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Wild Things - * *

Posted on March 20, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Wild Things is a movie that prides itself on its deviations, both from sexual norms as well as a plot as we know it. This thriller is overflowing with sex, violence, twisting relationships, and double-crosses to the point that it … Continue reading →

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Primary Colors - * * * 1/2*

Posted on March 20, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

In 1994, an insider’s look at a scandal-ridden run for the Democratic presidential nomination (closely based on Clinton’s 1992 campaign) was written anonymously (former Newsweek writer Joe Klein later claimed true authorship). Now, the book, Primary Colors, has been made … Continue reading →

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Mr. Nice Guy - * 1/2*

Posted on March 20, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Mr. Nice Guy is the latest Jackie Chan film, so you should know what to expect. A weak plot, terrible dialogue, very little acting ability, but some jaw-dropping action sequences that nearly make the rest of it worthwhile. However, Mr. … Continue reading →

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Chairman of the Board - [No Tickets]

Posted on March 13, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Used as a joke in Austin Powers, the infamous Carrot Top movie finally sees the light of day, and the world is much worse for wear. A gimmicky prop comic, Carrot Top (aka Scott Thompson), lacks even the range of … Continue reading →

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The Man in the Iron Mask - * * 1/2*

Posted on March 13, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Braveheart screenwriter Randall Wallace makes his directoral debut with this adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ further adventures of the Three Musketeers. While not as good as his earlier film, The Man in the Iron Mask is entertaining. The three musketeers have, … Continue reading →

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Men With Guns - * *

Posted on March 6, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

John Sayles tackles his next subject in his new film Men With Guns. The trouble is, I’m not sure what his subject is…and I’m not sure he knows, either. Dr. Fuentes (Federico Luppi) is a city doctor in an unnamed … Continue reading →

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Love and Death on Long Island - * *

Posted on March 6, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

An obsessive stalker seems an unlikely comedic hero, but the recent comedy Love and Death on Long Island actually manages to pull it off, to a little extent. Though it gets awkward at times, the film is mildly amusing. Giles … Continue reading →

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U.S. Marshals - * *

Posted on March 6, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Whatever happened to the art of the sequel? OK, I know that, with a few exceptions, sequels have rarely been as good as their predecessors. But at least sequels used to be sequels. These days, you’re more likely to get … Continue reading →

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Twilight - * * *

Posted on March 6, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Robert Benton has assembled a stellar, mature cast for his latest feature, Twilight, a film noir mystery set amid the fading stars of Hollywood. Paul Newman stars as retired detective Harry Ross. Harry has spent the last couple of years … Continue reading →

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Hush - * 1/2*

Posted on March 6, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

One of the 90s’ most unwelcome thriller trends returns from the grave: it’s the “___ from Hell” movie! Starting in the early nineties, we were subjected to nearly every conceivable combination of relationships-from-Hell! There were Boyfriends from Hell, Friendly Neighborhood … Continue reading →

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