Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Steve Oederkerk In 1966, Woody Allen, who was then still a stand up comic and script writer of repute, took a B-grade Japanese spy comedy and redubbed it with plenty of clever one-liners and a new plot, giving us What’s Up Tiger Lily? Now, writer/director Steve Oedekerk (Ace Ventura: When… Continue Reading »
KATE & LEOPOLD
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: James Mangold Stars: Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Live Schreiber, Breckin Meyer Blast From The Past, indeed! Queen of the romantic comedy, Meg Ryan returns to safe territory with this fluffy, light weight, undeniably formulaic farce in which a 19th century duke travels to modern day New York via a time… Continue Reading »
KANDAHAR
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Mohsen Makhmalbaf Stars: Nelofer Pazira Given the US sanctioned war against terrorism that is currently devastating much of Afghanistan, this new film from acclaimed Iranian director Mohsen Makhmalbaf (Gabbeh, etc) is both timely and has an immediacy and urgency. Kandahar gives audiences an insight into a land that few know… Continue Reading »
KAMA SUTRA
Reviewed by GREG KING Director:Mira Nair Stars:Naveen Andrews, Sarita Choudhury, Indira Varma, Ramon Tikaram, Rekha Lavish production values, beautiful costumes, opulent settings, some superb scenery and gorgeous cinematography cannot disguise the fact that Mira Nair’s new film is little more than a big budget sex and sin melodrama set in 16th century India. The rain… Continue Reading »