Author Archives: Madeleine Williams

Meet Joe Black - * * *

Posted on November 13, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Meet Joe Black is your classic boy-meets-girl, boy-likes-girl, boy-gets-killed-in-horrible-accident, supernatural-entity-takes-over-boy’s-body, supernatural-entity-falls-in-love-with-girl story. Based on the 1934 film Death Takes a Holiday, Meet Joe Black is a well acted romantic drama which explores the meanings of life and love. William Parrish … Continue reading →

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I’ll Be Home For Christmas - *

Posted on November 13, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

It must be the holiday season already. Stores are stocked with decorations galore, and the local theaters are stocked with “feel-good” holiday films, like I’ll Be Home for Christmas. However, don’t be fooled by its title…you aren’t likely to build … Continue reading →

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I Still Know What You Did Last Summer - 1/2*

Posted on November 13, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

You’ve got to love the slasher genre’s amazing productivity, despite the lack of imagination. It’s a little like a broken factory: it keeps churning out faulty parts, but at least it does it efficiently. With the latest slasher sequel, clumsily … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth - * * * 1/2*

Posted on November 6, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Elizabeth is a loose biopic of the early years of Queen Elizabeth I. It may be a period piece, but it sure doesn’t feel like one. Thick with intrigue, and even thicker with strong performances, Elizabeth is actually more thrilling … Continue reading →

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The Siege - * * *

Posted on November 6, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

What steps are necessary to control domestic terrorism? How far do you go to combat an evil that hides among us? Those are among the questions that are asked by The Siege, a political thriller which goes a bit deeper … Continue reading →

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The Waterboy - * * 1/2*

Posted on November 6, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

After his attempt to broaden his appeal with The Wedding Singer, Adam Sandler returns back to familiar ground in The Waterboy. It may not be terribly innovative, but Sandler’s in peak form, and he delivers a humorous (if predictable) comedy. … Continue reading →

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Living Out Loud - * * 1/2*

Posted on October 30, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Living Out Loud is a rather unconventional romantic comedy, as if you couldn’t tell that by its unlikely leads: Holly Hunter and Danny DeVito. However, with strong characters and an unusual storytelling style, it slowly manages to win us over. … Continue reading →

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John Carpenter’s Vampires - * *

Posted on October 28, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Hot on the heels of Blade, we are treated to another vampire-slayer tale, this time from director John Carpenter. While not one of his best directoral efforts, there are enough scares in John Carpenter’s Vampires to please the casual moviegoer. … Continue reading →

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American History X - * * * 1/2*

Posted on October 28, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

American History X is a powerful examination of the destructive allure of racism and hatred. Boistered by some impressive performances, paints a vivid picture of how mindless hatred can tear society, and an individual family, apart. Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton) … Continue reading →

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Orgazmo - *

Posted on October 23, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Orgazmo is a movie that feels like one of those “before they were famous” photos. Made by the creators of South Park, before that show ever hit the air, this spoof of “adult” films and kung-fu movies shows some comic … Continue reading →

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