Thoughtful reviews, the Boulder film scene

" I know a guy married the same dame 3 times then turned around and married her aunt "
— William Demarest, The Lady Eve

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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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John Cusack

  • Love & Mercy (2015)

    Dano just needs Love & Mercy Review by Marty Mapes: Cusack opens up as a damaged Brian Wilson

  • The Raven (2012)

    Cusack attempts Poe in The Raven Review by Robert Denerstein: Cusack is miscast as Poe

  • 2012 (2009)

    Harrelson prophesizes destruction in 2012 Review by Robert Denerstein: When it comes to global mayhem, Emmerich doesn't disappoint, but 2012 is too long

  • 1408 (2007)

    Review by Nick Reed: Doesn't offer enough to distract you from recognizing what you've already seen before

  • Runaway Jury (2003)

    Hackman, Hoffman, and Cusack are trampled by the Runaway Jury Review by Marty Mapes: Look behind the action and you'll find very little substance

  • Max (2003)

    Review by Risë Keller: Max looks at a turning point in history and asks "What if?"

  • Serendipity (2001)

    John Cusack is helped by Serendipity Review by Richard Sharp: Cusack returns to the Date Movie in style

  • America's Sweethearts (2001)

    America's Sweetheart John Cusack Review by Matt Anderson: A romantic comedy that has neither romance nor enough comedy

  • High Fidelity (2000)

    DVD review by Matt Anderson: High Fidelity hits all the right notes

  • Being John Malkovich (1999)

    Review by Marty Mapes: The best film of 1999, a surreal comedy, fresh and original

  • Con Air (1997)

    Review by Andrea Birgers

    DVD review by Marty Mapes: Why now? Don't ask; just shut up and enjoy the ride.