Bill Condon's "Dreamgirls" was certainly a remarkable film that made quite a splash during the awards season earlier this year and not surprisingly, it not only garnered accolades but also some trophies to show for. A Golden Globe for Best [...]
Most of us can probably still remember exactly where we were the day Diana, Princess of Wales was killed in an automobile accident in 1997. Although recently divorced from Prince Charles and thus no longer a member of the Royal Family of England, [...]
Director Henry Jaglom's unconventional and experimental style of filmmaking has not made him an audience or critical favorite, but he has carved out a unique niche on the independent film scene. His highly personal and sincere projects reveal a [...]
In the wake of Mel Gibson's astounding success with "The Passion of the Christ, " Hollywood studios have been scrambling to reach a heretofore untapped audience that is thirsting for quality religious entertainment. No film has yet to equal [...]
In 1990, the romantic thriller "Ghost" became the must-see date movie of the summer, making a believer out of everyone who saw it with its message that love truly can conquer all. It was also a risky undertaking, blending elements from several [...]
When the HD-DVD version of "Children Of Men" landed on my desk earlier this week I hadn't even heard of this film before. I went to the Internet movie Database to take a quick look at the movie's specs to find an 8.2 user rating. [...]
With the dawn of each new morning comes the promise of change and new beginnings. For a Southern woman in her late 30s with a dead-end job and a dysfunctional background, the mornings only promise waking up in a stranger's bed and chasing a hangover [...]
Based on E.B. White's children's book, "Charlotte's Web" has recently been remade using contemporary techniques – read, computer animation – to bring to life Zuckerman's Farm and all of its inhabitants. The film is now [...]
It is hard to believe but it has been over 30 years since Sylvester Stallone created "Rocky" and celebrated triumphant acclaim and success with his story of an underdog boxer whose willpower leads him all the way to the heavyweight championship [...]
Sri Lankan cinema has yet to catch on in the Western world, and judging from this release, it probably won't for some time. That is not to say that Linton Semage's "Pickpocket" is a bad film. In fact, there is a lot to be praised here, [...]
