Monthly Archives: December 1995

Othello - * * *

Posted on December 8, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Condensed version of the Shakespeare tragedy. Laurence Fishburne is Othello, the talented general serving the Duke of Venice. At the outset of the film, he and a senator’s daughter, Desdemona (Irene Jacob), are married in secret. His ancient, Iago (Kenneth … Continue reading →

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Father of the Bride, Part II - * *

Posted on December 8, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Sequel to the remake Father of the Bride and remake of the sequel Father’s Little Dividend. Steve Martin is George Banks, a man with a perfect life…that is going to change radically. His daughter (married off in the first film), … Continue reading →

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Things to Do In Denver When You’re Dead - *

Posted on December 1, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead tries to emulate Pulp Fiction, but bungles the job badly. Jimmy The Saint (Andy Garcia) is a reformed gangster who is brought back in by his former mob boss (Christopher Walken) to … Continue reading →

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Wild Bill - * *

Posted on December 1, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

An incoherent portrait of the aging Wild Bill Hickok. Jeff Bridges plays the title role, which ranges from a young plainsman, to an older half-blind weary gunfightger. At his side are loyal compatriots Calamity Jane (Ellen Barkin), and Charlie (John … Continue reading →

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White Man’s Burden - *

Posted on December 1, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

A “what-if” racial story that doesn’t pack a punch. The movie is set in an alternate universe in which the white and black racial roles have been reversed. John Travolta plays a struggling lower class factory worker who is let … Continue reading →

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