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A Man Named Pearl Movie Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:59:07 EDT

A Man Named Pearl is a rarity in the world of documentary film: an unabashed feel-good film that has little agenda save a look at the work of its fascinating subject.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: Jul 22, 2008

The Guatemalan Handshake DVD Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:17:28 EDT

Populated by a cast of remarkable, colorful characters and structured with some odd elliptical storytelling, it's at once an ode to small town life as well as a comedic examination of the oddballs allowed to flourish there.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: Apr 25, 2008

"Alice's House" Movie Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:19:47 EDT

Alice's House presents a slice-of-life tale centering on a middle-class family in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: Jan 18, 2008

Gypsy Caravan Movie Review: The Truth About Gypsies

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:41:00 EDT

Gypsy Caravan is much more than a music documentary, shattering myths and stereotypes while providing an enriching, captivating look at the Romani people.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: Nov 12, 2007

The Treatment Movie Review: Too Much Treatment, Not Enough Romance

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:40:00 EDT

Although the Dr. Morales character gives the film and novel its title (as he's giving Jake "the treatment"), his excision from the film would have given it a chance to fully focus on what it does right: the budding romance between Jake and Allegra.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: Nov 12, 2007

DOA: Dead or Alive Movie Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:38:00 EDT

DOA: Dead or Alive might as well be called Dead on Arrival for its overall chances of box-office success, but here's the surprise: it's a fun guilty pleasure

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: Nov 12, 2007

Hatter M: The Looking Glass Wars Vol. 1

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:41:00 EDT

Frank Beddor's comic book adaptation of his Looking Glass Wars universe has been collected in a lush hardcover "geo-graphic novel" complete with a plethora of bonus features.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: Nov 02, 2007

CD Review: Erasure - Light at the End of the World

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Fri, 25 May 2007 12:54:00 EDT

The boys in Erasure are still making music together, and not much has changed since their debut over 20 years ago

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: May 25, 2007

Arthur and the Invisibles DVD Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Tue, 22 May 2007 09:36:00 EDT

With Arthur and the Invisibles, action auteur Luc Besson turns his attention to entertainment for the younger set with mostly favorable results.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: May 22, 2007

Provoked Movie Review: The Indian Burning Bed

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Fri, 11 May 2007 08:47:00 EDT

The film has a powerful story and a fine cast, but suffers from completely pedestrian production that feels more like a Lifetime movie from India than a major motion picture.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: May 11, 2007

Breaking and Entering DVD Review: A Theft of Two Hours

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Wed, 09 May 2007 19:43:00 EDT

Minghella's films have always seemed overly self-important, but at least in the past he had solid literary origins to fall back upon. Here he's left to his own devices, sinking the production with his plodding, uninvolving, and completely unbelievable script.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: May 09, 2007

L'Iceberg Movie Review: Send in the Clowns

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Tue, 01 May 2007 18:35:00 EDT

L'Iceberg inhabits the eccentric, fantasy world of comedy films populated by the likes of The Life Aquatic and Amélie, barely keeping one foot in reality while stepping far out into its highly stylized fictional realm.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: May 01, 2007

Born to Fight DVD Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Tue, 01 May 2007 17:26:00 EDT

Born to Fight isn't just a cheap knockoff designed to cash in on the goodwill Tony Jaa's Thai films have established here, instead it's a thrilling achievement completely capable of standing on its own merits.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: May 01, 2007

Red Road Movie Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:57:00 EDT

Red Road paints a disturbing picture of our security-obsessed culture, demonstrating the inherent abuse of power made possible by widespread deployment of security cameras.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: Apr 27, 2007

My Father the Genius DVD Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:11:00 EDT

While the director struggles with her own ambivalence about her father throughout the making of the film, her compelling documentary paints a memorable portrait of this largely unknown artist.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: Apr 23, 2007

The Page Turner Movie Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:02:00 EDT

Rather than relying on horrific acts of violence to drive home its theme, the film's modest thrills show that in this case, revenge is a dish best served lukewarm

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: Apr 23, 2007

Adam's Apples Movie Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:05:00 EDT

Although the film is propelled forward by the various misfortunes suffered by the faithful Ivan, it's ostensibly a study of the transformative power of faith on the tough, uncaring skinhead Adam.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: Mar 28, 2007

The Host Movie Review: Great Effects, Marginal Story

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:08:00 EDT

The film builds up suitable suspense in its early stages, but constantly allows it to dissipate by switching between the various family members once they get separated.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: Mar 22, 2007

Beyond the Gates Movie Review: A Haunting Look at Genocide

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:15:00 EDT

Beyond The Gates presents a dramatic recreation of the events that transpired during the initial days of the Rwandan genocide, centering on the efforts of two British citizens to protect the endangered natives.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: Mar 19, 2007

C.R.A.Z.Y. DVD Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Caballero Oscuro) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:37:00 EDT

While the film is worth seeing and remains interesting throughout its nearly two hour length, it loses effectiveness through its scattered themes.

Contributor: Caballero Oscuro
Published: Feb 27, 2007