Author Archives: Madeleine Williams

Halloween H20 - 1/2*

Posted on August 5, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Michael Myers is back (yawn), and, oooh, aren’t we scared. This seventh entry into the Halloween series has eschewed its traditional numeral in favor of the more cryptic H20 (it’s been 20 years since the original Halloween…get it?) However, don’t … Continue reading →

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The Governess - * * 1/2*

Posted on July 31, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

The Governess is a romantic drama that’s like an overripe peach. It has a strong core, but a soft, mushy outside. Minnie Driver stars as Rosina da Silva, a devout Jewish girl in 19th century London. After her beloved father … Continue reading →

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Full Tilt Boogie - * *

Posted on July 31, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Most documentaries about the making of a movie are purely promotional tools. Occasionally, you’ll run across a documentary such as Hearts of Darkness, which breaks all the boundaries and reveals something beyond the mundane techniques of the filmmaking process. Full … Continue reading →

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BASEketball - * * 1/2*

Posted on July 31, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

The first film to take advantage of the South Park craze has hit the big screens. Starring the creators of Comedy Central’s crudely funny animated show, BASEketball is a hamhanded attempt to merge their brand of offbeat insult humor with … Continue reading →

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The Parent Trap - * * *

Posted on July 26, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Ahhh…Disney is back with yet another remake. This time, they tackle The Parent Trap. The result is remarkably amiable and entertaining, if a bit long. Hallie Parker and Annie James are twins (both played by Lindsay Lohan), each of whom … Continue reading →

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The Negotiator - * * *

Posted on July 25, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Like a successful hostage negotiation, hostage negotiation dramas tend to follow a set pattern. As such, most hostage films fall into one of two camps: those where you sympathize with the hostage takers (see Dog Day Afternoon, or Cadillac Man), … Continue reading →

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Saving Private Ryan - * * * *

Posted on July 24, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Spielberg has done it again. He revisits his familiar stomping grounds of World War II to deliver his latest masterpiece. This time, he tackles the war itself, delivering a vivid portrait of modern warfare from the common soldier’s point of … Continue reading →

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Mafia! - *

Posted on July 24, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Director Jim Abrahams was one of the original trio who ushered in the nonstop-joke spoof genre with their seminal film Airplane! However after eighteen years and countless clones, the genre has lost its luster. Abrahams latest film, Mafia!, isn’t the … Continue reading →

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Ever After - * * 1/2*

Posted on July 24, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

The fairy tale of Cinderella has been retold many times over the years. However, it isn’t often that such a retelling results in a film as revisionist in Ever After. Eliminating the fantastical elements (pumpkins and fairy godmothers), while enhancing … Continue reading →

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Disturbing Behavior - * *

Posted on July 24, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

There’s a nugget of a good thriller hidden deep inside Disturbing Behavior, just waiting to get out. Unfortunately, it never gets a chance, and is instead buried in pseudo-thrilling moments mostly borrowed from bad horror films. Retreating from troublesome family … Continue reading →

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