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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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Baz Luhrmann

  • Elvis (2022) (2022)

    Elvis (Austin Butler) Review by Matt Anderson: Ultimately, Elvis’ life isn’t just a great story, it’s a great American story.

  • Australia (2008)

    Review by Matt Anderson: Luhrmann makes sure every dollar -- American or Australian -- shows up onscreen

  • Moulin Rouge (2001)

    Everybody comes to the Moulin Rouge Review by Marty Mapes: Ambitious, daring, energetic, and entertaining

  • Strictly Ballroom (1992)

    Review by Janice Pagel

    DVD review by Marty Mapes: Ten years ago, Baz Luhrmann made a quirky film version of a play based on his childhood experiences

  • The Great Gatsby

    Review by Matt Anderson: The great American novel is still yearning for a tryst with the great American movie.