Tag: Russell Crowe

Man Of Steel

Screen Reviews

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Russell Crowe! Resident Superman historian Steve Stav asserts that the Man of Steel winds up playing second fiddle to his super-dad.

Cinderella Man

Screen Reviews

Step aside, Sly – Russell Crowe gives another Oscar-caliber performance as he quietly takes on all comers as boxing legend Jim Braddock. Director Ron Howard’s latest hero of choice is no two-legged Seabiscuit or Apollo Creed-ducking Rocky; he’s just a man determined to feed his family at all costs. Our man at ringside, Steve Stav , tallies his scorecard on this week’s main event, Cinderella Man.

A Beautiful Mind

Screen Reviews

The story of Nobel Prize-winning mathematician John Nash’s struggle with schizophrenia, A Beautiful Mind won four Golden Globes, and is the subject of major Oscar buzz. Troy Jewell ponders whether the film deserves the hype.

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Swans

Swans

Event Reviews

40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.

Eclipse 2024

Eclipse 2024

Features

The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Music Reviews

At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Dark Water

Dark Water

Screen Reviews

J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.