Daily Archives: June 4, 1999

Limbo - * * *

Posted on June 4, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

John Sayles directs this Alaskan drama. A fisherman (David Strathairn) is traumatized by an accident at sea. Years later, in his Alaskan hometown, he falls for a lounge singer (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio)…but encounters trouble when his brother (Casey Siemaszko) returns … Continue reading →

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Buena Vista Social Club - * * 1/2*

Posted on June 4, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Wim Wenders directs this documentary about the Cuban jazz scene. Capsule Review: A light documentary, where all of the aging musicians have interesting stories to tell. It’s the music, though, that you’ll remember.

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Instinct - 1/2*

Posted on June 4, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

You always have to be careful when approaching a movie involving gorillas. Things can quickly turn ugly, and you can be left with something resembling Congo or (shudder) Buddy. However, every now and then, you’ll run across a Gorillas in … Continue reading →

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