Monthly Archives: October 1997

Seven Years in Tibet - * * 1/2*

Posted on October 8, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

The first of this season’s two Dalai Lama related stories, Seven Years in Tibet is likely to be more successful of the two, due to its casting alone. Brad Pitt is the star of Seven Years in Tibet, versus an … Continue reading →

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Gang Related - * * *

Posted on October 8, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

You’d think a film with a title like “Gang Related” would be yet another inner city drama about an innocent youth trying to survive amid gangs, drugs and violence. Well, think again. Although the film does involve drugs and violence, … Continue reading →

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Fast, Cheap and Out of Control - * * * 1/2*

Posted on October 3, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Fast, Cheap and Out of Control is a fascinating documentary by Errol Morris. In an almost surreal style, it focuses on four very different men, and is able to draw conclusions about society at large. Dave Hoover is a professional … Continue reading →

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U-Turn - *

Posted on October 3, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Oliver Stone returns to directing, and for the first time in a while, he tackles a film without any obvious political agendas. U-Turn is a thriller, based on John Ridley’s novel, Stray Dogs. In it, Oliver Stone proves he’s no … Continue reading →

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Kiss the Girls - * * 1/2*

Posted on October 3, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

James Patterson’s novel, Kiss the Girls, is the inspiration for the latest serial-killer-hunter movie. Gary Fleder directs this competent, but somewhat lacking adaptation. Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) is a famous Washington D.C. forensic psychologist. Normally, he tries not to get … Continue reading →

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