Critics Sometimes Act Like Big Babies
There’s quite the kerfluffle brewing about reviews of the American version of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” which doesn’t hit theaters until Dec 21. The New York Film Critics were shown it early,...
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‘Dragon Tattoo’? American Better Than Swedish
I’ve received emails from several readers, upbraiding me for suggesting that — based on the talents involved and the fact that the original, Swedish “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” is a glorified TV...
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Best (Movie) Christmas Ever?
OK, maybe that headline is a bit of an exaggeration but, now that I've seen everything that's opening this holiday season and a good deal of stuff that isn't opening until January, I can say that this...
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Daniel Craig Is No Meryl Streep
Almost none of the actors in the new, English-language version of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” are Swedish, but almost all of them are playing Swedes and almost all of them bother to do an accent...
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Why Is Max Von Sydow Not In “Girl With The Dragon Tattoo?”
The short answer is: They didn't ask him. Or at least that's what he says. I interviewed the Swedish legend (the story will be in the paper on Wednesday the 18th) and asked him about the Swedish-based...
View ArticleIn And Out At The Oscars
A few quick observations: 1. “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,” which has not figured in early pre-Oscar awards much, looks stronger at Oscars. It’s one of nine best picture nominees and Max von...
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