Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on December 9th, 2001
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Mean-spirited. Nasty. Spiteful. Evil. All words that apply to this comedy. And they’re compliments.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 4th, 2001
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1993 isn’t that long ago, but watching this film makes that year seem much further back than it is, given the subsequent career paths of some of the cast.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on November 30th, 2001
Gary Sinise (who also produced and directed) is George, the smart one. John Malkovich (in a role light years from his usual creepy venom) is Lennie, child-like but enormously strong. The two best friends wander Depression-era California, looking for work. They find what seems likea long-term gig at the Tyler Ranch, but trouble rears its head in the form of the unhappy Sherilyn Fenn, trapped in an abusive marriage. It isn’t long before everything goes to hell.
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on November 26th, 2001
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The timing on this release is just about perfect: close enough to the theatrical release of The Lord of the Rings for people to be eager for some high fantasy, but far in advance enough that comparisons will be less likely.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on November 24th, 2001
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Once a franchise is launched, it seems, it is by definition unstoppable, even when, as is the case for this series of films involving a large St. Bernard, the franchise has moved into the direct-to-video realm.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on November 19th, 2001
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From seemingly out of nowhere comes this period piece, directed by Bruce (Driving Miss Daisy) Beresford.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on November 19th, 2001
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Um. Okay. If anyone ever asks you for a quick definition of “niche marketing,” hand them this DVD. Maybe it’s a sign that I’m hopelessly out of touch, but I’d never heard of backyard wrestling before now. If you’re like me, here’s your chance to correct that oversight.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by David Annandale on November 16th, 2001
The melodrama is a tricky form. Done wrong, the result is risible. Done right, as it is here, and the result can be compelling.
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Posted in: Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on November 15th, 2001
I have heard a lot of mixed reviews about this film. I will sum it up like this… If you are expecting amazing acting and storyline, you will be disappointed. But, on the other hand, if you are expecting to see a bunch of Apes jumping around and some very fun visual effects, you are in for a treat….
Synopsis
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on November 13th, 2001
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I’m guessing here, but I bet that it’s the DVD format’s ability to store vast quantities of information that is behind the sudden home video releases of twenty-year-old TV mini-series. This one is suitably epic.
