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Bad Boys

June 19, 2000 // 0 Comments

"Bad Boys" was Michael Bay’s directorial debut, and as we all know, the director now commands impressive budgets, like his current production "Pearl Harbor" which has a budget of $145 million or "Armageddon" that weighed in [...]

Hanging Up

June 16, 2000 // 0 Comments

’Hanging Up’ is a sweet and romantic look at the relationship three sisters have to their cranky father. It is a lighthearted comedy with some dramatic and emotional undertones that is perfectly brought to live through Diane Keaton, Meg Ryan, Lisa [...]

Boiler Room

June 16, 2000 // 0 Comments

Most of you certainly remember Gordon Gekko, Michael Douglas’ unscrupulous character in Oliver Stone’s 1987 drama "Wall Street, " one of the few Hollywood movies that tackled the inside of Wall Street and the stock market. Due to its inate [...]

The Passion Of Joan Of Arc

June 15, 2000 // 0 Comments

Some movies are blessed — genius direction, script, actors, and editing. Others are cursed — troubled production, butchered edits, and deteriorating film stock. Few movies are both blessed and cursed. The Passion of Joan of Arc by Carl Dreyer [...]

The Whole Nine Yards

June 15, 2000 // 0 Comments

With his macho-action-hero-image, Bruce Willis has earned the loyal following of legions of fans, but it is easy to forget that the actor is also a brilliant comedian, who has actually spent a greater amount of time making people laugh, than blowing [...]

F/X

June 14, 2000 // 0 Comments

Long before the whole world was fascinated with the art of special effects, and long before they were almost solely dominated by computer generated imagery, a movie appeared that used film special effects as a narrative tool in a thriller plot. The year [...]

The Gold Rush

June 13, 2000 // 0 Comments

When Charlie Chaplin tackles an issue, nothing is simple or straight-forward, and his take on the ’Gold Rush’ in Alaska, is no exception, stringing up a series of hilarious, outrageous and yet very thoughtful events to create a story that is sure to [...]

Jaws

June 13, 2000 // 0 Comments

When people watched "Saving Private Ryan" in theaters, many were shocked by the display of violence in the film, especially during the first 30 minutes, claiming that it was such an atypical attitude for director Steven Spielberg. Since it is [...]

The Golden Voyage Of Sinbad

June 12, 2000 // 0 Comments

Special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen has fueled nightmares and daydreams for over 40 years. While today’s filmmakers need small armies of technicians to wave their digital wands, Ray was a one-man special effects house, supplying fantastic visions to [...]

The Firm

June 9, 2000 // 0 Comments

The first time I watched "The Firm" years ago, I was mesmerized by its almost hypnotic feel that weaves its way through the films latter third. A real-life thriller adapted from the novel by John Grisham, the film is not only one of those films [...]
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