Month: February 2006

Something New (review)

Surely there will come a time when smart, talented, accomplished American women will tire of being told the reason they are unable to snag a man and wrangle a ring out of him is because of that enormous stick up their butts? Cuz, as one of those poor, benighted, unbeknighted gals, I can assure you … more…

The World’s Fastest Indian (review)

Burt Munro’s Big Adventure So, this is like Chariots of Fire, right, but set on the subcontinent, and one guy’s a Hindu and his rival is a Muslim? No? Oh, then this is surely about that one Apache warrior who went over to the other side to become a legendary Western Union telegram delivery guy … more…

The White Countess (review)

Help, Help, I’m Being Repressed! If you’re following the Academy Award buzz and all the attendant Hollywood-awards news, you may have heard that Rachel Weisz, who has been nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in The Constant Gardener, is flummoxed by the lack of love for her costar in that film, … more…

Shortcuts

These reviews have moved — sorry for the inconvenience. Annapolis Big Momma’s House 2 Breakfast on Pluto Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Emmanuel’s Gift Fateless Fun with Dick & Jane King of the Corner Kings & Queen Lila Says (Lila Dit Ca) Something New