Mar 17, 2002 Donnie Darko by Richard Kelly (Review) There’s no question that Donnie Darko is an ambitious film, and at times, almost too ambitious.
Feb 24, 2002 South of Heaven, West of Hell by Dwight Yoakam (Review) If I had to sum up the movie in one sentence, I would describe it as a “PBS western directed by Quentin Tarantino as a soap opera.”
Feb 23, 2002 The Prodigal Son by Sammo Hung (Review) The Prodigal Son’s martial arts displays are hampered by wild mood swings between goofiness and stomach-churning violence.
Feb 23, 2002 Brotherhood of the Wolf by Christophe Gans (Review) On its surface, “Brotherhood of the Wolf” should not work.
Feb 5, 2002 A Better Tomorrow by John Woo (Review) If you want to see how Woo’s incredible style began and how much it has since matured, watch A Better Tomorrow.
Feb 5, 2002 A Boy and His Dog by L.q. Jones (Review) It’s easy to see why this is such a cult film, but it actually has merit and wit, as opposed to sinking to sub-Corman levels.
Feb 2, 2002 May Day Mayhem! by Róbert Koltai (Review) Playing at your local art-house, May Day Mayhem! is a strong recommendation.
Jan 17, 2002 Invincible Pole Fighter by Lau Kar-Leung (Review) There’s something tragic and disturbingly violent that keeps this from being just another chopsocky flick.
Jan 11, 2002 Anna Magdalena by Chung Man Yee (Review) Anna Magdalena is about unrequited love, but I don’t need song and dance numbers and a subpar adventure story to reinforce that.
Dec 24, 2001 Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by Peter Jackson (Review) It’s a powerful movie that made me richer for having seen it.
Dec 16, 2001 Ballistic Kiss by Donnie Yen (Review) Ballistic Kiss makes a pretty convincing argument for loving a film for its style rather than its substance.
Dec 16, 2001 Uncorked by John Huddles (Review) A totally enjoyable film about a very mixed up and dysfunctional, yet likable, group of family and friends.
Dec 1, 2001 The Princess and the Warrior by Tom Tykwer (Review) Tykwer’s attempt is certainly admirable, but it lacks any of the punch or panache that fueled Run Lola Run.