Author Archives: Madeleine Williams

Star Trek: Insurrection - * 1/2*

Posted on December 11, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

The odd-numbered Star Trek film curse strikes again. For those of you unfamiliar with Star Trek lore, it has been maintained that the only good Star Trek films are those with even numbers. Perhaps in response to this, Paramount stopped … Continue reading →

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Jack Frost - *

Posted on December 11, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

It’s hard to imagine the idea even looked good on paper. Mixing a live action Frosty-the-snowman adventure with a tragic father and son bonding story, Jack Frost is even more unappealing on screen. Michael Keaton plays a blues musician by … Continue reading →

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Psycho - * *

Posted on December 4, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

I’ll admit it up front. I’ve never considered the original Psycho to be one of Hitchcock’s best films. Although a good film, it should be celebrated more for its groundbreaking elements than for its quality. That leads us to what … Continue reading →

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Very Bad Things - * 1/2*

Posted on November 25, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Peter Berg directs this messy (in more ways than one) black comedy. But while it certainly is dark and morbid…someone forgot the laughs in this dreary film. Very Bad Things tells the tale of a bachelor party that goes horribly … Continue reading →

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Ringmaster - [No Tickets]

Posted on November 25, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

At the turn of the millenium, the name Jerry Springer has become synonomous with “trash tv” and everything that has gone wrong with our culture. It’s only fitting, then, that Jerry gets his own movie. But Ringmaster, a half-hearted attempt … Continue reading →

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Home Fries - * * 1/2*

Posted on November 25, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Home Fries is an unusual romantic comedy where you never quite know what to expect. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, the film veers off in a different direction. The end result may leave you disoriented, but its … Continue reading →

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Babe: Pig in the City - * *

Posted on November 25, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

I have to admit, I wasn’t Babe‘s biggest fan. The premise was cute, and the speaking-animal effects were well done, but I still maintain that the original film was well over-praised. Which brings us to Babe: Pig in the City, … Continue reading →

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A Bug’s Life - * * * 1/2*

Posted on November 20, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

The season’s second computer-animated ant tale (following Antz) has finally hit the theaters. It lacks some of the earlier film’s sophisticated humor, but more than makes up for it with its rich animation and endearing characters. The ant colony on … Continue reading →

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The Rugrats Movie - * *

Posted on November 20, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

The Rugrats have made their way from Nickelodeon to the big screen, and the result is, well, alarmingly similar to the television cartoon. For those unfamiliar with the animated series, it is centered on the point of view of several … Continue reading →

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Enemy of the State - * * *

Posted on November 20, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

You’re not paranoid if they’re really after you. That’s the message of Enemy of the State, the latest techno-thriller from director Tony Scott who takes an exciting, if exaggerated, look at the lack of privacy in our increasingly technological society. … Continue reading →

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