May 2001 Archives
68 posts

Heavy by James Mangold (Review)
What makes this film so unpleasant, and yet so riveting, is its honest treatment of the story.
Yi Yi by Edward Yang (Review)
Yang is very content to let the scenes speak for themselves, without feeling a need to use dialog.
The Prisoner by Chu Yen-Ping (Review)
It’s not a classic by any means but it’s a far sight better than what I thought it would be.
Human Traffic by Justin Kerrigan (Review)
A movie can’t get by on just flashy characters, a tacked on love story, and over-the-top dialog.
Open Your Eyes by Alejandro Amenábar (Review)
Just when you think you have it figured out, the movie forces you to rethink everything you just saw.
Croupier by Mike Hodges (Review)
An enthralling thriller that uses quiet tension, superb acting, and a sharp script to keep you interested.
Time Bandits by Terry Gilliam (Review)
The movie soon becomes a delirious ride through all sorts of fantastic settings.Concert Review: The Faint, The Good Life, Har Mar Superstar (May 26, 2001, Omaha, NE)
Despite a few technical glitches, The Faint held the crowd in their hand.
Godzilla 2000 by Takao Okawara (Review)
This is everything that I want from a Godzilla movie.
Swordsman 2 by Ching Siu-Tung (Review)
This film throws so much at you it’s nearly impossible to take in.
Akira by Katsuhiro Otomo (Review)
Though released 1988, Akira stills stands unrivaled as one of the landmarks of animation.
Wheels on Meals by Sammo Hung (Review)
For early 80’s Chan, stick with stuff like Project A or Police Story.
Vampire Princess Miyu by Toshiki Hirano (Review)
More than once, I was left scratching my head and wondering what was going on, with no help from the dialog.
