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From sunshine to Scotland: the year’s sharpest flicks

Tessa Strasser
May 9, 2007

‘The Invisible’ stays true to title

Tessa Strasser
May 2, 2007
Adam Brody breaks away from his role as a nerdy, awkward, charming teen on 'The O.C.' to play ? a nerdy, awkward, charming teen in 'In the Land of Women.' Watch as he wins the hearts of the leading ladies and the audience.

Adam Brody gets romantic ‘In the Land of Women’

Tessa Strasser
April 26, 2007
Bobby Lee is best known for his roles on 'MADtv,' including playing journalist Connie Chung. His next big step is in the comedy 'Kickin' It Old Skool,' where he break dances alongside comedian Jamie Kennedy.

MADtv’s Bobby Lee kicks it ‘Old Skool’

Tessa Strasser
April 26, 2007
Cinema: Tucson

Cinema: Tucson

Tessa Strasser
April 26, 2007
Academy Award winner Hilary Swank hopes to scare in ""The Reaping,"" out tomorrow. In the film Swank plays an expert who disproves cases of religious phenomena.

“Hilary Swank is Thrilled by New Thriller “”The Reaping”””

Tessa Strasser
April 5, 2007
""The Namesake"" documents the experience of Indian immigrants in America and their adaptation to life in New York. The film stars Kal Penn in a serious role, an unusual turn for the typically comedic actor.

‘The Namesake’ Falls Short of Book

Tessa Strasser
April 5, 2007
Jon Heder straps on skates for 'Blades of Glory'

Jon Heder straps on skates for ‘Blades of Glory’

Tessa Strasser
March 30, 2007
Don Cheadle, left, and Adam Sandler, right, star in the drama 'Reign Over Me.' The film follows Sandler as his character deals with the loss of his family in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Bring along a box of tissues for this one.

Sandler gets serious with ‘Reign Over Me’

Tessa Strasser
March 29, 2007

Why ‘You Oughta Know’

Tessa Strasser
March 23, 2007
'Zodiac' keeps you jittery

‘Zodiac’ keeps you jittery

Tessa Strasser
March 8, 2007

‘Nip/Tuck’ star plays dark character in ‘Premonition’

Tessa Strasser
March 8, 2007

“Thriller Movie “”The Number 23″” is Anything but Thrilling”

Tessa Strasser
March 3, 2007
Josh Hutcherson, left, and AnnaSophia Robb, right, star in Walt Disney's film production of 'Bridge to Terabithia.' The film follows the two friends as they create a fantasy world to escape the real world's harsh realities. They also like to run around and dress in Hot Topic punk outfits from 1997.

Bridge to Terabithia lacks magic of book

Tessa Strasser
February 22, 2007
Making the transition from opening acts to headliners

Making the transition from opening acts to headliners

Tessa Strasser
February 22, 2007

‘Flock of Dodos’ takes lighthearted look at science

Tessa Strasser
February 15, 2007
Terry Crews, center, is best known for his stints in the NFL and as Chris Rock's dad on ""Everybody Hates Chris."" He takes another comedic turn as Big Jack in ""Norbit,"" also starring Eddie Murphy.

Nothing says Valentine’s like Eddie Murphy in drag

Tessa Strasser
February 9, 2007

Overbearing mother drains fun from ‘Because I Said So’

Tessa Strasser
February 9, 2007

‘Iwo Jima’ hits close to home

Tessa Strasser
February 1, 2007
the mistake of appearing in the same film as Justin Timberlake. They could give the best performances of their lives and no one would care.

“‘Alpha Dog’ is all bark, no bite”

Tessa Strasser
January 19, 2007

Boring writers

Tessa Strasser
January 12, 2007

Chris Brown and Ne-Yo take dancing to the big screen

Tessa Strasser
January 11, 2007

Video helped the radio star

Tessa Strasser
December 18, 2006

“Meet the new Bond, same as the old Bond”

Tessa Strasser
November 30, 2006
Mustachioed trickster Sacha Baron Cohen is the mastermind behind 'Borat,' the controversial new satire that tackles everything from anti-Semitism to Pamela Anderson.

Borat’ turns the tables on American culture

Tessa Strasser
November 21, 2006
Kate Walsh

From the UA to ABC

Tessa Strasser
November 8, 2006
This famous photograph came to be the most iconic image of World War II. The story behind it is the story of Clint Eastwood's latest movie, 'Flags of Our Fathers.'

Movie Review: Clint’s ‘Flags’ should start Oscar buzz

Tessa Strasser
November 8, 2006
Robin Williams for President?

Robin Williams for President?

Tessa Strasser
October 20, 2006
Movie Review: Nicholson brings crazy back in mobster movie

Movie Review: Nicholson brings crazy back in mobster movie

Tessa Strasser
October 12, 2006
Michel Gondry's 'The Science of Sleep' is kind of like a two-hour-long Bj

“‘Science of Sleep’ a giddy, dreamlike ride”

Tessa Strasser
October 5, 2006

‘Last Kiss’ puts new spin on turning 30

Tessa Strasser
September 28, 2006
In 'Hollywoodland,' Adrien Brody plays a private investigator assigned to look into the death of Superman actor George Reeves. Was it a suicide, or was it Superman overkill?

‘Hollywoodland’ ends without ending

Tessa Strasser
September 14, 2006
Movie Review: Not enough magic in 'The Illusionist'

Movie Review: Not enough magic in ‘The Illusionist’

Tessa Strasser
September 8, 2006
Little Miss Sunshine plays like a cross between 'Arrested Development' and 'Drop Dead Gorgeous,' except without the fast-paced inside jokes and dim-witted comic reliefs. Well, it does have Steve Carell...

Movie Review

Tessa Strasser
August 31, 2006
Will Ferrell stars in the Ballad of Ricky Bobby as, you guessed it, Ricky Bobby

“Movie Review: Ferrell drives laughs with “”Talladega Nights”””

Tessa Strasser
August 7, 2006
Movie Review: One size doesn't fit all with 'Our Brand is Crisis'

Movie Review: One size doesn’t fit all with ‘Our Brand is Crisis’

Tessa Strasser
August 2, 2006
Fans of indie films and documentaries will enjoy the Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., and its spacious lobby. Just don't try to pull the popcorn trick on your date.

Tucson is its own film Mecca … sorta

Tessa Strasser
July 26, 2006
""Third Rock from the Sun's"" Joseph Gordon-Levitt has truly moved on from his surfer-hair alien-playing days. He plays a high school sleuth-type character in his latest independent thriller ""Brick.""

Movie Review: Indie thriller soars with witty dialogue

Tessa Strasser
July 19, 2006
Instead of Keira Knightley in a wet T-shirt, you get Johnny Depp. You win some, you lose some.

Movie Review: Depp charms with new ‘Pirates’ movie

Tessa Strasser
July 12, 2006
'Superman' continues its legacy

‘Superman’ continues its legacy

Tessa Strasser
July 6, 2006
"Movie Review: Sandler Combines Laughs with Tears in ""Click"""

“Movie Review: Sandler Combines Laughs with Tears in “”Click”””

Tessa Strasser
June 28, 2006
"Movie Review: Reeves and Bullock Can't Keep ""Lake House"" Afloat"

“Movie Review: Reeves and Bullock Can’t Keep “”Lake House”” Afloat”

Tessa Strasser
June 24, 2006
Meryl Streep and Lindsay Lohan sing their hearts out while Garrison Keilllor watches on in ""A Prarie Home Companion,"" a film about the decay of the decay of the radio show era. You know it's gonna be a good time when Lohan is involved. Like when it snows all year 'round.

‘Prairie Home’ cracks up listeners

Tessa Strasser
June 14, 2006
Grab some Mr. Pibb and Red Vines, drop a Hamilton and spend a lazy Sunday watching the 'Chronicles of Narnia.' You'll love the film more than McAdams loves Gosling.

Films that rocked

Tessa Strasser
May 10, 2006
The new film 'United 93' chronicles the events of Sept. 11 through the eyes of the passengers on the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. Too soon?

Movie Review: ‘United 93’ provides a look back at history

Tessa Strasser
May 3, 2006

Movie Review: ‘American Dreamz’ serves up spoofs with a twist

Tessa Strasser
April 27, 2006

Movie Review: ‘Scary Movie 4’ is over the top with gross-out humor

Tessa Strasser
April 20, 2006

UA alumni films in global festival

Tessa Strasser
April 20, 2006
'Lucky Number Slevin' may have a stupid name, but it is genuinely entertaining. Lucy Liu and Josh Hartnett star.

Movie Review: Put your bet on ‘Lucky Number Slevin’

Tessa Strasser
April 13, 2006
'Ice Age' continues story admirably

‘Ice Age’ continues story admirably

Tessa Strasser
April 6, 2006
Director Michel Gondry and comedian Dave Chappelle join forces in the new film 'Block Party,' which is a documentary about a block party that Chappelle hosted in Brooklyn in 2004.

Chappelle is essential ingredient for good ‘Block Party’

Tessa Strasser
March 9, 2006
Paul Walker stars in the new film 'Running Scared.' When is he going to learn that not only does he not make good film choices and is a bad actor, but that he does not have a whole lot of worth as a human being?

‘Running Scared’ more flash than action

Tessa Strasser
March 9, 2006

Martin carries ‘Panther’ remake

Tessa Strasser
February 22, 2006

Movie Reviews

Tessa Strasser
February 16, 2006
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