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1. A new book chronicles the rise of the original gangsta: Scarface

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
It's a Scarface Nation (Nonfiction work), Scarface (Motion picture) -- Appreciation, Gangster films -- Appreciation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Appreciation
Abstract

1. In 1932, director Howard Hawks and screenwriter Ben Hecht. make Scarface, starring Paul Muni as a thinly scarred, thinly fictionalized Al Capone. Muni's Scarface has a best pal-henchman (George [...]

Published
2008

2. MOVIES.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*MOTION picture industry
Abstract

The article reports developments in the motion picture industry in New York. Actors Viggo Mortensen and Maria Bello help create a portrait of a solid and sexy marriage in the film "A History of Violence." David LaChapelle's documentary film "Rize" is about the explosive meticulous South Central Los Angeles street dancing.

Published
2005

3. Hit Job.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
KING Kong (Film : 2005), MUNICH (Film), NEW World, The (Film), WATTS, Naomi, 1968-, JACKSON, Peter, BANA, Eric, 1968-, SPIELBERG, Steven, 1946-, FARRELL, Colin, 1976-, MALICK, Terrence, 1945-
Abstract

The article reviews three films released including "King Kong," starring Naomi Watts and directed by Peter Jackson, "Munich," starring Eric Bana and directed by Steven Spielberg and "The New World," starring Colin Farrell and directed by Terrence Malick.

Published
2005

4. The Final Frontier.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
BROKEBACK Mountain (Film), LEE, Ang, 1954-, GYLLENHAAL, Jake, 1980-, LEDGER, Heath, 1979-2008
Abstract

The article reviews the motion picture "Brokeback Mountain," directed by Ang Lee and starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger.

Published
2005

5. All Messed Up on the Western Front.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
PATHS of Glory (Film), KUBRICK, Stanley, 1928-1999, DOUGLAS, Kirk, 1916-2020
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Paths of Glory," directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas.

Published
2005

6. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*DVD-Video discs, *TELEVISION programs, *MOTION pictures
Abstract

Presents a list of newly released motion pictures and television programs in DVD format. "Stealth"; "The Skeleton Key"; "King Kong."

Published
2005

7. Little Martyrs.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
PARADISE Now (Film), ABU-Assad, Hany, 1961-, NASHEF, Kais, SULAIMAN, Ali, HLEHEL, Amer
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Paradise Now," directed by Hany Abu-Assad and starring Kais Nashef, Ali Sulaiman, and Amer Hlehel.

Published
2005

8. Love Sick.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*ROMANTIC comedy films
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Shopgirl," written by Steve Martin, directed by Anand Tucker and starring Steve Martin, Claire Danes and Jason Schwartzman.

Published
2005

9. View to a Chill.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
WHERE the Truth Lies (Film), HISTORY of Violence, A (Film), EGOYAN, Atom, 1960-, CRONENBERG, David, 1943-, BACON, Kevin, 1958-, FIRTH, Colin, 1960-, MORTENSEN, Viggo, 1958-, HOLMES, Ashton
Abstract

Reviews two motion pictures. "Where the Truth Lies," directed by Atom Egoyan and starring Kevin Bacon and Colin Firth; "A History of Violence," directed by David Cronenberg and starring Viggo Mortensen and Ashton Holmes.

Published
2005

10. Serenity Now.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
SERENITY (Film : 2005), WHEDON, Joss, 1964-, FILLION, Nathan, 1971-, BALDWIN, Adam
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Serenity," directed by Joss Whedon and starring Nathan Fillion and Adam Baldwin.

Published
2005

11. Where Is Edward R. Murrow When We Need Him?

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*POVERTY
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Good Night and Good Luck," directed by George Clooney and starring George Clooney, David Strathairn and Robert Downey Jr.

Published
2005

12. Ex Marks the Spot.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
BROKEN Flowers (Film), MURRAY, Bill, 1950-, LANGE, Jessica, 1949-, CONROY, Frances, JARMUSCH, Jim, 1953-
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Broken Flowers" starring Bill Murray, Jessica Lange, and Frances Conroy, directed by Jim Jarmusch.

Published
2005

13. Semisweet.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
CHARLIE & the Chocolate Factory (Film), DEPP, Johnny, 1963-, BURTON, Tim, 1958-
Abstract

Reviews the film "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," starring Johnny Depp, directed by Tim Burton.

Published
2005

14. Rooting for Lefty.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*RADIO broadcasters
Abstract

Focuses on the selection of radio host Rachel Maddow to represent the left in the television program "The Situation With Tucker Carlson," hosted by Tucker Carlson in the U.S. Contrarian analysis offered by Maddow to her co-panelist, Jay Severin; Description of Maddow in her biography as the first openly gay Rhodes scholar; Relationship of the host with her partner, artist Susan Mikula.

Published
2005

15. Smart Attack.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
WAR of the Worlds, The (Film), SPIELBERG, Steven, 1946-, CRUISE, Tom, 1962-, FANNING, Dakota, 1994-, OTTO, Miranda, 1967-
Abstract

Reviews the film "War of the Worlds," directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning and Miranda Otto.

Published
2005

16. Salem's Flop.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
BEWITCHED (Film), EPHRON, Nora, 1941-2012, KIDMAN, Nicole, 1967-, FERRELL, Will, 1967-, CAINE, Michael, 1933-, MACLAINE, Shirley, 1934-
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Bewitched," directed by Nora Ephron and starring Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine.

Published
2005

17. Love Among the Ruins.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
MR. & Mrs. Smith (Film : 2005), BATMAN Begins (Film), LIMAN, Doug, 1965-, PITT, Brad, 1963-, JOLIE, Angelina, 1975-, NOLAN, Christopher, 1970-, BALE, Christian, 1974-, HOLMES, Katie, 1978-
Abstract

Reviews the motion pictures "Mr. &Mrs. Smith," directed by Doug Liman and starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie; "Batman Begins," directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale and Katie Holmes.

Published
2005

18. THE CULTURE PAGES.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*ACTORS, *INTERPERSONAL relations, *PUBLIC communication, *MOTION picture industry
Abstract

Focuses on the controversies behind the relationship between Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Criticisms over the actions of Cruise while guesting at Oprah Winfrey's show; Issues on the publicity act of Hollywood actors in promoting upcoming movie releases; Defense of Cruise's friends regarding his sincerity for Holmes.

Published
2005

19. So Long, and Thanks for All the Droids.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
STAR Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (Film), LUCAS, George, 1944-, MCGREGOR, Ewan, 1971-, PORTMAN, Natalie, 1981-
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith," directed by George Lucas and starring Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman.

Published
2005

20. Accidents Will Happen.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*MOTION pictures
Abstract

Provides an overview of the motion picture “Crash,” directed by Paul Haggis and starring Thandie Newton, Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock and Brendan Fraser.

Published
2005

21. Capitalist Tools.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
ENRON: The Smartest Guys in the Room (Film), GIBNEY, Alex, 1953-
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," directed by Alex Gibney.

Published
2005

22. Kicking and Screaming.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*MARTIAL arts in motion pictures
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Kung Fu Hustle," directed and portrayed by Stephen Chow.

Published
2005

23. Knock Woody.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
MELINDA & Melinda (Film), PINE, Larry, MITCHELL, Radha, ALLEN, Woody, 1935-
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Melinda and Melinda," starring Larry Pine and Radha Mitchell, and directed by Woody Allen.

Published
2005

24. Warm Front.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*FILM festivals
Abstract

Highlights the films screened at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. "Rize," directed by David LaChapelle; "Inside Deep Throat"; "The Jacket," starring Adrien Brody; "The Squid and the Whale," starring Jeff Daniels and Laura Linney; "Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story".

Published
2005

25. Pro Formula.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
ASSAULT on Precinct 13 (Film), COACH Carter (Film), RICHET, Jean-Francois, FISHBURNE, Laurence, 1961-, HAWKE, Ethan, 1970-, CARTER, Thomas, JACKSON, Samuel L., 1948-
Abstract

Reviews the motion pictures "Assault on Precinct 13," directed by Jean-François Richet and starring Laurence Fishburne and Ethan Hawke and "Coach Carter," directed by Thomas Carter and starring Samuel L. Jackson. INSET: BACKSTORY..

Published
2005

26. Man Overboard.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
SEA Inside, The (Film), AMENABAR, Alejandro, 1972-, BARDEM, Javier, 1969-
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture “The Sea Inside,” directed by Alejandro Amenabar and starring Javier Bardem.

Published
2005

27. Small Blunders.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
ASSASSINATION of Richard Nixon, The (Film), LOVE Song for Bobby Long, A (Film), TRAVOLTA, John, 1954-, GABEL, Shainee, PENN, Sean, 1960-, MUELLER, Niels
Abstract

Reviews the motion pictures "The Assassination of Richard Nixon," starring Sean Penn and directed by Niels Mueller, and "Love Song for Bobby Long," starring John Travolta and directed by Shainee Gabel.

Published
2005

28. Emperor of the Air.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*BIOGRAPHICAL films, *FILMMAKERS, *FILMMAKING
Abstract

Comments on the film "The Aviator," which is a biopic of Howard Hughes and directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Scorsese's filmmaking style; Work of screenwriter John Logan; Splitting of the film into four main subplots; DiCaprio's performance; Performance of actors.

Published
2004

29. The Life Examined With Wes Anderson.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*FILMMAKERS, *METAPHOR in motion pictures, *ACTORS
Abstract

Reports on talks with Wes Anderson, director of "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou." Father figures in Anderson's films that include "Rushmore" and "The Royal Tenenbaums"; Role of Bill Murray in "Life Aquatic"; Metaphor in the film; Anderson's comments on the shooting of some scenes; Andersons' work with Murray.

Published
2004

30. Half-Baked Dozen.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*MOTION pictures
Abstract

Presents the motion picture "Ocean's Twelve," directed by Steven Soderbergh and starred by George Glooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and others. INSET: BACKSTORY..

Published
2004

31. Original Cynics.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*DRAMA
Abstract

Reviews the movie "Closer," directed by Mike Nichols and starring Julia Roberts and Jude Law.

Published
2004

32. The Big Picture.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
ALEXANDER (Film), STONE, Oliver, 1946-, FARRELL, Colin, 1976-, JOLIE, Angelina, 1975-
Abstract

Reviews the film "Alexander," directed by Oliver Stone, starring Colin Farrell and Angelina Jolie. INSET: BACKSTORY..

Published
2004

33. Boys 2 Men.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*MOTION pictures
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Bad Education," directed by Pedro Almodovar.

Published
2004

34. Up, Up, and Away.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*MUSIC, *MUSICIANS, *POPULAR music, *SINGERS, *ARTISTS
Abstract

Profiles the singer and songwriter, Rufus Wainwright. Description of Wainwright's music album "Want Two"; Description of Wainwright's relationship with his mother; Musical instruments played by Wainwright.

Published
2004

35. Dr. Kinsey, I Presume?

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
KINSEY (Film), CONDON, Bill, 1955-, NEESON, Liam, 1952-, MCKELLEN, Ian, 1939-, FRASER, Brendan, 1968-, LITHGOW, John, 1945-
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Kinsey," directed by Bill Condon and starring Liam Neeson, Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, and John Lithgow.

Published
2004

36. Animate This.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*ANIMATED films, *MOTION pictures, CARICATURES & cartoons
Abstract

Highlights the animated film “The Incredibles,” produced by Pixar Animation Studios. Theme and plot; Characters.

Published
2004

37. Bio Hazards.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
RAY (Film), FOXX, Jamie, 1967-, HACKFORD, Taylor, 1944-
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Ray," starring Jamie Foxx and directed by Taylor Hackford.

Published
2004

38. THE CULTURE PAGES.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*TELEVISION & politics, *BROADCAST journalism, *TELEVISION interviews & interviewing
Abstract

Focuses on the comic approach to television broadcasting of news with the program "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" in the U.S. Source of political information by the American public; Quality of interviews with politicians; Parody of ethically corrupt news and analysis shows.

Published
2004

39. THE YEAR GENRE FILMS GOT SMART.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*FILM genres, *MOTION pictures, *SCIENCE fiction, *MOTION picture industry
Abstract

The article focuses on the evolution of genre films in the U.S. "War of the Worlds" spliced its H. G. Wells source material with state-of-the-art sci-fiction destruction and themes Stevens Spielberg has nurtured over decades, about the perils of parenthood, the fear of abandonment and the uncontrollability of the universe. Other 2005 genre movies that carried their weight with both grace and unpredictability are "History of Violence," "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang," "Serenity" and "Batman." Begins.

Published
2005

41. Crude Awakening.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
SYRIANA (Film), GAGHAN, Stephen, 1965-, CLOONEY, George, 1961-, WRIGHT, Jeffrey, 1965-, MITCHELL, William C. C.
Abstract

The article reviews the film "Syriana," directed by Stephen Gaghan and starring George Clooney, Jeffrey Wright and William Charles Mitchell.

Published
2005

42. Bee Season.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*DVD-Video discs, *COMEDY films, *MOTION pictures, *MOTION picture industry
Abstract

Presents the DVD format of the collection of comedy films of Harold Lloyd. Inclusion of extras in the DVD; Motion pictures in the collection; Retail price of the DVD.

Published
2005

43. Sturm und Twang.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
BEE Season (Film), CROSS, Flora, GERE, Richard, 1949-, BINOCHE, Juliette, 1964-, MCGEHEE, Scott, SIEGEL, David
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Bee Season," starring Flora Cross, Richard Gere and Juliette Binoche and directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel.

Published
2005

44. The Lady Vanquishes.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
PRIDE & Prejudice (Film : 2005), WRIGHT, Joe, 1972-, KNIGHTLEY, Keira, 1985-, MACFADYEN, Matthew, BLETHYN, Brenda
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Pride and Prejudice," directed by Joe Wright and starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen and Brenda Blethyn.

Published
2005

45. War Is Heck.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*WAR stories
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Jarhead," directed by Sam Mendes and starring Jake Gylenhaal, Scott MacDonald and Peter Sarsgaard.

Published
2005

46. New York Doll.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*DOCUMENTARY films
Abstract

Reviews the documentary motion picture "New York Doll," directed by Greg Whiteley.

Published
2005

47. The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pumps.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
IN Her Shoes (Film), HANSON, Curtis, 1945-2016, DIAZ, Cameron, 1972-, MACLAINE, Shirley, 1934-, COLLETTE, Toni, 1972-
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "In Her Shoes," directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Cameron Diaz, Shirley MacLaine, and Toni Collette.

Published
2005

48. NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
SYMPATHY for Lady Vengeance (Film), PRESIDENT'S Last Bang, The (Film), TRISTRAM Shandy: A Cock & Bull Story (Film), PAK, Ch'an-uk, 1963-, LEE, Yeong-ae, IM Sang-su, 1962-, COOGAN, Steve, 1965-
Abstract

Reviews several motion pictures for New York Film Festival. "Sympathy for Lady Vengeance," directed by Park Chanwook and starring Lee Yeong-ae; "The President's Last Bang," directed by Im Sang-soo; "Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story," starred by Steve Coogan.

Published
2005

49. Capote.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
CAPOTE (Film), MILLER, Bennett, 1966-, HOFFMAN, Philip Seymour, 1967-2014, KEENER, Catherine
Abstract

Reviews the motion picture "Capote," directed by Bennett Miller and starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Catherine Keener.

Published
2005

50. The Tip Sheet Form Toronto: From gay cowboys to chick lit done right.

Author

Tucker, Ken

Subjects
*FILM festivals, *MOTION pictures, *MOTION picture industry
Abstract

Provides an overview of several motion pictures presented at the Toronto Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario in 2005. "Shopgirl," directed by Steve Martin; "Breakfast on Pluto," starring Cillian Murphy; "Walk the Line," starring Reese Witherspoon.

Published
2005

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