by Roger Thomas | Jun 26, 2002 | Opinion
Steven Spielberg’s new film, “Minority Report,” may be appropriate just now. Just as our attorney general is reporting that we will hold someone indefinitely for crimes he may commit in the future, along comes a film about a pre-crime division of law...
by Roger Thomas | Jun 20, 2002 | Opinion
Many have been willing to die for their beliefs. From the patriots who forged our nation to modern advocates of change and revolution—like Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi—many have stood tall and sacrificed all for the greater good. Since Sept. 11, our nation has...
by Roger Thomas | Jun 7, 2002 | Opinion
“Insomnia” is a murder mystery from Christopher Nolan, director of last year’s highly successful independent film, “Memento.” The film is based on a 1998 Norwegian film by the same name that starred Stellan Skarsgard and was directed by...
by Roger Thomas | Jun 4, 2002 | Opinion
Much is already known about “Stolen Summer.” Originally a screenplay written by Peter Jones, “Summer” won a contest sponsored by Miramax and actors/screenwriters Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Once the screenplay was chosen, the writer and...
by Roger Thomas | May 20, 2002 | Opinion
Films, from the classic masterpiece “The Godfather” to the exemplary contemporary film “A Simple Plan,” have dealt with the breakdown of moral character. The lesson of all of those films is that the journey toward evil usually begins with small...
