by Roger Thomas | Jul 16, 2003 | Opinion
Filmmakers do not meet to come up with themes for the best films released in a given year, but it sometimes seems like that is the case. Two years ago, many of the best films dealt with altered realities: “A Beautiful Mind,” “Mulholland Drive,”...
by Roger Thomas | Jul 11, 2003 | Opinion
The first two “Terminator” films were classics, and the hope was that the third would continue this sensational series at the same level. Sadly, “Terminator 3” followed Hollywood tradition and is not as satisfying as its predecessors. The first...
by Roger Thomas | Jun 27, 2003 | Opinion
If the film is neither funny nor romantic, how can it possibly succeed as a romantic comedy? Emma and Alex have one of those awkward, arguing relationships that almost always means in the movies that they are destined for each other. As Alex dictates the novel, the...
by Roger Thomas | Jun 16, 2003 | Opinion
Several readers have asked EthicsDaily.com to recommend films to jumpstart spiritual discussions. EthicsDaily.com’s three movie reviewers each weighed in, offering 10 films apiece. “Cimarron,” 1930, Not Rated This is the first and only western to win...
by Roger Thomas | Jun 6, 2003 | Opinion
The film industry is still in shock and awe over the success last year of a little film called “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” Though it will not match “Wedding’s” success, “Bend It Like Beckham” is currently poised to surprise...
