>NEW THIS WEEK
Chappelle has an electrifying Block Party
by Jason Bailey
Black gold buried deep within dull Hills
by Jeremy Webster
Night Watch a nightmare
by Jake Euker
Cache has hidden horrors
by Jake Euker
>MARCH 9, 2006
Jones' Three Burials tough, brilliant
by Jason Bailey
Crash costs Oscars another caring critic
No, we're not bitter about missing one prediction; Crash really isn't even arguably worthy.
by Jason Bailey
New Doctor Who materializes on Sci-Fi
by Jeremy Webster
A Doctor Who first season episode guide
by Jeremy Webster
>MARCH 2, 2006
Call your bookie, Oscar winners arrive
by Jason Bailey
Intense Scared drowns in hysteria
by Jake Euker
Doogal sets a new low in family film
by Jeremy Webster
>FEBRUARY 23, 2006
The curse of the Pink Panther returns
by Jake Euker
Transamerica a close call with greatness
by Jason Bailey
>FEBRUARY 16, 2006
Bubble an experiment gone all right
by Jason Bailey
Let's hope this third Destination is Final
by Jeremy Webster
Curious George a sweet, innocent delight
by Jeremy Webster
20th Annual Academy Award Shorts events
>FEBRUARY 9, 2006
Match Point a ruthlessly strong thriller
by Jason Bailey
Stranger Calls from the bottom of the barrel
by Jeremy Webster
>FEBRUARY 2, 2006
Nanny McPhee has a dark streak
by Jeremy Webster
Thoughts on this year's Oscar nominations
by Jason Bailey
Brosnan shines in clever Matador
by Jason Bailey
>JANUARY 26, 2006
Underworld sequel has no teeth
by Jeremy Webster
The New World is pretty yet monotonous
by Jake Euker
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
by Jason Bailey and and Jake Euker and and Jeremy Webster
>JANUARY 19, 2006
Hostel brings hope to horror fans
by Jeremy Webster
Breakfast on Pluto lacks momentum
by Jason Bailey
>JANUARY 12, 2006
Films of 2005, for better or worse
A film discussion amongst our critics.
by Jason Bailey and and Jeremy Webster and and Jake Euker
Brokeback stands solid and big
by Jake Euker
>JANUARY 5, 2006
Rumor Has It… flat but lively
by Jason Bailey
Munich has good material, lacks spine
by Jake Euker
Producers remains stage-bound
by Jason Bailey
Memoirs not really all that memorable
by Jeremy Webster
We (Jason) dropped the ball on North Country
by Jason Bailey
>DECEMBER 29, 2005
Dick and Jane is terribly generic
by Jason Bailey
Squid and the Whale among the finest
by Jason Bailey
Wolf Creek a solid return to serious horror
by Jeremy Webster
Wichitan's Smokers to premiere at the Murdock
by Jeremy Webster
>DECEMBER 22, 2005
Cut King Kong down to size
by Jeremy Webster
Family Stone flawed by Hollywood ending
by Jason Bailey
>DECEMBER 15, 2005
Syriana is more than 'Traffic with oil'
by Jason Bailey
Chronicles of Narnia off to an excellent start
by Jeremy Webster
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
by Jason Bailey, Jake Euker, and Jeremy Webster
>DECEMBER 8, 2005
Aeon Flux just plain sucks
by Jeremy Webster
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang is fun fun
by Jason Bailey
>DECEMBER 1, 2005
Ice Harvest a cold-blooded treat
by Jason Bailey
Derailed could lose the second caboose
by Jason Bailey
Proof greater than the sum of its shaky parts
by Jeremy Webster
>NOVEMBER 24, 2005
Holiday Movie Craptacular!
The 2005 holiday fare are transparent in their intent, but some of them might not suck out loud.
by Jason Bailey
Turkeys of the screen
The Top 10 worst movies, according to three people who disagree.
by Jake Euker, Jason Bailey and Jeremy Webster
New Potter not for newcomers
by Jason Bailey
Cash film good, but a bit out of tune
by Jeremy Webster
Capote deliberate, devastating
by Jason Bailey
Have a bloody New Year
by Jeremy Webster
Experience Weekend at all costs
by Jake Euker
Family Portraits a chilling look into human monstrosity
by Jeremy Webster
>NOVEMBER 17, 2005
Zathura a fun fantasy full of heart
by Jeremy Webster
Shopgirl is odd in a Steve Martin way
by Jason Bailey
Flicks in Brief
by Jason Bailey
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
by Jason Bailey, Jake Euker, and Jeremy Webster
>NOVEMBER 10, 2005
Clooney's Good Night a very good film
by Jason Bailey
Chicken Little illustrates Disney's new challenge
by Jeremy Webster
Jarhead is a good soldier, but not a great leader
by Jason Bailey
Flicks in Brief
by Jason Bailey
>NOVEMBER 3, 2005
Saw sequel shreds original
by Jeremy Webster
In Her Shoes serviceable, effective
by Jason Bailey
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
by Jason Bailey, Jake Euker, and Jeremy Webster
>OCTOBER 27, 2005
One man's Shortgrass Journal
Record attendance, solid cinema and an embarrassingly large brownie.
by Jason Bailey
20th Century Club aims to be film Mecca
You can't swing a bag of popcorn without hitting an F5-related film thingus lately.
by Jason Bailey
Orpheum offers double classic horror
Jeremy Webster
Nice try, but Doom ain't got game
by Jeremy Webster
Punk Attitude an uplifting ride
by Jedd Beaudoin
>OCTOBER 20, 2005
Good scares lost in The Fog
by Jeremy Webster
Elizabethtown flawed; blame Bloom
by Jason Bailey
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
by Jason Bailey, Jake Euker, and Jeremy Webster
>OCTOBER 13, 2005
Broken Flowers is sheer poetry — I think
by Jason Bailey
History of Violence a disturbing triumph
by Jeremy Webster
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
by Jason Bailey, Jake Euker, and Jeremy Webster
>OCTOBER 6, 2005
Serenity gives sci-fi a new direction
by Mike Marlett
Flightplan a tedious trip
by Jeremy Webster
Flicks in Brief
by Jason Bailey
Polanski's Oliver Twist is a whole new creation
by Jake Euker
Happy Endings nearly orgasmic
by Jason Bailey
>SEPTEMBER 29, 2005
Corpse Bride proves Burton's still alive
by Jeremy Webster
Lord of War smart, funny, and thoughtful
by Jason Bailey
>SEPTEMBER 22, 2005
Not quite Just Like Heaven, but close
by Jeremy Webster
>SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
'What an excellent day for an Exorcism'
by Jeremy Webster
Starlite, star bright: Bailey at the drive-in
by Jason Bailey
Sleepdancer is all about dreams
by Mike Marlett
>SEPTEMBER 8, 2005
Aristocrats is as funny as it is filthy
by Jason Bailey
All hail The Constant Gardener
by Jason Bailey
A Sound of Thunder rings stupid
by Jeremy Webster
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
by Jason Bailey, Jake Euker, and Jeremy Webster
>SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
Brothers Grimm bursts with magic
by Jake Euker
Walk on Water fascinating, frustrating
by Jason Bailey
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
by Jason Bailey and and Jake Euker and and Jeremy Webster
>AUGUST 25, 2005
Virgin a smart, funny sex comedy
by Jason Bailey
Craven's Red Eye a fun, taut trip
by Jeremy Webster
No screwing around: Go see Murderball
by Jason Bailey
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
by Jason Bailey and and Jake Euker and and Jeremy Webster
>AUGUST 18, 2005
The Skeleton Key should be locked up
by Jeremy Webster
March of the Penguins charming, compelling
by Jason Bailey
The Beast is back at the Orpheum
by Jason Bailey
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
by Jason Bailey and and Jake Euker and and Jeremy Webster
>AUGUST 11, 2005
Hustle & Flow tough, compelling
by Jason Bailey
Heights a sharp ensemble piece
by Jason Bailey
Tetsuo a confusing cerebral shock
by Jeremy Webster
>AUGUST 4, 2005
Simply stated, Stealth stinks
by Jason Bailey
Sky High grounded by unoriginality
by Jeremy Webster
>JULY 28, 2005
The Island is long, empty explosions
by Jake Euker
Bad News Bears is good news for Thornton
by Jason Bailey
The Devil would reject this film, too
by Jeremy Webster
>JULY 21, 2005
Funny Wedding Crashers not flawless
by Jason Bailey
Chocolate Factory is sickening eye candy
by Jake Euker
American Psycho back on DVD in its best release yet
by Jeremy Webster
>JULY 14, 2005
Fantastic Four entertaining, shallow
by Jeremy Webster
War of the Worlds an amazing loss
by Jake Euker
Dark Water is a slow boil
by Jeremy Webster
>JUNE 30, 2005
Bewitched is like a broom in the ass
by Jason Bailey
Chomsky documentary plays WSU
by Jason Bailey
Japanese Infection worth catching
by Jeremy Webster
>JUNE 23, 2005
Nolan's Batman a good beginning
by Jason Bailey
Longest Yard has confused issues
by Jake Euker
Kansas' brutal origins shown in documentary
by Mike Marlett
>JUNE 16, 2005
Mr. and Mrs. Smith an entertaining mix
by Jason Bailey
Senseless gore fills High Tension
by Jake Euker
Cinderella Man works, albeit predictably
by Jason Bailey
>JUNE 9, 2005
Madagascar is a meager beast
by Jake Euker
Layer Cake a crackling crime picture
by Jason Bailey
>JUNE 2, 2005
Sith is part of a dark empire
by Jake Euker
Look at Me is a puzzling paradox
by Jason Bailey
>MAY 26, 2005
5 Conversations a quality release
One of our own films one of his own, and he owns it.
by Jake Euker
>MAY 19, 2005
Monster-In-Law lands with a thud
by Jason Bailey
>MAY 12, 2005
Crash a fascinating disappointment
Sprwling story has many bits that work but don't hold together.
by Jason Bailey
>MAY 5, 2005
Hitchhiker's Guide a charming treat
by Jason Bailey
JB's BFD Summer Movie Preview
Summer is here: it's time to hide your brain, cause you won't need it.
by Jason Bailey
>APRIL 28, 2005
Boyle's Millions offers wealth of pleasures
by Jason Bailey
Workman-like Interpreter says little
by Jason Bailey
>APRIL 21, 2005
Amityville Horror is, surprise, no surprise
Oh, sure, it's got its startling moments, but it's far from haunting.
by Jake Euker
>APRIL 14, 2005
Sahara floats on shallow waters
by Jake Euker
Fallon can't sink Fever Pitch, but he tries
by Jason Bailey
>APRIL 7, 2005
Sin City has its saving graces
Jason Bailey
The Upside of Anger nearly nails it
by Jason Bailey
>MARCH 31, 2005
Bollywood is musical weirdness
by Jason Bailey
April Fools rule at Orpheum on Friday
by Jason Bailey
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
A quick look at what's playing at the video store near you.
by Jason Bailey
>MARCH 24, 2005
Hostage a taut, stylish thriller
by Jason Bailey
Random thoughts from your friendly critic
After a while, it's the little things that you've got to get off your chest.
by Jason Bailey
>MARCH 17, 2005
Merchant still gives a pound of hate
by Jason Bailey
>MARCH 10, 2005
Be Cool: Try harder
by Jason Bailey
Best of 2004 — um, part 2, slight return
Send the editor half a file and guess what, he runs it. Idiot.
by Jason Bailey
Assassination is harrowing, powerful cinema
by Jason Bailey
>MARCH 3, 2005
The year (yes, yes — 2004) in review
We make no claims to timeliness, just cleverness.
by Jake Euker and and Jason Bailey
Constantine finds salvation in silliness
by Jake Euker
>FEBRUARY 24, 2005
Oscar picks — like you care
The only thing we know for sure is that what we like and what will win are usually two different things.
by Jason Bailey
DVD Consumer Guide
A quick look at what's playing at the video store near you.
by Jake Euker
>FEBRUARY 17, 2005
Hitch an enjoyable flame-out
by Jason Bailey
Dark horrors confuse shock for fear
by Jake Euker
>FEBRUARY 10, 2005
Cheadle shines in potent Hotel Rwanda
by Jason Bailey
Fresh DVDs bring back highlights of the past
by Jake Euker
A dissent on Million Dollar Baby
by Jake Euker
>FEBRUARY 3, 2005
Eastwood crafts simple, elegant Baby
by Jason Bailey
Engagement an engaging disappointment
by Jason Bailey
Special TV makes an encore showing
by Mike Marlett
>JANUARY 27, 2005
Oscar noms offer few surprises
And by 'few surprises,' we actually mean 'no surprises.' But that's not a very good headline.
by Jason Bailey
Flying Daggers elegant, thrilling
by Jason Bailey
Lemony Snicket a pleasant surprise
by Jason Bailey
>JANUARY 20, 2005
Garner is engaging, but Elektra blows
by Jason Bailey
Quaid and crew make good Company
by Jason Bailey
Cosby's good intentions sink soft Albert
by Jason Bailey
>JANUARY 13, 2005
White Noise is just a lot of static
by Jake Euker
Anderson rediscovers promise withLife Aquatic
by Jake Euker
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
A quick look at what's playing at the video store near you
by Jake Euker
>JANUARY 6, 2005
Scorsese'sAviator flies, not soars
by Jason Bailey
Kinsey a smart, tough view
by Jason Bailey
>DECEMBER 30, 2004
Fockers aims low and misses
by Jason Bailey
Don't cry in your popcorn
Start the New Year right — er, left — with a load of feel-good liberal documentaries.
by Jason Bailey
>DECEMBER 23, 2004
Spanglish speaks in television
by Jake Euker
Finding Neverland is lost
by Jake Euker
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
A quick look at what's playing at the video store near you.
by Jake Euker
>DECEMBER 16, 2004
Ocean's 12 is loose and fun
by Jason Bailey
La Dolce Vita a wild, important classic
by Jake Euker
Birth only partialy conceived
by Jake Euker
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
A quick look at what's playing at the video store near you
by Jake Euker
>DECEMBER 9, 2004
Nichols, superb cast look Closer
by Jason Bailey
The Motorcycle Diaries a worthwhile ride
by Jake Euker
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
A quick look at what's playing at the video store near you.
by Jake Euker
>DECEMBER 2, 2004
Treasure andSunset: A study in trash
by Jason Bailey
Alexander a limp-wristed effort
by Jason Bailey
The Polar Express a trippy ride
by Jake Euker
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
A quick look at what's playing at the video store near you! Most titles now available.
by Jake Euker
>NOVEMBER 25, 2004
Stupid Saw is painfully bad
by Jake Euker
Sideways is a low-key charmer
by Jason Bailey
>NOVEMBER 18, 2004
Seed of Chucky is either brave or stupid
by Jake Euker
Criminal, Jones both lukewarm clones
by Jason Bailey
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
A quick look at what's playing at the video store near you
by Jake Euker and and Jason Bailey
>NOVEMBER 11, 2004
Incredibles an entertaining treat
by Jason Bailey
Handsome Alfie strains its charisma
by Jake Euker
F5 DVD Consumer Guide
A quick look at what's playing at the video store near you
by Jake Euker
>NOVEMBER 4, 2004
I Heart Huckabees is grand weirdness
by Jason Bailey
Foxx hits the mark, whileRay just misses
by Jason Bailey
Hidden effective and disturbing
by Jason Bailey
>OCTOBER 28, 2004
The Grudge fails to hold
by Jake Euker
Deeper into DVD
Halloween selections for the haunted homebody
by Jake Euker
>OCTOBER 21, 2004
Darkness falls on ICT once more
by Jason Bailey
Halloween an embarrassment of riches
by Jake Euker
Team America is a stupid blast
by Jake Euker
Thornton shines under Friday Night Lights
by Jason Bailey
>OCTOBER 14, 2004
Bright Young Things is smart, not smartass
by Jake Euker
Busey does Buddy
Old rock 'n' roll film brings actor/musician into local spotlight
by Jedd Beaudoin
>OCTOBER 7, 2004
Z Channel a marvelous journey
by Jason Bailey
Learn to make your own film fast and cheap
The Laura Bahr Seminar is fun to say and informative.
by Laura Bahr
Shark Tale is predictably forgettable
by Jason Bailey
>SEPTEMBER 30, 2004
The Forgotten is unforgettable
by Jake Euker
Mac is wasted in laughless Mr. 3000
by Jason Bailey
The Door has machismo, little else
by Jake Euker
We Don't Live Here Anymore is as solid as it is depressing
by Jason Bailey
>SEPTEMBER 23, 2004
Sky Captain stays airborne
by Jake Euker
Frothy Wimbeldon a pleasant diversion
by Jason Bailey
>SEPTEMBER 16, 2004
Cellular a fascinating failure
by Jason Bailey
Wicker Park a heavily masked romance
by Jake Euker
Paparazzi offends and insults
by Jason Bailey
>SEPTEMBER 9, 2004
Some Kind of Monster works for non-fans
by Jason Bailey
French Film 101
Deeper into DVD
by Jake Euker
>SEPTEMBER 2, 2004
FantasticHero soars and lags
by Jake Euker
HopelessAnacondas nearly watchable
by Jake Euker
Suspect Zero tries hard, accomplishes nothing
by Jason Bailey
A Home at the End of the World is adult, smart
by Jake Euker
>AUGUST 26, 2004
Without A Paddle is without a laugh
by Jason Bailey
Exorcist: The Beginning is irrelevant
by Jake Euker
Garden State is a quietly wonderful film
by Jason Bailey
Open Water a long wait with little motion
by Jake Euker
>AUGUST 19, 2004
Alien vs. Predator is as bad as you think
by Jake Euker
Unassuming Brit makes killer DVDs
Documentarian Nick Broomfield turns an unflinching camera toward man's seedier side.
by Jason Bailey
>AUGUST 12, 2004
Harold and Kumar mocks racists for laughs
by Jake Euker
Collateral a dark, moody masterpiece
by Jason Bailey
Sons of the Desert aim to revive Laurel and Hardy
by Katherine Dunne
>AUGUST 5, 2004
Manchurian remake is a gem
by Jake Euker
The Village rolls up it's sidewalk early
by Jake Euker
Napoleon Dynamite is hilarious and weird
by Jake Euker
Before Sunset an unlikely but marvelous sequel
by Jason Bailey
De-Lovely is nearly a de-saster
by Jason Bailey
The Clearing moody but not quite successful
by Jason Bailey
>JULY 29, 2004
Bourne a successful sequel
by Jason Bailey
Avoid Catwoman at all costs
by Jake Euker
Dancing on the Moon lands back home
by Mike Marlett
>JULY 22, 2004
I, Robot full of glitches
by Jason Bailey
The Beast is local camp time travel
by Jake Euker
Deeper into DVD
Back in the Real World
by Jake Euker
>JULY 15, 2004
Anchorman has bits of gold
by Jake Euker
King Arthur: 'Tis a silly place
by Jason Bailey
Coffee and Cigarettes an uneven diversion
by Jason Bailey
>JULY 8, 2004
Spider-Man 2 is not — repeat, not — the Second Coming
by Jason Bailey
White Chicks apparently not from Earth
by Jake Euker
>JULY 1, 2004
Fahrenheit potent and powerful
by Jason Bailey
Fahrenheit 9/11 an improvement for Moore
by Jake Euker
Charming Baadasssss! an insight to controversy
by Jake Euker
Spielberg's Terminal damn near works
by Jason Bailey
>JUNE 24, 2004
Riddick a garish, nutty success
by Jake Euker
Dodgeball a total knock out
by Jason Bailey
The Stepford Wives is offensively tame
by Jake Euker
>JUNE 17, 2004
Garfield fails, shockingly enough
by Jason Bailey
After 29 years, Adjani shines again
by Jake Euker
>JUNE 10, 2004
Killer Potter has real magic
by Jake Euker
Super Size Me an entertaining stunt
Jason Bailey
>JUNE 3, 2004
Junky Day After still entertaining
by Jake Euker
Raising Helen is pure hell
by Jason Bailey
DVD PICK O' THE WEEK: STRAY DOG
by Johnny Szlauderbach
>MAY 27, 2004
Shrek 2 a clever, charming retread
by Jason Bailey
Good Bye, Lenin! a dead-on satire
by Jake Euker
>MAY 20, 2004
Ungainly Troy lacks realism
by Jake Euker
Foxx, Union rock in crapy Rules
by Jason Bailey
Mean Girls is cute, but it's no cure for cancer
by Jason Bailey
>MAY 13, 2004
Rapid, vapid Van Helsing plotless
by Jake Euker
Laws of Attraction junky fun
by Jason Bailey
>MAY 6, 2004
Envy wastes its funny folks
by Jason Bailey
Godsend unnecessarily complicated
by Jake Euker
>APRIL 29, 2004
Man On Fire is above-average
by Jason Bailey
Flacid Connie and Carla misses the bus
by Jake Euker
>APRIL 22, 2004
QT bounces back with Kill Bill, Vol. 2
by Jason Bailey
Barbarian Invasions humorous, compassionate
by Jake Euker
Screenplays? Why bother?
The films Walking Tall and The Punisher suffer from the same suck as 90 percent of other Hollywood films.
by Jason Bailey
Cozy Home on the Range a refreshing Disney effort
by Jake Euker
Hellboy, Scooby-Doo 2 nearly the same flick
by Jake Euker
>APRIL 15, 2004
Ten Yards is as funny as a tumor
by Jason Bailey
Girl Next Door is better than you think
by Jason Bailey
>APRIL 8, 2004
Nice try, Kevin, but Jersey Girl disappoints
by Jason Bailey
Coens' Ladykillers a dark, funny treat
by Jason Bailey
DVD PICK O' THE WEEK: The Haunting
by Johnny Szlauderbach
>APRIL 1, 2004
Subtle Scooby 2 a nuanced treat
Hitchcock, Kubrick paid homage in this sure-to-be timeless classic.
by Jason Euker
Hooray for timely Scooby-Doo 2!
I love that one part where Scooby and Shaggy get really scared and run off.
by Jake Bailey
DVD PICK O' THE WEEK: SCOOBY-DOO
by Jake Bailey
>MARCH 25, 2004
Sunshine an oddball masterpiece
by Jason Bailey
Gory Dawn lacks original's charm
by Jake Euker
The Company is a misstep, but not a fall
by Jake Euker
Jolie and Hawke deserve better than the mediocre Taking Lives
by Jason Bailey
>MARCH 18, 2004
Secret Window is really just Window
by Jake Euker
Mamet's Spartan a crackerjack thriller
by Jason Bailey
Hidalgo a long, tired ride
by Jake Euker
Caine delivers his best in Statement
by Jake Euker
>MARCH 11, 2004
Twisted lacks actual twists
by Jake Euker
Fog of War an extraordinary portrait
by Jason Bailey
Club Dread disappoints, badly
by Jake Euker
DVD Pick O The Week: The Bible
by Jake Euker
>MARCH 4, 2004
Christ dies for Melís sins
by Jake Euker
Starsky & Hutch gets remake right
by Jason Bailey
Bailey bats 1.000 on major Oscars
by Jason Bailey
Trite predictability pins Ryan Against the Ropes
by Jason Bailey
>FEBRUARY 26, 2004
Oscar picks and predictions (if you care)
by Jason Bailey
Triplets est très bon
by Jake Euker
Eurotrip is just painfully unfunny
by Jake Euker
Mooseport is innocuous and just as forgettable
by Jason Bailey
>FEBRUARY 19, 2004
50 First Dates a Sandler retread
by Jason Bailey
>FEBRUARY 12, 2004
Barbershop 2 flawed but likable
by Jason Bailey
Monster is killer
by Jake Euker
Big Bounce an overlooked pleasure
by Jason Bailey
Enjoyable Agent a welcome break
by Jake Euker
>FEBRUARY 5, 2004
Burton reels in a stinky Fish
by Jason Bailey
Pearl Earring a skillful bore
by Jason Bailey
Best (and worst)
Jason doesn't think last year was so awful...
by Jason Bailey
flicks of 2003
...but Jake considers it the worst year in film in decades.
by Jake Euker
>JANUARY 29, 2004
Butterfly setting a low bar for '04
by Jake Euker
Academy finally snubs crap films
by Jason Bailey
>JANUARY 22, 2004
Polly forgettable but not evil
by Jason Bailey
Unique Cooler is smart, ironic and detailed
by Jake Euker
>JANUARY 15, 2004
21 Grams is blistering, brilliant moviemaking
by Jason Bailey
LOTR: ROTK is as over-long as its name
by Jake Euker
This House needs renovation
by Jason Bailey
>JANUARY 8, 2004
A long, slow slog up Cold Mountain
by Jason Bailey
>JANUARY 1, 2004
Paycheck dumb but watchable
by Jason Bailey
Sheridan keeps things simple In America
by Jason Bailey
Angels: Film perfection, on television
by Jason Bailey
>DECEMBER 25, 2003
Mona Lisa Smile handsome, harmless
by Jason Bailey
>DECEMBER 18, 2003
Something's Gotta Give has just got to go
by Jason Bailey
>DECEMBER 11, 2003
Have no fear: Honey truly stinks
by Jason Bailey
>DECEMBER 4, 2003
Family fun leaves out fun parts
by Jake Euker
Bad Santa wonderfully mean-spirited
by Jason Bailey
Overdone The Missing barely registers
by Jason Bailey
>NOVEMBER 27, 2003
Gothika neither Goth nor good
by Jake Euker
Human Stain only lacking emotion
by Jason Bailey
>NOVEMBER 20, 2003
Tunes bursts the screen
by Jason Bailey
Master serves well
by Jake Euker
Schizopolis
DVD pick o' the week
by Jason Bailey
Love Actually actually sucks
by Jake Euker
>NOVEMBER 13, 2003
Smart Elf sweet but not great
by Jason Bailey
Matrix crashes in third installment
by Jake Euker
>NOVEMBER 6, 2003
JB's big-time holiday movie preview
Fall is when the studios roll out their quality pictures and pretend like theyÌve been making them all year.
by Jason Bailey
Meg Ryan great in frustrating In the Cut
by Jason Bailey
Decade Under The Influance
DVD pick o' the week
by Jason Bailey
>OCTOBER 30, 2003
Scary Movie series needs stake in heart
by Jason Bailey
Golly, gee, that Radio sure is inspiring
by Jason Bailey
Guerin is simply too glossy
by Jake Euker
The dolls are coming
by Jason Bailey
>OCTOBER 23, 2003
Chainsaw not all it's cut out to be
by Jake Euker
Mystic River is powerful stuff
by Jason Bailey
Runaway Jury holds your attention, then gets away
by Jason Bailey
This thriller is worth your time
by Jake Euker
IN PRAISE OF LOVE
DVD pick o' the week
by Jake Euker
>OCTOBER 16, 2003
Tarantino's experiment in pure cinema
by Jake Euker
Intolerable Cruelty is, cruelly, just tolerable
by Jason Bailey
On the edge of Thirteen
by Jason Bailey
House of the Dead: A new low in film!
by Jake Euker
School of Rock ... well, rocks!
by Jason Bailey
>OCTOBER 9, 2003
Lost in Translation is lovely, perfect
by Jason Bailey
DeVito makes angry Duplex, but stars shine
by Jake Euker
Quaid extraordinary in ordinary Manor
by Jake Euker
The Rock far from wooden in The Rundown
by Jason Bailey
Festival's success is in its hidden gems
by Mike Marlett
Pray for the end of Prey For Rock & Roll
by Jedd Beaudoin
WWJD with an all-access pass to the Film Festival?
As long as your "J" is Jason, he'd see a lot of film, drink too much and mingle with people he already knows.
by Jason Bailey
>OCTOBER 2, 2003
Highlights from the fest
by Jason Bailey
The Other Side of AIDS is dangerous
by Jake Euker
El foto grande
The films of the film festival, in brief, except ones we talk about at length.
Short movies at home in tall grass
by Jason Bailey
>SEPTEMBER 25, 2003
Underworld is all style, no substance
by Jake Euker
Catch Cabin Fever!
by Jake Euker
Woody's still got it
by Jason Bailey
Secret Lives of Dentists a triumph of subtlety
by Jason Bailey
>SEPTEMBER 18, 2003
Mexico is real action
by Jason Bailey
Matchstick Men a marvelous relief
by Jason Bailey
Tallgrass Film Festival approaches
by Jason Bailey
>SEPTEMBER 11, 2003
The Order an unfortunate waste
by Jake Euker
Dirty Pretty Things keeps you guessing
by Jason Bailey
Spade in Dickie Roberts even worse than expected
by Jason Bailey
>SEPTEMBER 4, 2003
Cinemas West: Worst theater ever
by Jason Bailey
Jeepers Creepers 2 predictable but funny
by Jake Euker
DVD Pick O' the Week: Roger and Me
by Jason Bailey
Swimming Pool worth diving into
by Jake Euker
>AUGUST 28, 2003
Duvall extraordinary in Range
by Jason Bailey
Films recall decades of wholsome brainwashing
by Jason Bailey
Migration is pretty, but for the birds
by Jake Euker
DVD Pick O' the Week: The Good Thief
by Jake Euker
DVD Pick O' the Week: The Honeymoon Killers
by Jake Euker
>AUGUST 21, 2003
Surprise: F vs. J has nothing new
by Jake Euker
MindField a matured flick from locals
by Michael Carmody
F5 contributor leaves the fold for NYU edumacation.
F5 contributor leaves the fold for NYU edumacation.
by Jake Euker
>AUGUST 14, 2003
S.W.A.T.: It could have been worse
by Jason Bailey
Russian Ark a stunning cinematic feat
by Jake Euker
>AUGUST 7, 2003
American Wedding a fitting coda
by Jason Bailey
Gigli: terrible in so very many ways
by Jake Euker
>JULY 31, 2003
Seabiscuit too manipulative to be great
by Jake Euker
Tomb Raider: Why, Hollywood...why?
by Jason Bailey
Owning Mahowny an achievement in understatement
by Jason Bailey
DVD Pick O' the Week: Once Upon A Time In America
by Johnny Szlauderbach
>JULY 24, 2003
Johnny English is a jolly good show
by Jake Euker
Bad Boys II not as bad as they say
by Jason Bailey
Pirates better than product tie-ins would suggest
by Jake Euker
>JULY 17, 2003
Whale Rider: Good and good for you
by Jason Bailey
Hollywood sucks the life out of LXG
by Jake Euker
>JULY 10, 2003
T3 offers nothing new
by Jason Bailey
Spellbound simply spellbinding
by Jake Euker
DVD Pick O'The Week: The Tenant
by Johnny Szlauderbach
>JULY 3, 2003
28 Days Later is a scary downer
by Jale Euker
Full Throttle: McG, T&A, and U
by Jason Bailey
Katharine Hepburn: Great actress, good sport
by Jake Euker
New DVD Pick O' the Week": Ermanno Olmi's IL POSTO
by Johnny Szlauderbach
>JUNE 26, 2003
Hulk SU-U-U-UCK!!
by Johnny Szlauderbach
New DVD Pick O' The Week: by Brakhage
by Jake Euker
Hell's Highway exposes "blood & guts" safety films
by Michael Carmody
>JUNE 19, 2003
A strangely hilarious apocalypse
by Jake Euker
Hollywood Homicide made for all, will satisfy none
by Jason Bailey
>JUNE 12, 2003
Nemo is magical, funny and beautiful
by Jake Euker
2 crappy 2 believe
by Jason Bailey
New DVD Pick O' The Week: Adaptation
by Johnny Szlauderbach
>JUNE 5, 2003
Steer Clear of Wrong Turn
by Jason Bailey
Center's summer films mix new, old, odd and beautiful
Everyone F5 knows has a finger in it, but someone had to write the article
by Jason Bailey
>MAY 29, 2003
Deliver us from Bruce
by Jake Euker
Been there, done that
Remakes hit and miss across the board during the summer movie season
by Jason Bailey
>MAY 22, 2003
Gerry tries, then rewards, patience
by Jason Bailey
Matrix Reloaded: summer blockbuster No. 4,679
by Jason Bailey
Down with Love a charmer
by Jake Euker
New DVD pick o' the week: Jean-Luc Godard's Band Of Outsiders
by Johnny Szlauderbach
>MAY 15, 2003
A Mighty Wind: A gentle breeze
by Jason Bailey
Predictable Better Luck is overpraised
by Jason Bailey
Holes good, Daddy Day Care bad
by Jake Euker
New DVD Pick O' the Week: Nine Queens
by Johnny Szlauderbach
>MAY 8, 2003
X2 a sequel to rival the original
by Jake Euker
Time-saving trailer reviews
by Jason Bailey
Brutal LaBute returns in fine form
by Jason Bailey
New DVD Pick O' the Week: Brian De Palma's Femme Fatale
by Johnny Szlauderbach
>MAY 1, 2003
Identity too clever for its own good
by Jake Euker
New DVD Pick O' the Week: Francois Truffaut's The 400 Blows
by Johnny Szlauderbach
Laurel Canyon shines as bright as its star
McDormand is quite simply incapable of uttering a syllable or making a movement that does not feel absolutely authentic.
by Jason Baile
The Real Cancun a real nothing
The Real Cancun is a bait-and-switch no matter what you're expecting
by Jake Euker
Confidence an REM for sure
by Jason Bailey
>APRIL 24, 2003
Pseudoscience at core of The Core
The Core is suspenseful, so long as you have a degree in physics and/or fake-scientific doubletalk.
by Jake Euker
Ringu
by Johnny Szlauderbach
Black Maria to bring cutting-edge films to Wichita
by Michael Carmody
Bowling is back and still one of 2002's best
by Jason Bailey
Fat is getting to be very bad for you
by Jason Bailey
>APRIL 17, 2003
Corpses delicious for horror fans
by Jake Euker
New DVD Pick O' the Week: The Killers
by Johnny Szlauderbach
Time Changer is a barely disguised sermon
by Jake Euker
What A Girl Wants has positive lessons for teens
by Kaiman Lycurgus
Auto Focus worth a rental
by Jason Bailey
>APRIL 10, 2003
Dreamcatcher sucks
Stephen King films reach a new low with Dreamcatcher, the gross-out movie of the year (so far).
by Jake Euker
Spirited Away a refreshing mix
by Jake Euker
City of God is cinema dynamite
by Jason Bailey
Phone Booth has style, not much else
by Jake Euker
Assault on precinct 13
NEW DVD PICK O' THE WEEK:
by Johnny Szlauderbach
>APRIL 3, 2003
A faithful Quiet American
Michael Caine and Brendan Fraser do Graham Greene right for a change
by Jake Euker
Rosemary's Baby back from the dead
by Jake Euker
Lose yourself on DVD
by by Kaiman Lycurgus
>MARCH 27, 2003
Tears may make you cry
by Jale Euker
The House is not built for thinking
by Kaiman Lycurgus
>MARCH 20, 2003
Oscars, because you asked
by Jake Euker
Oh yeah, the Oscars...
by Jake Euker
Modern Pied Piper flick is an unexpected trip
by Jake Euker
Cradle holds more than action
by Kaiman Lycurgus
Oscar's Shorts returns to Wichita
by Sarah Yost
>MARCH 13, 2003
Old School has been done, but at least it's not Important
by Jake Euker
Daredevil is rare, character-driven
by Kaiman Lycurgus