FILM REVIEWS
 TraitorMarking the directing debut of Jeffrey Nachmanoff, "Traitor" is a decently made, socially relevant political thriller that speaks to our times in its depiction of the war on terrorism, but it's ultimately frustrating due to lack of in-depth characterization and an increasingly conventional yarn that ends on a compromising note.continue > |
Babylon A.D.By Michelle Finzi Paris--Neither satisfying as an apocalyptic sci-fi nor as a thrilling actioners, "Babylon A.D.," Mathieu Kassovitz's second American feature is a structurally messy, incoherent picture that suffers from all the problems of a big-budget international production.continue > |
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 ChokeSundance Film Fest 2008 (Dramatic Competition)--One of the few highlights of the festival this year, the dark comedy "Choke" is a wild blend of sharp writing, eccentric performances and lots of dysfunctional conduct, such as crazy mothers and sexual compulsion.continue > |
 BlindnessAn ambitious but falwed rendition of the best-selling book (of the same title) by Nobel Prize winner Jose Saramago, "Blindness" is a socially significant and gloomy film that reflects our zeitgeist post 9/11. As such, the movie is a most pertinent selection as opening night of the 61st Cannes Film Festival.continue > |
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Movie critic Emanuel Levy is known for his stellar Oscar predictions, so be sure to check out the Oscar News section for Levy's latest assessment of this year's awards candidates.
