Apr 2003
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SMOOTH OPERATOR
Charismatic director Joel Schumacher provides the 411 on his new real-time thriller "Phone Booth."
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Mar 2003
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BETWEEN CHRIS ROCK & A HARD 'STATE'
On the campaign trail for his new comedy, comedian Chris Rock reveals the politics (studio politics) that lead him to direct the film himself in "Head of State."
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Awards Season
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2003 Oscar WINNERS (our predictions)
2002 Oscar NOMINEES (our predictions)
2002 Ideal World Oscars
2002 Golden Globe Winners
SF Critics Circle 2002 Awards
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Feb 2003
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'SPIDER' MAN
Director David Cronenberg found the 'metabolism' of his latest uncanny mind-bender "Spider" in its great performances by Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Richardson.
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Feb 2003
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DESERT DARE
Director Gus Van Sant returns to his off-the-wall indie roots with experimental, existential "Gerry"
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Feb 2003
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SWEETHEART SVENGALI
Writer-director Laetitia Colombani's romantic thriller "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" turns her star's angelic image on its ear.
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Feb 2003
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NOYCE DELIGHTS IN DOUBLE DUTY
Director Philip Noyce enjoyed working on acclaimed "The Quiet American" and "Rabbit-Proof Fence" simultaneously.
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Jan 2003
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HALF AN HOUR ABOUT 'THE HOURS'
Novelist Michael Cunningham and screenwriter David Hare share a passion for Virginia Woolf & the film that came of their in efforts, "The Hours."
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Dec 2002
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SINGING (& DANCING) THE PRAISES OF 2002 CINEMA
Spectacular musical "Chicago" leads the Best Films of 2002.
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Dec 2002
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SANDLER THE CZAR OF CINEMA STINKERS
Actor's crap pix "Mr. Deeds," "8 Crazy Nights" were two of the Worst Films of 2002.
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Dec 2002
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SF CRIX ANNOUNCE 2002 FILM AWARDS
Group including SPLICEDwire reviewer Rob Blackwelder awards Best Picture honors to Polanski's "The Pianist" and announces other prizes.
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Dec 2002
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CREATIVE LICENSEES
Writer Charlie Kaufman and director Spike Jonze talk of taking liberties with fact and fiction in "Adaptation."
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Oct 2002
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KEEPIN' IT SURREAL
Star/producer Salma Hayek, still enthusiastic about getting to play her heroine, Mexian painter Frida Kahlo in "Frida."
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Oct 2002
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ALL AMERICA(N) GIRL
As the star of "Real Women Have Curves," 18-year-old actress America Ferrera isn't afraid of a good meal.
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Oct 2002
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GUNNING FOR MICHAEL MOORE
In a confrontational interview Michael Moore, the tenacious documentary filmmaker of "Bowling for Columbine," defends his methods
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