A 'Miracle' That's Somewhat Less Than Wondrous
Sep 26th, 2008 · Spike Lee's latest highlights the oft-neglected contributions of African-American servicemen in World War II. But an overstuffed screenplay and an uneven tone undercut the effort.
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'Tell No One' a Twisty Thriller, but Worth Untangling *
Jun 26th, 2008 · The French box-office smash is overstuffed with conspiracies, but beautifully constructed and thematically rich — so it remains a pleasure even as the story becomes increasingly implausible.
Tom Waits' 130 Seconds of Rock Bliss
Jan 2nd, 2007 · "Lie To Me" isn't the best song on Waits' overstuffed Orphans, but it's one of the most disarming ones, with a roar that can knock listeners sideways. That makes it a perfect tone-setter for the immense, thematically arranged outpouring that follows.
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