Daily Archives: March 21, 1997

Crash - *

Posted on March 21, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

David Cronenberg’s examination of automobile-eroticism is a failed experiment. James Spader stars as James Ballard, a jaded Hollywood producer who is bored with life and spends his time comparing extramarital affairs with his jaded wife, Catherine (Deborah Kara Unger). One … Continue reading →

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Selena - * *

Posted on March 21, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Routine biography of the slain Tejano singer. Jennifer Lopez stars as Selena, who has a natural talent for singing. Her father (Edward James Olmos) was a failed musician in the 60s (he was part of a hispanic doo-wop group, failing … Continue reading →

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Liar Liar - * * *

Posted on March 21, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Jim Carrey’s best comedy suffers only from a cloying excess of sweetness. He tackles his straightest role, that of attorney, and compulsive liar, Fletcher Reede. His knack for twisting the truth may win him partnership at his law office, but … Continue reading →

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