Monthly Archives: July 1998

Pi - *

Posted on July 10, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Darren Aronofsky makes his directoral debut with this uneven paranoid thriller, pi. It’s filled with plenty of new concepts and ideas, but also with a healthy dose of pretension. Max Cohen (Sean Gullette) is a brilliant mathematician on the borders … Continue reading →

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Small Soldiers - * * *

Posted on July 10, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

If Toy Story told the story of what would happen if everyone’s favorite childhood toy came to life, then Small Soldiers tells the story of what would happen if today’s violent action figures sprung to life. The result is a … Continue reading →

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Madeline - * * *

Posted on July 10, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

This adaptation of Ludwig Bemelmans’ classic children’s book, Madeline, is mostly faithful to the original. Unfortunately, the alterations are the film’s weakest link. Hatty Jones stars as the title character, an orphaned girl adopted by the church, and attending a … Continue reading →

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Lethal Weapon 4 - * *

Posted on July 10, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

After an absence of six years, the Lethal Weapon series delivers its fourth installment. However, this rushed production shows many signs of a rushed production and overall wear. It’s been over ten years, and the ready-to-retire Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) … Continue reading →

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There’s Something About Mary - * * * 1/2*

Posted on July 9, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Peter and Bobby Farrelly (the creators of Dumb and Dumber, and Kingpin) have turned their sights onto a romantic comedy. And in There’s Something About Mary, the masters of bad taste have managed to create a surprisingly good film, their … Continue reading →

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Armageddon - * *

Posted on July 1, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Armageddon, the second of this year’s death-from-above thrillers (the first being Deep Impact), has entered our atmosphere. And though it hardly fizzles out in the atmosphere, it is far from being a global killer. Just to give you an example … Continue reading →

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