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" I am the monster’s mother "
— Sigourney Weaver, Alien Resurrection

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Betty Blue

There can be beauty in tragedy, particularly when the key ingredient is the same in both —Marty Mapes (review...)

Betty arrives like a bolt from the Blue

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Maria Bello

  • McFarland, USA (2015)

    Costner coaches in McFarland USA Review by Robert Denerstein: Well intended, modest sports movie separates itself from the pack

  • World Trade Center (2006)

    Nic Cage gets trapped under the World Trade Center Review by Marty Mapes: Packs an emotional wallop. Thankfully, it's all earned and justified.

  • Thank You for Smoking (2006)

    Mr. Butts would like to Thank You For Smoking Review by Matt Anderson: Skewers corporate America in a cute little satire. Too bad the ending simply blows smoke.

  • A History of Violence (2005)

    Review by Marty Mapes: Small-town stereotypes detract from a well-made point by director Cronenberg

  • The Cooler (2003)

    Macy chills in The Cooler Review by Matt Anderson: The story is in turns dramatic, humorous, romantic, and violent, very violent