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The Ponzi-Schemes of "There Will Be Blood"

Why "There Will Be Blood" is no "Citizen Kane".
By Russell Brown, Jan 7, 2008

Coppola and Haynes: Suppositions on Self-Indulgence

Successful and unsuccessful excess in "I'm Not There" and "Youth Without Youth".
By Russell Brown, Dec 3, 2007

Aging Gracefully with Michelle Pfeiffer

How our memories are linked with movie stars.
By Russell Brown, Sep 12, 2007

What is a Summer Movie?

Outdoor picnic filmgoing or big blockbusters? The many faces of summer movies...
By Russell Brown, Jul 16, 2007

"300": It's All About the Abs

How exactly are we supposed to feel about all those robust ancient stomach muscles?
By Russell Brown, Mar 13, 2007

"Dreamgirls": The Unlikely Soundtrack for Christmas

Everyone's singing "Dreamgirls".
By Russell Brown, Dec 18, 2006

"Volver": The Bold and the Beautiful

Celebrating soaps in the work of Pedro Almodovar.
By Russell Brown, Dec 4, 2006

"Old Joy": Thoughts on Friendship in the MySpace Age

How we deal with last stabs at friendship.
By Russell Brown, Oct 23, 2006
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