 ‘Jacket’ confined by mad mediocrity
For all the visual gimmicks, pseudo-intellectual mumbo jumbo and the “seriousness” with which both Adrien Brody and Keira Knightley approach their respective roles, audiences would be best advised to think of “The Jacket” as another silly and conceited film in the same vein as the ridiculously embarrassing “The Butterfly Effect” if they expect to leave the theater with any sense of pleasure. Otherwise, disappointment is ensured.
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 Eye-catching ‘Gates’ enliven NYC atmosphere
Walking out of the subway at 59th St. and 5th Ave., I knew what to expect – a sea of orange and a sea of tourists. Yet, getting more than a little excited at the first glimpse of billowy saffron fabric, I realized that the concrete reality of the Gat ... more |
 Minimalist set, weighty message in gripping story of ‘Jane’
The goal of “Jane: Abortion and the Underground” is not to make people change their views or become pro-choice. It’s not trying to make anyone feel a certain way or think a certain thing. The goal of “Jane,” as outlined by its director, Caitlin Freem ... more
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