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Scream Team 
"Scream 2"'s Kevin Williamson gives a lesson on how to build the better sequel. [2]
Ray Pride
Trolling for Authenticity 
Liv Ullmann discusses how and why she directed the Norwegian classic "Kristin Lavransdatter." [3]
Jeffrey Gantz
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Song of Norway 
Sigrid Undset's "Kristin Lavransdatter" may not be the century's quintessential novel, but Liv Ullmann's film adaptation has been seen by more than half the population of Norway. [4]
Jeffrey Gantz
Ship of Shame 
"Armistad" proves (once again) that Steven Spielberg knows his way around the nightmare of history. [5]
Peter Keough
Small-Town Shuffle 
Although the spicy ingredients never quite jell, watching "Love Serenade" is still a satisfying experience. [6]
Stacey Richter
Movie Guru 
The Movie Guru is shocked to find there's nothing to review this week... except movie trailers. [7]
Coury Turczyn
The Turn of the Screw 
"Washington Square" does Henry James proud; "Anastasia" has worse problems than Rasputin; a fond remembrance of "All About Eve." [8]
Donna Bowman, Noel Murray, and Jim Ridley
Every Day is Silent and Gray 
Two strangers meet one fateful day in Jonathan Nossiter's subtle, unsettling love story. [9]
Angie Drobnic
Marketing "Flubber" 
The remake of "Flubber," the 1961 Fred MacMurray movie, is targeted at three-year-olds. [10]
Mary Dickson
Court Lottery 
Reviews of "The Rainmaker" and "Kiss or Kill." [11]
Rick Barton
Saving Grace 
The Library of Congress's National Film Registry is showcasing the vintage films it's rescued for posterity. [12]
Steve Vineberg
Film Tip of the Week 
This week's must-see flick: "Lost Highway." [13]
Ray Pride
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Volume I, Issue 28
December 15 - December 22, 1997
wo cool interviews this week. One's with Kevin Williamson, the
screenwriter whose tongue-in-cheek talents made "Scream"
such a success. Seen his "Scream 2" yet? What did you
think? Scary, silly, senseless...all of the above?
The other interview is with Liv Ullmann, the eternally pensive
veteran of Ingmar Bergman films. Now in her 50s, she's a respected
director, with her version of the Norwegian classic "Kristin
Lavransdatter" a smashing success. This movie review tells
the tale; this interview explains the rest.
From Pop art to high art in two easy steps. If only the rest
of the film section could be summarized so neatly. There's a lot
of great reading here, but my favorites are the Movie Guru's preview
review; the Nashville Scene and the Austin Chronicle's
different takes on holiday video shopping; and this examination
of the dark, creepy themes within "It's a Wonderful Life."
One final note: Last week I wondered aloud whether "Amistad"
would be this year's "Schindler's List." We now have
two reviews that ably represent both sides of that particular
debate. One's pretty positive, but the other one is so dismissive
it begins with the line, "Hey, as it turns out, slavery was
bad!" Expect further examples of the reverence/irreverence
dichotomy in coming weeks, as "Amistad" earns both Oscar
nominations and widespread derision.
I love it when that happens, but what do I know? I'm just ....
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Austin Chronicle 
- Home Alone 3
- Nenette And Boni
- Slaves To The Underground
Boston Phoenix 
Chicago NewCityNet 
- Amistad
- Home Alone 3
- It's a Wonderful Life
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Wrapped Up in Tape 
"Kiss Me Deadly," "The Big Doll House," and "Hard Boiled" are some of the bomb-filled boxes under our tree. [17]
Donna Bowman, Noel Murray, and Jim Ridley
Presents for Your VCR 
Great video offerings to give to your couch potato. [18]
Marc Savlov
Videos a Go-Go 
Every week, we explore a movie genre for your enhanced rent 'n' view pleasure. This week: Sigourney Weaver flicks. [19]
Jesse Fox Mayshark
Dry Those Tears 
Fox's "Party of Five" is a prime-time soap with an unexpected grasp on reality. [20]
Amy Finch
Now What? 
What's the matter, couldn't find a review of that blockbuster film you're excited about? We certainly don't want to leave you disappointed -- why not try some of these larger-than-life movie links? [21]
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