Category Archives: 1999

Cookie’s Fortune - * * *

Posted on April 2, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Director Robert Altman’s latest film, Cookie’s Fortune, is an easygoing portrait of a small Southern town and its eccentric inhabitants. The film doesn’t have a lot to say, and it takes its time in doing it…but it’s a pleasant and … Continue reading →

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The Out-of-Towners - * *

Posted on April 2, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

If it worked once before, why not try it again? That seems to be the motto behind the new comedy, The Out-of-Towners. Not only is it reuniting Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn (who worked wonderfully in Housesitter), but the project … Continue reading →

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The Matrix - * * * 1/2*

Posted on March 31, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Mention a science fiction film starring Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne and you might conjure up frightening images of Johnny Mnemonic or Event Horizon. However, their new film, The Matrix, is a dazzling and unique work that will certainly put … Continue reading →

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10 Things I Hate About You - * 1/2*

Posted on March 31, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Ten Things I Hate About 10 Things I Hate About You: 10. The Downsizing of Shakespeare. Poor William Shakespeare. Who’d have thought his plays could sink so low. 10 Things I Hate About You is loosely (very loosely) based upon … Continue reading →

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Never Been Kissed - * * 1/2*

Posted on March 26, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Never Been Kissed is a film about second chances. Similar in ways to Peggy Sue Got Married, the film gives its lead character a chance to relive her not-so-glorious days of high school (albeit without the time travel twist). Never … Continue reading →

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The Mod Squad - *

Posted on March 26, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

The Hollywood creative rut of recycling old TV show reruns has finally gotten deep enough to reach The Mod Squad. A ridiculous show to start with, should we be surprised that it has spawned an even more ridiculous movie? It … Continue reading →

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Doug’s 1st Movie - * *

Posted on March 26, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Following the success of The Rugrats Movie, Disney has been quick to follow suit. Doug’s 1st Movie takes the TV cartoon staple, Doug, and plops him where he doesn’t quite belong: on the movie screen. The result is mildly entertaining … Continue reading →

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True Crime - *

Posted on March 19, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

It is sad to see a movie like True Crime go so horribly, horribly wrong. It has a good director and a very talented cast, all of whom are doing their utmost to enliven the routine story. But at each … Continue reading →

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Ravenous - * 1/2*

Posted on March 19, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Ah, what could be better than the return of the good ol’ fashioned cannibal movie? Well, judging from Ravenous, quite a bit, actually. Though it nearly hits its stride as a black comedy, the film never quite finds its rhythym, … Continue reading →

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Forces of Nature - * * 1/2*

Posted on March 19, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Part road movie, part romantic comedy, Forces of Nature takes several overfamiliar plots and, well, repeats them. It’s certainly not innovative, but it does have its moments. Ben (Ben Affleck) is about to be married. His fiancee, Bridget (Maura Tierney) … Continue reading →

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