- May 15, 2006 | Feature
- Where Have I Read That Before?
The scourge of plagiarism is plaguing all writers. Thanks to Kaavya, everyone’s a suspect.
- May 15, 2006 | The Movie Review
- Mission: Control
The Tom Cruise hero-industrial complex cranks out part three. Should you choose to accept it?
- May 8, 2006 | The Movie Review
- Blossoms on Steel
The Promise, China’s biggest-budget movie, is worth every yuan. Plus: the ugliness of Art School.
- April 20, 2006
- The Close-Up Is Her voodoo
What makes Julia Roberts the ultimate movie star—and how is that different from being an actress? Reflections on a Hollywood career and a Broadway debut.
- May 1, 2006 | The Movie Review
- Flight Sequence
Should Hollywood be in the 9/11 business? Only if it can make movies like United 93.
- April 24, 2006
- The Close-Up Is Her Voodoo
What makes Julia Roberts the ultimate movie star—and how is that different from being an actress? Reflections on a Hollywood career and a Broadway debut.
- April 24, 2006 | The Movie Review
- Self-Parody
The clumsy farce American Dreamz takes a swing at some worthy targets, but ends up flat on its face.
- April 17, 2006 | The Movie Review
- Ready for Her Close-Ups
Gretchen Mol makes a long-overdue comeback in the semi-parodic— but never camp—Bettie Page.
- April 10, 2006 | The Movie Review
- Money Changes Everything
Director Nicole Holofcener takes on another taboo topic. Plus: Basic Instinct 2 pleasures itself, but not you.
- April 3, 2006 | The Movie Review
- What Fresh Hell Is This?
A documentary about a very troubled musician asks if artists always have to tango with the devil.