Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Reel Reviews
About Schmidt -- An overly laconic beginning almost
torpedoes this one before you can give it a chance. Hang in there and
you will be richly rewarded with a quirky, interesting, and funny tale,
as well as a breathtakingly honest and sincere performance from Jack
Nicholson which--given so much of what came before it--is nothing short
of astounding. Don't miss it. Posted 12/31/03.
Sunday, July 13, 2003
Reel Reviews
Zelig -- It's a brilliant concept for a movie: retelling the forgotten story of a "chameleon man" of the '20s and '30s in a "mockumentary" style. The execution is uneven; occasionally it reaches hilarity, though for most of its length Zelig simply maintains an even (though funny) keel. Interestingly, though it is now twenty years old, the movie's period focus--and purposely aged look--keep it from looking overly dated. If only Woody Allen's whole career could have kept itself so fresh. Posted 7/13/03.
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