Tag Archives: Drama

Rounders - * * *

Posted on September 11, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Rounders introduces us to the world of high-stakes poker. With an electric cast, and some apt direction, it transforms a run-of-the-mill storyline into a fascinating movie. Mike McDermott (Matt Damon) is a master poker player. He claims that poker is … Continue reading →

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Simon Birch - * * *

Posted on August 29, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Simon Birch is a film loosely based on John Irving’s novel, A Prayer for Owen Meany. Names, dates, plot elements and places have been changed…so fans of the books should be wary going in. It may not be a faithful … Continue reading →

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54 - *

Posted on August 28, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

The 70s are a hot era in Hollywood right now. 54 is the latest film to jump on the retro train. This time, the infamously exlcusive disco, Studio 54, is the backdrop for yet another drama detailing the soullessness of … Continue reading →

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Your Friends and Neighbors - * * *

Posted on August 14, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Those familiar with Neil LaBute’s directoral debut, In the Company of Men, know that he knows how to tap the baser instincts of mankind. His second film, Your Friends and Neighbors, continues in the same spirit, showing the depths of … Continue reading →

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Return to Paradise - * * 1/2*

Posted on August 14, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Return to Paradise is a drama based entirely on a key ethical dilemma. The dilemma itself is a potentially fascinating one, but the film doesn’t fully live up to its potential. Sheriff, Tony and Lewis (Vince Vaughn, David Conrad and … 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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Dancer, Texas, Pop. 81 - * * *

Posted on May 1, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Written and directed by small town native Tim McCanlies, Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 is a film that shares many of the same qualities of a small town. It’s small, unassuming, easygoing and has a certain kind of charm that will … Continue reading →

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He Got Game - * * 1/2*

Posted on May 1, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Spike Lee tackles the subject of basketball in his new movie, He Got Game. However, this isn’t your traditional basketball movie (in fact, aside from short clips, the game is only played once during the movie). Instead, the film works … Continue reading →

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Nil by Mouth - *

Posted on February 6, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

For his directoral debut, Gary Oldman chose a highly personal family drama about a violent, alcoholic husband and father, and the various lives he affects. But while the characters, places and events may have special meaning to the writer-director, the … Continue reading →

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The Boxer - * * *

Posted on December 31, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Director Jim Sheridan teams up again with Daniel Day-Lewis for another Irish saga. But this one, while enjoyable, doesn’t quite live up to their prior films. Young “Danny Boy” Flynn (Daniel Day-Lewis) was a promising boxer in Belfast. His life … Continue reading →

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