by Roger Thomas | Jan 31, 2003 | Opinion
Cinema has found many ways to approach the Holocaust. The masterpiece “Schindler’s List” tells the true story of how one man, in the face of the worst possible horror, made a difference and saved over a thousand lives. The deeply moving, and...
by Roger Thomas | Jan 30, 2003 | Opinion
It has been reported that the visually stunning “Moulin Rouge” revived the movie musical last year. If that is true, then “Chicago” (the film based on the Bob Fosse stage musical) is continuing to stoke the fire started by “Moulin...
by Roger Thomas | Jan 27, 2003 | Opinion
In an end-of-the-year rush when a lot of great films are being released, “Fisher” is not one of the best. But with a smart and emotional script, two fine performances and the directorial debut of a star, there are some good reasons to check out...
by Roger Thomas | Jan 16, 2003 | Opinion
Retirement is anything but blissful for Schmidt. First, he faces boredom, then tragedy. Finally, he takes control, and he hits the road in his RV. This “road picture” focuses on Schmidt as he travels across country hoping to discover or manufacture a...
by Roger Thomas | Jan 10, 2003 | Opinion
Oscar nominations will not be announced until Feb. 11. Certainly on that day there will be a few surprises, but even now, a month before the nominations are revealed, a few seem almost “sure things.” This time of year is for the film community, and for...
