by Mike Parnell | Jun 3, 2003 | Opinion
“Toy Story” opened the door to a new kind of moviemaking by using computer-generated animation. Such film universes, created with pixels and high-profile celebrity voices, could become box-office hits. What’s really amazing, though, is that Pixar,...
by Mike Parnell | May 16, 2003 | Opinion
“The Matrix Reloaded” roars on the screen like a juggernaut, with both the visual power to stun the senses and the philosophical underpinning to tantalize the intellect. It will be discussed for months to come in anticipation of the third Matrix film,...
by Mike Parnell | May 14, 2003 | Opinion
It’s easy to find fault with Eddie Murphy. His recent movie track record is not good. He had what I called the trifecta of bad movies last year: “Pluto Nash,” “Showtime” and “I Spy.” Now Sony Pictures rolls out another Eddie...
by Mike Parnell | May 8, 2003 | Opinion
Moviegoers with only a passing knowledge of X-Men will probably not like this sequel to 2000’s successful “X-Men” movie. This latest adaptation of the comic-book series will seem like an endless series of events with no correlation. But those who...
by Mike Parnell | May 2, 2003 | Opinion
“Bulletproof Monk” is another entry in the long line of comics-based movies. The problem with “Monk” is that it’s like a Chinese dinner: You take one thing from column A, another from column B and yet another from column C to make a meal...
