Blog posts filed under "movies"

Yes -- another Stones movie, this time on the big, big screen. It turns out to be a very enjoyable show.

Im Cooked is a new site featuring cooking videos, including this one from the beloved actor.

Martin Scorsese's exciting, suspenseful remake of a Hong Kong thriller with a great performance from Jack Nicholson.

A funny premise which, unfortunately, makes for a very dumb movie.

An excellent documentary, resulting from years of searching and assembly.

A hokey adaptation of a graphic novel that is nevertheless impressive for its oppresive political atmosphere.

This documentary follows three children attending an unsettling and militant Christian camp.

A little masterpiece from Tommy Lee Jones. Fantastic storytelling.

A video clip from the old 'Sessions at West 54th Street' show.

High-quality work, neatly made, and engaging both to watch and to listen to.

Watch the full movie online -- a look at the blogging phenomenon and a number of the most well-known bloggers.

A typical soap opera, enhanced by Japanese scenery and costumes.

A satisfying, quality version of a fairly standard type of story.

There's lots of back and white style to this enactment of Edward R. Murrow's battle with Joseph McCarthy, but not enough depth.

There are words and gestures so quietly and deftly delivered that you almost hold your breath hoping it won't be ruined.

Visually impressive at times, this animated tale is unfortunately unfocused -- and includes the voice of Billy Crystal.

A laughably bad performance by William Hurt derails a movie with some potential.

A simple, inexpensive, and delicious dinner to go with our Italian movie.

There is no real life here. Ray Porter is a blank and empty man and Steve Martin's writing is ridiculously spare and stilted.

A fascinating study of San Francisco's conure parrots and a man who developed a close friendship with them.

Fine directing and performances turn an ordinary script into a good movie.

This so-so surfing documentary showcases the sport at several unusual locations.

An excellent depiction of the same small slights and kindnesses, awkwardness and grace, pride and humility that we all experience every day.

It is really violent and gruesome from beginning to end. At the same time, it actually is a good deal of fun.

Under a new law in Britain, it might be llegal to mock religion.