Panoramas: ’24 City,’ ‘Ashes of Time Redux,’ ‘Happy-Go-Lucky Panoramas: ’24 City,’ ‘Ashes of Time Redux,’ ‘Happy-Go-Lucky
24 City and Ashes of Time Redux, two stars of the New York Film Festival; plus Happy-Go-Lucky and Ballast reviewed.
Oct 8, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
Lee Atwater’s Legacy Lee Atwater’s Legacy
Rebel. Liar. Attack dog. Bigot. Stefan Forbes's Boogie Man assesses the enduring damage Lee Atwater did to our political process.
Oct 8, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Antonino D’Ambrosio
McCain and W. McCain and W.
McCain's not a perfect replica, but Oliver Stone's Bush bio-pic reminds us they're two spoiled screw-ups who divided and conquered the country for their high-rolling pals.
Oct 8, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Robert Scheer
Reviews: ‘Burn After Reading,’ ‘Moving Midway’ Reviews: ‘Burn After Reading,’ ‘Moving Midway’
The Coen brothers' dark comedy and Godfrey Cheshire's story of plantation life.
Sep 18, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
Back Talk: Chris Smith Back Talk: Chris Smith
The filmmaker discusses the American Dream, crummy jobs and his new work, The Pool.
Sep 18, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood
Back Talk: Guy Maddin Back Talk: Guy Maddin
The Canadian filmmaker discusses his new film, My Winnipeg, and the importance of cultivating a personal mythology.
Aug 13, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood
Closely Watched Water Closely Watched Water
Hurricane Katrina seen from an eye in the storm.
Aug 13, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
The Disasterplex The Disasterplex
Superstars and superheroes fight and flounder through Hollywood's season of wanton destruction.
Jul 31, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
Summer of the Superhero Summer of the Superhero
Superhero-themed films are dominating the summer box office. Is it just about the bottom line or our national longing for genuine heroism?
Jul 24, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Adam Howard
Review: ‘Full Battle Rattle,’ ‘Get Smart’ Review: ‘Full Battle Rattle,’ ‘Get Smart’
Reviewing a homegrown war documentary, a portrait of Native American life and a pair of spy comedies.
Jun 26, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans