Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Scream 3 - *

Posted on February 4, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

Well, what do you expect? Scream, the self-promoted “different” type of horror film is going the path of all those that came before: churning out numerous unnecessary sequels. The film promises that this will be the last (and that would … Continue reading →

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Isn’t She Great? - 1/2*

Posted on January 28, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

The pulp life of outrageous writer Jacqueline Susann seems like a good idea for a comedy. As seamy and seedy as her pulp novels, her life story could have been a guiltily comic gem, particularly with a strong cast attached. … Continue reading →

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Eye of the Beholder - [No Tickets]

Posted on January 28, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

What a disaster. Eye of the Beholder is the type of film that, if there was justice in this world, should have been ignored as a bad direct-to-video film. But, instead, capitalizing on the recent successes of its stars, the … Continue reading →

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Play it to the Bone - 1/2*

Posted on January 21, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

It’s a boxing movie. It’s a road comedy. It’s a love triangle. It’s an utter disaster. It’s Play it to the Bone. Cesar Dominguez (Antonio Banderas) and Vince Boudreau (Woody Harrelson) are best friends, two has-been boxers well past their … Continue reading →

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Supernova - [No Tickets]

Posted on January 14, 2000 by Madeleine Williams

The first few wide releases in early January are notorious for their dubious quality However, one of this year’s early debuts, Supernova, has two other early warning signs. There were no advance screenings (usually a sign the studio doesn’t want … Continue reading →

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The Hurricane - * * *

Posted on December 29, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Wrongful impisonment movies are a dime a dozen. In fact, in most prison movies, the protagonist is innocent of all wrongdoing. At first, The Hurricane follows meekly along with the trend. However, a spectacular lead performance, and an invigorating second … Continue reading →

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The Talented Mr. Ripley - * * * 1/2*

Posted on December 25, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

It has been three years since director Anthony Minghella’s Best Picture winner, The English Patient, hit the screens. He has taken his time to carefully make his next picture, The Talented Mr. Ripley. Serendipity has struck for Minghella, as three … Continue reading →

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Galaxy Quest - * * *

Posted on December 25, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Robert Gordon scripted this action comedy in which the cast of a popular science fiction TV show (including Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, and Tony Shalhoub) must save a planet, after being abducted by aliens who think the cast … Continue reading →

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Snow Falling on Cedars - * * * 1/2*

Posted on December 22, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Scott Hicks directs this tale of a Japanese-American man (Rick Yune) on trial for murder. Ethan Hawke stars as a journalist covering the trial, whose childhood sweetheart married the accused. James Cromwell will play the judge. Max von Sydow, Youki … Continue reading →

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Man on the Moon - * * 1/2*

Posted on December 22, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Andy Kaufman was such a distinct comedic performer that it is surprising that it took this long to have a biopic devoted to his life. Director Milos Forman takes the helm, and in an unusual move, has cast Jim Carrey … Continue reading →

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