Articles by Daniel Lieman

'The Chumscrubber' - Suburban subversion in the best of all possible worlds

'The Chumscrubber' - Suburban subversion in the best of all possible worlds Director Arie Posin and writer Zac Stanford's feature debut is part "Candide," part "Donnie Darko" - suburban satire with a twist.

'Innocent Voices' - The Children of El Salvador's Civil War

'Innocent Voices' - The Children of El Salvador's Civil War Luis Mandoki's harrowing film chronicles El Salvador's civil war through the eyes of a boy on the verge of "recruitment".

'Where the Truth Lies' - Film Review

'Where the Truth Lies' - Film Review Atom Egoyan's foray into film noir is long on exposition and short on exploration.

'Good Night, and Good Luck': The Man Who Took Down McCarthy

'Good Night, and Good Luck': The Man Who Took Down McCarthy George Clooney's sophomore feature is a powerful essay on truth, integrity and media responsibility couched in the epic conflict between Edward R. Murrow and Sen. Joseph McCarthy.

Mirrormask - The World of Sphinxes, Shadows and Giants

Mirrormask -  The World of Sphinxes, Shadows and Giants Gaiman and McKean's Gothic fantasy is a strinkingly original and wildly imaginative visual treat marred only by its recycled plot.

A History of Violence - Thrills and Consequences: The Agony and Ecstasy of Violence

A History of Violence - Thrills and Consequences: The Agony and Ecstasy of Violence David Cronenberg's "History of Violence" is a masterful exploration of violence as disturbing and thought provoking as it is thrilling.

Settling for 'The Baxter'

Settling for 'The Baxter' The underdog finally has his day in Michael Showalter's reimagining of the screwball romantic comedies of the 40s.

'Dirty Deeds' Done Too Clean

'Dirty Deeds' Done Too Clean Another teen movie bites the dust as David Kendall's tepid feature debut proves more suited to the sitcom world than the silver screen.

Devil in a School Dress

Devil in a School Dress A wickedly funny and subversive satire, "Pretty Persuasion" hits so close to home, it's a wonder it ever made it to the screen.

The Dirtiest Joke Ever Told

The Dirtiest Joke Ever Told Paul Provenza and Penn Jillette's raucous documentary, "The Aristocrats," is the funniest, most offensive film of the year.

Art or Indulgence: Gus Van Sant's 'Last Days'

Art or Indulgence: Gus Van Sant's 'Last Days' An experimental meditation on success, celebrity and the final days of a rock icon.

'Crashers' Cast is the Life of the Party

'Crashers' Cast is the Life of the Party Outstanding stars make "Wedding Crashers" the first great comedy of the summer.

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