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CANNES 2008: In 4.5 Hours, Soderbergh Shines a Sunny Light on Communist Hero ‘Che’

Che aka The Argentine and The Guerilla Country and Year: USA (2008) Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Benecio Del Toro, Franka Potente, Demian Bichir Rating: 1.5 out of 4 stars (below...

CANNES 2008: ‘The Chaser’ Reflects on Cynicism and Ambiguous Loyalties

The Chaser Country and Year: South Korea (2008) Director: Na Hong-Jin Starring: Yoon-Suk Kim, Jung-Woo Ha, Young-Hee Seo Rating: 3 out of 4 stars (good) Review by: Charlie PrinceSouth Korean...

CANNES 2008: Escalante’s ‘Los Bastardos’ Is Lovably Obnoxious

Los Bastardos aka The Bastards Country and Year: Mexico/USA/Spain (2008) Director: Amat Escalante Starring: Jesus Moises Rodriguez, Ruben Sosa Rating: 3.5 out of 4 stars (very good) Review by:...

CANNES 2008: ‘Surveillance’ Oozes Awkwardness to No Avail

Surveillance Country and Year: USA (2008) Director: Jennifer Lynch Starring: Bill Pullman, Julia Ormond Rating: 1 out of 4 stars (poor) Review by: Charlie PrinceOoh, this one is a real dud. I wish...

CANNES 2008: “Surveillance” Oozes Awkwardness to No Avail

Surveillance Country and Year: USA (2008) Director: Jennifer Lynch Starring: Bill Pullman, Julia Ormond Rating: 1 out of 4 stars (poor) Review by: Charlie PrinceOoh, this one is a real dud. I wish...

CANNES 2008: The Chaser Reflects on Cynicism and Ambiguous Loyalties

The Chaser Country and Year: South Korea (2008) Director: Na Hong-Jin Starring: Yoon-Suk Kim, Jung-Woo Ha, Young-Hee Seo Rating: 3 out of 4 stars (good) Review by: Charlie PrinceSouth Korean...

CANNES 2008: Escalante’s Los Bastardos Is Lovably Obnoxious

Los Bastardos aka The Bastards Country and Year: Mexico/USA/Spain (2008) Director: Amat Escalante Starring: Jesus Moises Rodriguez, Ruben Sosa Rating: 3.5 out of 4 stars (very good) Review by:...

CANNES 2008: Escalante’s “Los Bastardos” Is Lovably Obnoxious

Los Bastardos aka The Bastards Country and Year: Mexico/USA/Spain (2008) Director: Amat Escalante Starring: Jesus Moises Rodriguez, Ruben Sosa Rating: 3.5 out of 4 stars (very good) Review by:...

CANNES 2008: Bleak “The Chaser” Reflects on Cynicism and Ambiguous Loyalties

The Chaser Country and Year: South Korea (2008) Director: Na Hong-Jin Starring: Yoon-Suk Kim, Jung-Woo Ha, Young-Hee Seo Rating: 3 out of 4 stars (good) Review by: Charlie PrinceSouth Korean...

CANNES 2008: “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” a Fine Addition to the Indiana Jones Series

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Country and Year: USA (2008) Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Shia LaBoeuf, Ray Winstone, Cate Blanchett Rating: 3...