AltWeeklies Wire
Godzilla: The biggest cock-blocker on Earthnew
It has its frustrating moments, but the new Godzilla is the best Ed's seen since the first one.
Nymphomaniac: Volume Onenew
I haven't seen so many dicks since the last session of the Indiana General Assembly.
Review: 'Tyrannosaur'new
Something about gritty, downbeat British character studies engages Ed. This one may not work for many others, though.
Review: 'With My Own Two Wheels'new
The next film in the IMA's We Are City film series offers an inspiring look at bike-fueled community action across the globe.
'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close'new
Some scenes are moving, others mawkish, but director Stephen Daldry's ham-handed exploitation of the falling of the Twin Towers poisons the whole enterprise.
Review: 'Carnage'new
Propelled by juicy performances, Roman Polanski's brisk drama offers a fine opportunity to wallow in excess and feel superior afterward.
Review: 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'new
David Fincher's take on the first book in Steig Larsson's trilogy is dense, stylish and gripping. Be ready for some horrifying images.
Review: Love Crimenew
It may not be perfectly written and directed, but this French thriller (director Alain Corneau's final film) about a perfect crime is beautifully acted and worth a look.
A Conversation With John Watersnew
Not long ago, John Waters acted out an airplane crash with a room full of first graders. The kids loved it. It was the same presentation he gives at prisons. Waters states he is proud of the fact that his work has no redeeming social value.
NUVO |
Ed Johnson-Ott |
11-09-2011 |
Performance
Tags: John Waters, Hairspray
Review: Anonymousnew
This film's plot - that Shakespeare's plays were not written by him - is confusing, lurid hooey, but you'll have fun trying to wade through it.
Review: The Thingnew
If you haven't seen the other versions of this sci-fi thriller, do yourself a favor and check those out instead of this dreck.
Review: Margin Callnew
A well-crafted and -acted disaster movie, 'Margin Call' is like 'Titanic,' except the financial system is the boat and the characters are the crew AND the iceberg.
An Uncommon Christmas Talenew
Christian Carion's unique World War I holiday story manages to to be moving without becoming maudlin.
Hong Kong Comedy Will Resonate With U.S. Audiencesnew
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a special effects-filled slapstick comedy offering big, cheesy fun for anyone willing to bask in its zippy spirit. Shaolin Soccer is goofy, wildly imaginative and oddly endearing.
"Dogville" Challenges Us Not to Be Torturednew
Actors and audiences seek out von Trier's films because they know he will be innovative and challenging. Sometimes too challenging - it appears, Nicole Kidman and James Caan will not work with him again.
Tags: Lars von Trier, Dogville
