“Diamonds” is less about Sean Connery’s grand finale and more about James Bond’s birth into the free-spirited 1970s. Fitfully amusing, but still small-time. Continue reading
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Heroes of the Zeroes: Ocean’s Eleven (2001) / Ocean’s Thirteen
Two of Steven Soderbergh’s heist capers continue Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Lucky You
“Lucky You” — an all-but-forgotten poker-based variation on “Tin Cup” — continues Nick Rogers’ daily, alphabetical look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: The Hangover
“The Hangover” — a hurting-face comic cocktail served neat with a sidecar of Tabasco — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
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Naked Ambition
Grecco’s lens strips his subjects bare and is more revealing than any of their exploits on the screen. Continue reading
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The Hangover
The undisputed champion of comedy in 2009, “The Hangover” is a must-see if you haven’t, and a must-see-again if you have. Continue reading