDormand | Scarlett Johnansson
Bob says: “I think it’s fair to say that the Coens are brilliant, and they have a great understanding of the cinema. The problem is that they know it, and they have a tendency to be intellectual snobs. Their films
Read the review...The Taste of Others (2001)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 4.125 cats
Director: Agnès Jaoui
Starring: Agnès Jaoui | Alain Chabat | Anne Alvaro | Brigitte Catillon | Gérard Lanvin | Jean-Pierre Bacri
Diane says: “This French film is one of those goodies about real people, like YOU CAN COUNT ON ME. It was written by Agnès Jaoui and her husband Jean-Pierre Bacri, was directed by Jaoui who plays a supporting role, and
Read the review...Tape (2001)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3 cats
Director: Richard Linklater
Starring: Ethan Hawke | Robert Sean Leonard | Uma Thurman
Laura says: “Ethan Hawke, an actor who recently has delivered moribund performances, is charged as Vince, at once an overactive adolescent and pothead philosopher. Linklater should remain Hawke’s director of choice as he hasn’t been this good since BEFORE SUNRISE.
Read the review...America’s Sweethearts (2001)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 2.75
Director: Joe Roth
Starring: Billy Crystal | Catherine Zeta-Jones | John Cusack | Julia Roberts
Robin says: “I had high hopes for AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS what with its stellar ensemble cast and all. Julia Roberts is actually developing into an actor and does a good job as the self-deprecating, loyal sister to the star. She maintains
Read the review...Taboo (2001)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Nagisa Oshima
Starring: Ryuhei Matsuda | Shinji Takeda | Tadanobu Asano | Takeshi Kitano
Marc says: “I would strongly suggest missing TABOO. Saw it yesterday and it lacked intellectual challenge, stunning visuals, and narrative coherence. I imagine that culture differences play some part to not understanding this film. Impenetrable may be the best discretion
Read the review...Suzhou River (2001)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Ye Lou
Starring: Hua Zhongkai | Jia Hongshen | Zhou Xun
Laura says: “SUZHOU RIVER questions identity and reality within the confines of a harsh environment. It’s tough, edgy, jaded and romantic. Lou Ye’s accomplished a lot with very little.” 3 1/2 cats For Laura’s complete review: “http://www.reelingreviews.com/suzhouriver.htm” Michael says:
Read the review...Startup.com (2001)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3 cats
Director: Chris Hegedus | Jehane Noujaim
Ellen says: “I enjoyed this documentary and thought the filmmakers did a great job of showing the story of two high school friends who start an internet company. The filmmakers probably had to film a lot of events over a
Read the review...Things Behind the Sun (2001)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 1.75
Director: Allison Anders
Starring: Don Cheadle | Gabriel Mann | Kim Dickens | Rosanna Arquette
Michael says: “I’m going to have to file this latest film by Allison Anders (SUGARTOWN; GAS, FOOD, LODGING) under intriguing disappointment. I’m a big fan of Anders’ films, but this one just didn’t work. Sherry (Kim Dickens) is a burgeoning
Read the review...Spring Forward (2001)
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3 cats
Director: Tom Gilroy
Starring: Campbell Scott | Liev Schreiber | Ned Beatty | Peri Gilpin
Laura says: “Gilroy’s playwright background is stamped all over his film debut to its detriment, however. Gilroy’s decision to film over the course of a year was a plus for the actors, allowing them to form their bond gradually. Yet,
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