Articles written by Margaret Burke
All 44 articles written by Margaret Burke
Category: Fantasy Films
The Dark Knight is even better than Batman Begins, delivering explosions, tension, good laughs, remarkable performances--most notably Heath Ledger as the Joker. more...
Adrienne Shelly's Waitress: Keri Russell and Nathan Fillion, Jeremy Sisto
Category: Film Dramas (general)
Waitress is an unusual film, taking a freshly honest look at a woman enduring an unexpected and unwanted pregnancy. more...
Director Sean Penn's Into the Wild: Emile Hirsch As Chris McCandless, Eddie Vedder Soundtrack
Category: Film Dramas Based on Books
Based on real travels and adventures of a young man, this film co-stars Marcia Gay Harden, Catherine Keener, Vince Vaughn, William Hurt and Jena Malone. more...
Director Mira Nair's The Namesake: Irfan Khan, Tabu, Kal Penn, Jhumpa Lahiri
Category: Film Dramas Based on Books
Multicultural love story follows a family through 25 years as the parents adapt to a new country and their children learn to embrace their heritage. more...
John Huston Directs The Misfits: Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Montgomery Clift, Arthur Miller
Category: Film Westerns
Monroe and Gable's last film, it's a memorable one with strong performances and a compelling story. more...
Director Matt Flynn's Hack!: Danica McKellar, Spoof Horror Slasher
Category: Slasher Films
Juliet Landau co-stars in this awful horror collage of slasher references--it's a badly executed homage party which may or may not be tongue in cheek. No one cares. more...
Dream With the Fishes: David Arquette, Brad Hunt, Cathy Moriarty Star
Category: Film Dramas (general)
Finn Taylor and Jeffrey D. Brown penned this story of two men's bizarre journey as they explore the best way to live before dying. more...
James C. Strouse's Grace Is Gone: John Cusack, Shélan O'Keefe, Gracie Bednarczyk, Iraq War Film
Category: Independent Films (general)
A father has to tell his daughters their mother was killed in Iraq. Trapped in denial, he takes them on one last roadtrip. more...
The Other Boleyn Girl: Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, Eric Bana
Category: Film Dramas Based on Books
A movie about sex and sibling rivalry focusing on Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII, and the role her sister Mary played as the King's mistress. more...
Director Joe Wright's Atonement: Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Saoirse Ronan,
Category: Film Dramas Based on Books
Oscar nominated romantic war drama is gorgeous to look at and heartbreaking in its story. more...
The Five Best Things to Do in DFW: Dallas Fort Worth, TX, USA Where to Go, What to See
Category: Texas Travel
Some of these are standard staples of north Texas, but some are lesser known, all recommended by a lifetime resident. more...
Paper Clips Documentary 2004: Whitwell, TN Student Project On the Holocaust
Category: Documentary Films (general)
Students learn about prejudice and assemble millions of paper clips to represent victims of the Holocaust. more...
No Country For Old Men: Oscar-nominated 2007 Coen Brothers Film
Category: Film Dramas (general)
Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Tommy Lee Jones star in the tensest, most exciting drama all year; gripping suspense, grim fates and fear drive a simple story. more...
5 Best UnRomantic Valentine Films: Feel Good Movies For Single Girls
Category: Romantic Films/Comedies (general)
Upbeat, positive movies for Valentine's Day that don't involve cheesy romance, unrealistic endings or the idea that you have to be in a relationship to be happy. more...
Eric Kripke's Supernatural: Season 3, Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki
Category: Prime Time TV (general)
Dean is still damned to Hell and Sam may still be the Anti-Christ. Review of events and spoilers for 2008. more...
Mike Nichols' Charlie Wilson's War: Starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Category: Biopic Dramas
Written by Aaron Sorkin, this 2007 film revolves around events in Afghanistan and the Soviet Union in the late 80s. Great performances, humor, mixed with serious events. more...
Top 5 DFW Texas Steak Houses: Best Dallas, Fort Worth, TX, USA Steak Restaurants
Category: Texas Travel
Best outdoor, group dining and romantic steak houses in Dallas, Fort Worth mid-cities. more...
Category: Classic Films (general)
Great holiday movies with dark humor, horror and sometimes less-than-cheerful circumstances. more...
The Golden Compass: New Line's Adaptation of Philip Pullman's Trilogy
Category: Fantasy Films
The film adapts a fantasy novel filled with armored bears, talking daemons and a controversial message, starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig. more...
Silver Bullet Best Werewolf Movies: Corey Haim, Gary Busey, Megan Follows Star in Horror Film
Category: Horror Films (general)
Classic 80s horror flick adapted from Stephen King's story and screenplay. Two kids try to escape a werewolf with the help of their uncle. more...
Devour Review: Friends Start Playing an Online Game But Start Turning Up Dead
Category: Supernatural Films
Jake Gray and his friends begin to play "The Pathway" but Jake starts having terrifying visions. Black magic and the devil are a large part of the mystery. more...
Terror Train: Great Horror Films: Lesser Known 80s Horror
Category: Slasher Films
Jamie Lee Curtis is stalked by an insane, revenge-seeking classmate aboard a train. Watch it again before the remake comes out in 2008. more...
Mary Harron's American Psycho: Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Reese Witherspoon, Chloe Sevigny
Category: Film Dramas Based on Books
The movie based on Bret Easton Ellis's novel about an investment banker who may or may not be living out his violent fantasies about murdering the people around him. more...
Disney's Enchanted Movie: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Susan Sarandon
Category: Romantic Comedy Films
The traditional fairy tale gets the non-traditional treatment as an animated princess is sent to live-action New York City where they supposedly don't have happy endings. more...
Sex and the City Movie: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis
Category: Romantic Films/Comedies (general)
Michael Patrick King writes and directs the long-anticipated big-screen take on the revered HBO series, with a role for newcomer Jennifer Hudson. more...
Category: Film Dramas (general)
Four women in a prison band unexpectedly break out and find themselves being hunted while their music tops the charts. more...
Director Jason Reitman's Juno: Diablo Cody, Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jason Bateman
Category: Romantic Comedy Films
This Oscar-winning screenplay features an offbeat character in a funny and poignant story of an unwanted pregnancy. more...
Dead Alive, aka Braindead: Peter Jackson, Bloodiest Movie of All Time
Category: Horror Films (general)
This low budget New Zealand horror film from Peter Jackson is highly entertaining and a must for horror fans, a true stomach churner. more...
Top 5 Cult Favorite Films: Unusual Dark Movies, Best Bizarre Films
Category: Independent Films (general)
Five less common cult flicks, all guaranteed to turn your stomach, confuse or shock. All are available on DVD--getting through some of them can be the challenging part. more...
5 Best Spring Break College Movies: Favorite High School Summer Vacation Comedies
Category: Comic Films
Five best, less obvious flicks for taking a break from school and celebrating spring break and summer vacation. more...
10 Best St Patrick's Day Movies: Irish films, Irish filmmakers, March 17th movies
Category: Film Dramas (general)
The best dramas and comedies to celebrate St Patrick's Day. more...
There Will Be Blood: Paul Thomas Anderson, Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano
Category: Film Dramas Based on Books
2008 Best Picture Oscar nominee and Best Actor winner, this movie is an amazing look at an oil tycoon's ambition and greed. more...
Margot at the Wedding: Noah Baumbach, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jack Black
Category: Film Dramas (general)
A dysfunctional family and intense sibling rivalry create a great character study in a well-done, if uncomfortable, film. more...
Ben Affleck's Gone Baby Gone: Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan Do Kenzie Gennaro Mysteries
Category: Film Dramas (general)
Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris and Amy Ryan co-star in this thriller adapted from the Dennis Lehane novels. more...
David Cronenberg Eastern Promises: Oscar-nominated Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts, Thriller
Category: Film Dramas (general)
Deceit and mystery surround a Russian mob family in Northern London; there's great tension, violence and a naked bathhouse fight sequence, all worth checking out. more...
The Best Time to Visit Tokyo: Best Seasons, Weather and Festivals in Tokyo, Japan
Category: Japan Travel
Some times of year are better than others: go for cherry blossoms or fall foliage. Avoid the hot, humid months or Golden Week in May. more...
Desperate Housewives: Season 4, Something's Coming
Category: Prime Time Dramas
The writer's strike leaves one show left, but there are rumors and spoilers of what is to come after the tornado. more...
Where to Sleep in Tokyo: Different Types of Accommodation in Tokyo
Category: Japan Travel
From hostels to the Park Hyatt, these are recommendations from a previous resident and visitor with links to helpful sites. more...
House Season 4 So Far: Mid-Season Review
Category: Prime Time Dramas
House, M.D., starring Hugh Laurie, has made drastic changes so far. Few episodes remain due to the WGA strike. more...
Top Five Traditional Holiday Films: Dependable Comfort Holiday Movies
Category: Classic Films (general)
Five classic holiday movies: cheerful, genuinely sentimental films that celebrate the holiday spirit. more...
The Changeling: A Creepy Mystery: An Eerie Mystery Surrounds a Restless Spirit
Category: Supernatural Films
George C. Scott moves into a new (haunted) house after the death of his wife and daughter ; he is consumed by the house's history and an untold murder. more...
Horror Express: Classic Horror: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Telly Savalas Star
Category: Horror Films (general)
Murders begin on a trans-Siberian Express when a scientist brings aboard a part-ape part-man fossil harboring an alien which abandons its host and starts body jumping. more...
David Cronenberg's The Brood: Horror Film Starring Art Hindle, Samantha Eggar, Oliver Reed
Category: Horror Films (general)
An unusual and creepy horror movie featuring experimental psychotherapy and bizarre child-like murderous creatures. more...
House, Season 4: The Characters of House MD Keep the Formula Exciting
Category: Prime Time Dramas
A brief look at the previous three seasons of House, M.D. and what will compel people to watch season 4. more...
