Jun 30, 2001 Ching Siu-tung’s Duel to the Death Is a Mind-Blowing Tale of Martial Arts (and Exploding Ninjas) (Review) Let the masses have their Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. I’ll take Duel to the Death any day.
Jun 16, 2001 Moulin Rouge! by Baz Luhrmann (Review) While the visuals are inventive, don’t expect much from the dialogue and story, no matter how universal.
May 28, 2001 Heavy by James Mangold (Review) What makes this film so unpleasant, and yet so riveting, is its honest treatment of the story.
May 28, 2001 Yi Yi by Edward Yang (Review) Yang is very content to let the scenes speak for themselves, without feeling a need to use dialog.
May 27, 2001 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.
May 27, 2001 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.
May 27, 2001 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.
May 27, 2001 Croupier by Mike Hodges (Review) An enthralling thriller that uses quiet tension, superb acting, and a sharp script to keep you interested.
May 27, 2001 Time Bandits by Terry Gilliam (Review) The movie soon becomes a delirious ride through all sorts of fantastic settings.
May 26, 2001 Godzilla 2000 by Takao Okawara (Review) This is everything that I want from a Godzilla movie.
May 26, 2001 Swordsman 2 by Ching Siu-Tung (Review) This film throws so much at you it’s nearly impossible to take in.
May 24, 2001 Samurai 2: Duel at Ichijoji Temple by Hiroshi Inagaki (Review) For a movie that’s about a famous swordsman, we actually see very little of him.
May 24, 2001 The Third Miracle by Agnieszka Holland (Review) If you’re looking for a film that doesn’t trivialize the struggles that faith and conviction can bring, this is a good one.
May 24, 2001 That’s the Way I Like It by Glen Goei (Review) There are times when the movie gets a little mushy and melodramatic, but for the most part, it’s a blast to watch.
May 24, 2001 The Street Fighter by Shigehiro Ozawa (Review) For the most part, the fights are brutal and gory. But it’s good for the kitsch factor.