Articles written by Lisa Draski
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The Best of Hitchcock's Blondes
Alfred Hitchcock had many obsessions throughout his life (the police, mothers, trains), but nothing could top his fetishistic fascination with blonde-haired beauties.
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Danny Boyle's Sunshine Outshines
Danny Boyle's 2007 under-the-radar sci-fi outing "Sunshine" inspires interstellar awe by combining a horrifically probable premise with humanity and stunning visuals.
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Haggis Wins In the Valley of Elah
"In the Valley of Elah," Paul Haggis' written and directed follow-up to 2004's Oscar-winning "Crash," eloquently attacks the Iraq War, powerfully led by Tommy Lee Jones.
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Cronenberg Makes Eastern Promises
While the gimmicky nude fight scene receives the most attention, David Cronenberg's latest film, "Eastern Promises," is a thoughtful drama full of character and suspense.
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Gone Baby Gone, But Not Forgotten
"Gone Baby Gone," Ben Affleck's directorial debut, showcases strong performances and contains enough plot twists to induce vertigo, yet it still falls short of greatness.
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Michael Clayton Not Worth the Hype
Written and directed by Tony Gilroy and starring media darling George Clooney, "Michael Clayton" is bafflingly celebrated by critics, audiences, and even the Academy.
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Harold and Kumar Blaze Stereotypes
Released in 2004, "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle" reveals insights about the characters and American society and takes the average stoner comedy down in flames.
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Albert Brooks' Mother of a Comedy
Co-written and directed by Albert Brooks, "Mother" (1996) also stars Brooks as a writer who moves in with his mother (Debbie Reynolds) to work out their many issues.
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Top 8 Oscar Mistakes of 2008
Every year millions of fans watch the Oscars, and every year just as many are disappointed with the nominees or results. The results aren't in yet, but the nominees are.
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Vanity Fair Takes on Hitchcock
In the March 2008 issue, "Vanity Fair" ambitiously honors Alfred Hitchcock with dazzling photos of today's hottest stars reenacting iconic scenes from his classic films.
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