Vol 94 Issue 14 - Published February 6th, 2004
'Dogville' proves angsty
Part social criticism, part exercise in the darkest end of human nature, all stunningly well done, "Dogville" is one of the most challenging, thoughtful films of the past five years. Writer/director/Dogma 95 mastermind Lars von Trier polarizes like none other, as well he should. Love him or hate him -- preferably both; hate the queasy freak-show manipulations of "Breaking the Waves," love the transcendent minute majesties of "Dancer in the Dark." ...

Burton makes vivid splash with his dreamy 'Big Fish'
Most people wouldn't think of a film like "Big Momma's House" as a Raja Gosnell film: that movie owes everything to Martin Lawrence. "Big Fish" is quite the opposite. Despite the first rate cast (Ewan MacGregor, Albert Finney, Jessica Lange and a sco ... more
'O.C.' theme band returns with vastly different 'Planet'
Does anyone out there actually think it'll ever be possible to listen to the full, extended version of the Remembrants' "I'll Be There For You" without wincing at the thought of six attractive 20-30-40-somethings (accounting for reruns) goofing aroun ... more

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