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Rescue Dawn
Ten years ago, Werner Herzog made a documentary called Little Dieter Needs to Fly, about a German-born U.S. Navy pilot who was shot down in Laos during the beginning stages of the Vietnam war. Now, Herzog returns with a fictionalized version of the very same story starring Christian Bale.
Ten years ago, Werner Herzog made a documentary called Little Dieter Needs to Fly, about a German-born U.S. Navy pilot who was shot down in Laos during the beginning stages of the Vietnam war. Now, Herzog returns with a fictionalized version of the very same story starring Christian Bale.
Coming Soon: Shortbus
John Cameron Mitchell's much-anticipated sexually explicit film Shortbus.
John Cameron Mitchell's much-anticipated sexually explicit film Shortbus.
The Science of Sleep
Marcy has one word for Michel Gondry's follow-up to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: charming. With Gael Garcia Bernal and Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Marcy has one word for Michel Gondry's follow-up to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: charming. With Gael Garcia Bernal and Charlotte Gainsbourg.
A Scanner Darkly
Mindwarping animation meets paranoid slackers from the future in Richard Linklater's adaptation Philip K. Dick's sci-fi novel. Starring Keanu Reeves as a schizophrenic undercover cop, Winona Ryder as dealer and love interest, and Woody Harrelson and Robert Downey Jr. as drug-addled buffoons.
Mindwarping animation meets paranoid slackers from the future in Richard Linklater's adaptation Philip K. Dick's sci-fi novel. Starring Keanu Reeves as a schizophrenic undercover cop, Winona Ryder as dealer and love interest, and Woody Harrelson and Robert Downey Jr. as drug-addled buffoons.
Thank You for Smoking
"Michael Jordan plays ball. Charlie Mason murders people. I talk." Meet Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart), the top spokesperson for the tobacco industry and questionable hero of Jason Reitman's adaptation of Christopher Buckley's satire of spin. With Katie Holmes, Maria Bello, Robert Duvall, and William H. Macy.
"Michael Jordan plays ball. Charlie Mason murders people. I talk." Meet Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart), the top spokesperson for the tobacco industry and questionable hero of Jason Reitman's adaptation of Christopher Buckley's satire of spin. With Katie Holmes, Maria Bello, Robert Duvall, and William H. Macy.
Requiem For a Dream
Darrien Aronofsky's follow-up to the instant cult classic Pi has turned into an art house hit. Get the lowdown on his wacky camera work and drug-addled orgies starring Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, and Jennifer Connolly.
Darrien Aronofsky's follow-up to the instant cult classic Pi has turned into an art house hit. Get the lowdown on his wacky camera work and drug-addled orgies starring Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, and Jennifer Connolly.
Restaurant
Eric Bross's new film (Ten Benny, Stranger than Fiction) makes a movie with a lot to say about ambition, friendship and race.
Eric Bross's new film (Ten Benny, Stranger than Fiction) makes a movie with a lot to say about ambition, friendship and race.
Rhythm n' Bayous
Documentary filmmaker Robert Mugge on the swampy trail of Louisiana music.
Documentary filmmaker Robert Mugge on the swampy trail of Louisiana music.
Run Lola Run
The most exciting German movie to come along in a long time.
The most exciting German movie to come along in a long time.
The Safety Of Objects
Rose Troche assembled a terrific cast, including Glenn Close, Patricia Clarkson, Joshua Jackson, and Dermot Mulroney, for "The Safety of Objects," a look at four neighboring families based on the caustic stories of A.M. Homes.
Rose Troche assembled a terrific cast, including Glenn Close, Patricia Clarkson, Joshua Jackson, and Dermot Mulroney, for "The Safety of Objects," a look at four neighboring families based on the caustic stories of A.M. Homes.
Rushmore
The second film by Wes Anderson is like candy.
The second film by Wes Anderson is like candy.
The Shape Of Things
Neil LaBute's latest mean-spirited hero is a woman. Rachel Weisz, Paul Rudd, Frederick Weller and Gretchen Mol star.
Neil LaBute's latest mean-spirited hero is a woman. Rachel Weisz, Paul Rudd, Frederick Weller and Gretchen Mol star.
Snatch
Guy Ritchie is the happiest director in the world. He's got Madonna, he's got a new movie, and he's got Brad Pitt. What else could he possibly wish for? Well, for starters, how about a decent plot?
Guy Ritchie is the happiest director in the world. He's got Madonna, he's got a new movie, and he's got Brad Pitt. What else could he possibly wish for? Well, for starters, how about a decent plot?
Southern Comfort
Kate Davis' documentary about a female-to-male transsexual dying of ovarian cancer won the top Jury Award at Sundance 2001.
Kate Davis' documentary about a female-to-male transsexual dying of ovarian cancer won the top Jury Award at Sundance 2001.
Spun
Nobody sleeps in Jonas Åkerlund's outrageous crystal meth epic. The strung-out all-star cast includes Jason Schwartzman, Mena Suvari, John Leguziamo, Patrick Fugit, Brittany Murphy, and Mickey Rourke.
Nobody sleeps in Jonas Åkerlund's outrageous crystal meth epic. The strung-out all-star cast includes Jason Schwartzman, Mena Suvari, John Leguziamo, Patrick Fugit, Brittany Murphy, and Mickey Rourke.
State and Main
David Mamet's latest looks like a lot of fun. With an all-star cast including Sarah Jessica Parker, Greg Kinnear, Julia Stiles, Alec Baldwin and Rebecca Pidgeon.
David Mamet's latest looks like a lot of fun. With an all-star cast including Sarah Jessica Parker, Greg Kinnear, Julia Stiles, Alec Baldwin and Rebecca Pidgeon.
Storytelling
Todd "Happiness" Solondz is back with two tales of abuse, revenge, murder, teenage homosexuality, drugs, and twisted sex.
Todd "Happiness" Solondz is back with two tales of abuse, revenge, murder, teenage homosexuality, drugs, and twisted sex.
Sunshine State
John Sayles returns with the most satisfying ensemble drama in a long time, featuring Angela Bassett, Edie Falco, and Timothy Hutton.
John Sayles returns with the most satisfying ensemble drama in a long time, featuring Angela Bassett, Edie Falco, and Timothy Hutton.
The Strange Case of Senor Computer
"If you translate a knock-knock joke into blue cubes, will it still be funny?" An interview with Tom Sawyer, director of a film about the dysfunctional relationship between a robot and its creator.
"If you translate a knock-knock joke into blue cubes, will it still be funny?" An interview with Tom Sawyer, director of a film about the dysfunctional relationship between a robot and its creator.
Too Much Sleep
David Maquiling is not the first indie director to take a camera to the suburbs. Critics praise this movie that wants to be quirky and endearing.
David Maquiling is not the first indie director to take a camera to the suburbs. Critics praise this movie that wants to be quirky and endearing.
Time For Drunken Horses
Bahman Ghobadi's award winning film about the struggles of Kurdish children.
Bahman Ghobadi's award winning film about the struggles of Kurdish children.
Traffic
After Erin Brockovich, Steven Soderberg delivers another star-studded film that is winning lots of acclaim. Still, this Soderbergh fan was disappointed with the ambitious drug war polemic.
After Erin Brockovich, Steven Soderberg delivers another star-studded film that is winning lots of acclaim. Still, this Soderbergh fan was disappointed with the ambitious drug war polemic.
The Triumph of Love
Who knew costume drama could be so much fun? Come on down to the Italian villa to see "Sexy Beast" Ben Kinglsey turn into a pussy cat. Only the title is a misnomer--the triumph is Mira Sorvino's.
Who knew costume drama could be so much fun? Come on down to the Italian villa to see "Sexy Beast" Ben Kinglsey turn into a pussy cat. Only the title is a misnomer--the triumph is Mira Sorvino's.
The Visit
Jordan Walker Pearlman's debut feature won the audience award at the 2000 Urbanworld Film Festival.
Jordan Walker Pearlman's debut feature won the audience award at the 2000 Urbanworld Film Festival.
Walk on the Moon
Diane Lane, Liev Schreiber, and Viggo Mortensen star in this heartfelt story of hippie adultery set in the Summer of Love.
Diane Lane, Liev Schreiber, and Viggo Mortensen star in this heartfelt story of hippie adultery set in the Summer of Love.
Wendigo
Don't go out in the woods tonight: Larry Fessenden's art house horror flick is likely to disappoint both horror and art house audiences.
Don't go out in the woods tonight: Larry Fessenden's art house horror flick is likely to disappoint both horror and art house audiences.
Wet Hot American Summer
The chef talks to canned beans. The counselors shoot up. Janeane Garofalo mousses her hair. This is a summer movie for everyone.
The chef talks to canned beans. The counselors shoot up. Janeane Garofalo mousses her hair. This is a summer movie for everyone.
What's Cooking
Gurinder Chadha's second film eaturing a delicious cast including Joan Chen, Julianna Margulies, Mercedes Ruehl, Kyra Sedgwick, Alfre Woodard.
Gurinder Chadha's second film eaturing a delicious cast including Joan Chen, Julianna Margulies, Mercedes Ruehl, Kyra Sedgwick, Alfre Woodard.
Woman On Top
Fina Torres' fairy tale comedy starring Penelope Cruz doesn't deliver on its promise and offers unfunny dialogue and corny special effects instead.
Fina Torres' fairy tale comedy starring Penelope Cruz doesn't deliver on its promise and offers unfunny dialogue and corny special effects instead.
Yi Yi
Edward Yang's sprawling family portrait is gathering more and more momentum, from critic's lists to Oscar rumors. What is it about this slow-burning film that makes it such a success?
Edward Yang's sprawling family portrait is gathering more and more momentum, from critic's lists to Oscar rumors. What is it about this slow-burning film that makes it such a success?