Monthly Archives: December 2008

Best movies of 2008

The eye of the beholder There’s no accounting for taste, which is why the year’s-best lists veer all over the place, and some crit picks leave us wondering if the reviewer was sipping from a flask at the screening. (That … Continue reading

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“Delgo”: All-Time-Worst Movie Opening

Hello, I Must Be Going I was wondering why the animated film “Delgo,” a mainstream release, disappeared from the movie listings only a week after opening. I figured it probably opened poorly, but I had no idea how poorly. Until … Continue reading

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DVD reviews: “Mamma Mia!,” “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” “House Bunny,” “Traitor,” box sets, Blu-ray releases

Oh, Mamma! It’s so tempting to call “Mamma Mia! The Movie” a chick flick, especially after the opening 20 minutes or so of women hugging and giggling. But the catchy ABBA songs have universal appeal (“Dancing Queen” and “Take a … Continue reading

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S.F. Film Critics Circle votes “Milk” best picture of 2008

“Milk” wins four awards from SF Film Critics Circle “Milk,” the story of gay rights activist Harvey Milk, won four awards including Best Picture of 2008 in Monday’s balloting by the San Francisco Film Critics Circle. The biopic about the … Continue reading

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DVD reviews: “The Dark Knight,” “Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who,” “Man on Wire,” “Peter & The Wolf,” box sets

And in the dark of night As if the “The Dark Knight” needs any more cash in its coffers; reportedly, it’s already taken in more than half-a-billion dollars worldwide. And now it’s in stores, just in time for the holidays. … Continue reading

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