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Wonderful World -- Film Review
Tales of cynical curmudgeons rediscovering their humanity have long been a cinematic staple, but "Wonderful World" brings a refreshing lack of sentimentality to its take.My Life in Ruins -- Film Review
At least "My Life in Ruins" boasts a fairly clever title, considering its subject of a Greek-born American tour guide struggling in a job from hell as her loveless, aimless life grows grimmer.Serious Moonlight -- Film Review
You could call "Serious Moonlight," snappily written by the late actress-writer-director Adrienne Shelly, a five-and-dime "War of the Roses." This is meant as a compliment.Poliwood -- Film Review
This film is described in the opening credits as a "Barry Levinson Film Essay," and like so many literary essays, "Poliwood" has a tendency to ramble even while offering many interesting ideas.Tell Tale -- Film Review
"Tell Tale" could have been dark, gleeful fun but director Michael Cuesta plays things all too straight, giving the proceedings a somber, lugubrious tone that only highlights their general absurdity.City Island -- Film Review
A comedy of family dysfunction that sneaks up on you despite its wholly predictable elements, "City Island" is a low-key charmer that showcases topliner Andy Garcia's heretofore underutilized comic talents.Outrage -- Film Review
Exposing closeted gay politicians who live a secret homosexual life even while working against the interests of the gay and lesbian community, "Outrage" more than lives up to its title and should spark vociferous debate.The Good Guy -- Film Review
The Wall Street/Upper East Side axis traveled by today's (really last year's) bright young things provides the playing field for writer-director Julio DePietro's impressive debut, "The Good Guy."The Eclipse -- Film Review
For "The Eclipse," Conor McPherson leverages several of the assets that made his award-winning, multi-Tony-nominated Broadway play "The Seafarer" a hit.The Girlfriend Experience -- Film Review
Steven Soderbergh brought his experimental "The Girlfriend Experience" to Sundance this year as a "work in progress," but the only real difference between that version and the one debuting at the Tribeca Film Festival are the end credits and some needed color correction.Accidents Happen -- Film Review
Adolescent angst is the focus of "Accidents Happen," a turgid melodrama based loosely on Brian Carbee's autobiographical book and one-man theater piece.Dazzle -- Film Review
The Tribeca Film Festival's guide describes filmmaker Cyrus Frisch as the "enfant terrible" of Dutch cinema. Judging by his latest effort, the misleadingly titled "Dazzle," they're half right.The Lost Son of Havana -- Film Review
"The Lost Son of Havana" is about legendary baseball pitcher Luis Tiant's return to Cuba after a 46-year hiatus. The documentary, narrated by Chris Cooper, makes more of the aging Tiant's sentimental journey than is ever expressed by Tiant himself.Newsmakers -- Film Review
Based on Johnnie To's 2004 cult thriller "Breaking News," "Newsmakers" toys with deep-dish themes but ultimately is aimed at a far less demanding audience.Queen to Play -- Film Review
Chess as metaphor for life is the theme of Caroline Bottaro's French drama starring Sandrine Bonnaire as a maid who rediscovers herself thanks to her newfound love for the game and Kevin Kline as the misanthropic recluse who teaches her.Kobe Doin' Work -- Film Review
There have been a number of films about professional basketball made over the years, but none of them looks quite like "Kobe Doin' Work," Spike Lee's innovative and intense chronicle of one game in the life of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant.Whatever Works -- Film Review
Marking Woody Allen's first NYC-shot film in five years, "Whatever Works," falls somewhere in between his lesser London efforts "Scoop" and "Cassandra's Dream" and his return to form with "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."Film Review: The Exploding Girl
The emotional detonations prove minor but movingly resonant in "The Exploding Girl," an indie character study built four-square round Zoe Kazan's persuasive performance.1 of 1 Pages
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