Video Guide

There's only so many times any of us can sit through or before we start reciting the dialogue from memory. If it seems like the same X-mas movies get shown over and over again, fret not my holidazed friend -- here's a few more good choices you may not have seen (or at least not seen 34 times). Wouldn't you rather spend Christmas with Kevin Spacey and the muppets anyway?

Dec 20, 2001 - Craig Phillips

New to video, that is.

People, people! I don't want to hear that any of you are renting "Freddy Got Fingered," "Swordfish" or the torturous "Tomb Raider" -- or at least don't say I didn't warn you if you do. It just so happens that there are plenty of other choices in that New Releases section, many of them with an international flavor, just waiting to be plucked from the shelves. If you can stand subtitles -- and you can, I know you can -- then try one of these fulfilling sleepers.

Dec 11, 2001 - Craig Phillips

Some recent and upcoming Hollywood features bear a striking resemblance to previous films from abroad. At least in the case of Vanilla Sky, the original is credited; as for the others... Well, see for yourself.

Nov 26, 2001 - Craig Phillips

A collection of sleepers more eerie and spooky than horrific, these neglected movies nonetheless will provide you with more than enough thrills and chills for Halloween or Day of the Dead, or any time you want to be scared.

Oct 29, 2001 - Craig Phillips

In the mood to be spooked and creeped out? These underrated horror films -- long on atmosphere and fright, (for the most part) short on blood -- make for a perfect pre-Halloween spookfest. You'll want to grab your nearest partner or pet, and turn on all the lights, when these are over.

Oct 1, 2001 - Craig Phillips

Each of these films, which bravely cover the map from religion to thievery to abortion to cannibalism, is a unique vision and undeniably cool. From their look, their passion, their risk-taking, their embodiment of the film medium, these thought-provoking films all deserve attention.

Aug 27, 2001 - Craig Phillips

In this corner... we have some knowing looks at the difficulty of being a teenage girl... And in the other corner, the pain and suffering of being an adolescent boy. Besides their overriding excellence and truthfulness, what do all these films have in common? Being a teen ain’t easy.

Aug 6, 2001 - Craig Phillips

Back by (semi)popular demand! From trains to tremors, Shakespeare to Woody Allen, here are some more of my oh-so-clever double-features, for those times when you need to just chill out for a while (say, for four hours or so).

Jul 25, 2001 - Craig Phillips

Just in time for summer -- when we're all too lethargic and hot to move from the couch. Here are some nifty double feature ideas, ten films that fit well together but are uniquely their own.

Jul 5, 2001 - Craig Phillips

Despite the recent resurgence in interest in Asian films due in part by the success of Crouching Tiger, there are many other films that also deserve to be appreciated. Here's a sampling of some recent masterpieces from the Far East.

May 24, 2001 - Craig Phillips

Porky's and Pretty in Pink may have their place in filmdom, but when it comes to teenage "coming of age" movies, there are some great ones languishing on video shelves.

May 8, 2001 - Craig Phillips