Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Dr. Dolittle - *

Posted on June 26, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Given the success of Babe, it’s easy to see why Hollywood would be eager to remake Dr. Dolittle. But, though they remembered the talking animals, someone forgot to give this movie a sense of humor. Even as a young boy, … Continue reading →

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The X-Files: Fight the Future - * *

Posted on June 19, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

The X-Files joins the ranks of television shows moving to the big screen, but (in a rare occurence) it is doing so in the midst of its popular television run. Though this might serve to boost its audience, it only … Continue reading →

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Mulan - * * * 1/2*

Posted on June 19, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Disney cements their place in the forefront of feature animation with the release of their latest animated adventure, Mulan. While it adheres a bit too close to the Disney formula to be perfect, it is nonetheless an entertaining film for … Continue reading →

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Cousin Bette - * *

Posted on June 12, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

With the preponderance of period pieces at the movies during recent years, it doesn’t seem too farfetched that someone would adapt Balzac’s novel Cousin Bette. However, this farcical tale of revenge falters right out of the starting gate and never … Continue reading →

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Dirty Work - 1/2*

Posted on June 12, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Like so many other former Saturday Night Live-ers before him, Norm Macdonald attempts to make the jump to feature films…and falls flat on his face. Dirty Work is an embarrassingly bland comic failure. Macdonald stars as Mitch Weaver, a pathetic … Continue reading →

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Can’t Hardly Wait - *

Posted on June 12, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Remember the glut of mid-80s teen angst films? Well, apparently every generation needs its own, and Can’t Hardly Wait has picked up the gauntlet. Unfortunately, beyond broad stereotypes and patently obvious social observations, Can’t Hardly Wait has very little to … Continue reading →

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Six Days, Seven Nights - * * 1/2*

Posted on June 12, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

It’s a traditional setup: put a man and a woman who seemingly hate each other into isolation together and love will bloom. That’s the tried-and-true setup of the new romantic adventure film Six Days, Seven Nights, which gets the setup … Continue reading →

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The Truman Show - * * * 1/2*

Posted on June 5, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Not your typical Jim Carrey fare, The Truman Show is a daring comedy-drama which turns a scathing eye upon the media culture. Fans expecting Carrey’s usual shtick will be disappointed here…but few else will be, for this intelligent and invigorating … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Murder - * * *

Posted on May 30, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Andrew Davis directs this update of Frederick Knott’s suspense play, Dial M For Murder, previously made into a masterful Alfred Hitchcock thriller. This time around, the technology and sensibilities have been updated, but the key story remains exciting and suspenseful. … Continue reading →

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The Last Days of Disco - * * *

Posted on May 29, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

It was inevitable that films would take a look back at the disco era. Whit Stillman’s comedy-drama The Last Days of Disco is in the first nostalgic volley, with more to come later. However, filled with good characters, and sharp … Continue reading →

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