Monthly Archives: October 2008
Magic Underground closing soon
After 4 ½ years, Magic Underground is pulling a disappearing act, but it isn’t one of magician Mark Kalin’s famous illusions. He and his wife-assistant, Jinger Leigh, decided earlier this year that it was time to permanently draw the curtains … Continue reading
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Ask Forrest: Is Smith great?
Question: Writer-director Kevin Smith’s latest film, “Zack and Miri Make a Porno,” is about to open, and I’ve heard people argue that Smith is an excellent writer but terrible director. What do you think? Answer: I think he’s an excellent … Continue reading
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‘Zack and Miri’ is dirty, funny
Leave it to writer-director Kevin Smith to deliver a romantic comedy that buries the genre’s typical trappings in a homage to the pornographic movie industry. And leave it to Smith to make that film funny. Click here for full review: … Continue reading
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Eastwood’s ‘Changeling’ is fantastic
The events depicted in “Changeling” are so bizarre and disturbing that it’s difficult to accept that they’re based in fact. Yet that’s the case. The movie is a slightly fictionalized look at events surrounding the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, which … Continue reading
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Video Verdict: New DVDs for Oct. 28
It’s an outstanding week for home video, particularly when it comes to family viewing. Not only has Disney released a new direct-to-DVD title, but we got a great family film from Abigail Breslin and an enjoyable remake of a science-fiction … Continue reading
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Madchen Amick on ‘Worst Enemy’
After two decades in show business, Madchen Amick knows how painful it is to watch a project fail. Madchen Amick “Unfortunately, you have to learn to really be passionate and love what you do and really dedicate yourself to the … Continue reading
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Ask Forrest: Is ‘Film Club’ good primer?
Question: I’ve been trying to catch up on movies and I recently read David Gilmour’s “The Film Club.” Do you think the films Gilmour discusses in the book are a good place to start? Answer: Absolutely. Gilmour’s list is good … Continue reading
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‘Pride & Glory’ fails in the end
We’ve reached the point in cinema history where so many police dramas have graced the screen that it’s rare — nay, shocking — to find one that truly is inventive. Therefore, most moviegoers are willing to look beyond rehashed plots … Continue reading
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Video Verdict: New DVDs for Oct. 21
This week’s crop of DVDs brings a comic book action film, a horror-thriller and a heady documentary from comedian Ben Stein. The Hulk flexes for his latest big screen appearance. The Incredible Hulk 2 1/2 stars (out of four) Rated PG-13 … Continue reading
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‘W.’ should be impeached
The one thing you wouldn’t expect from director Oliver Stone is a milquetoast movie about President George W. Bush. Love him or hate him, Bush has held America’s top post through some of our most trying times, and most everyone … Continue reading
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