Film Forum
Jeffrey Overstreet writes CT's "Film Forum" column and "Reel News", posts in-depth reviews of films and music at Looking Closer, and has contributed to Books & Culture, Paste Magazine and Image Journal. Jeffrey works at Seattle Pacific University, and in his spare time he is working on a series of novels.
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Film Forum: Critics Throw Constan-tantrums
Constantine—;a convoluted mess of Christian terminology, or a worthwhile discussion starter? Plus: Critics respond to Because of Winn-Dixie, Son of the Mask, and Assisted Living
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Hitch Proves Romantic Comedies Can Be Funny and Ethical
Hitch lacks the usual romantic-comedy glitches. Plus: Pooh's Heffalump Movie, Uncle Nino, Bride and Prejudice, Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior, and more reviews of Hotel Rwanda and The Chorus.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Children Born into Brothels Get a Movie of Their Own
Born into Brothels finds joy and hope in one of the world's darkest places. Goodbye, Dragon Inn wins praise from patient viewers. Plus, Christian press critics endure The Wedding Date, survive Boogeyman, and offer more views on Million Dollar Baby, Coach Carter, and The Aviator.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Critics Post Best-of-2004 Lists, Slam Current Fare
Christian film critics pick their favorites of 2004, and warn moviegoers: Don't go looking for Hide and Seek. Alone in the Dark should have stayed in the dark. Plus: Aliens of the Deep, Les Choristes, Are We There Yet?, Coach Carter, and Million Dollar Baby.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Critics Assaulted by Precinct 13
Critics survive Assault on Precinct 13 and Are We There Yet? Plus: More reviews of Million Dollar Baby, Hotel Rwanda, Coach Carter, Kinsey, and House of Flying Daggers.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: The World's Biggest-Grossing Star Has Another Hit
Critics consider Coach Carter, Racing Stripes, and Elektra, as well as The Merchant of Venice, Bad Education, A Love Song for Bobby Long, and Les Choristes. Plus: More reviews of In Good Company, White Noise, Million Dollar Baby, and Hotel Rwanda.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: First-Rate Million Dollar Baby Reaches Controversial Conclusion
Religious press critics disagree with mainstream critics' on Million Dollar Baby's unethical "message," but not its superb artistry. Plus, Christian critics review The Sea Inside,and White Noise, and offer further reviews of Meet the Fockers, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Aviator, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Beyond the Sea, and Ocean's Twelve.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum Bonus: In Good Company Explores Business Ethics
Opening nationwide next week, the Paul Weitz comedy stars Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace and Scarlett Johansson. We had a chance to catch up with them at a recent press event in L.A.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Fockers Flock to Top, but Flop with Critics
Christian critics consider Meet the Fockers, Fat Albert, The Phantom of the Opera, The Woodsman, Beyond the Sea, Darkness, and offer more reviews of Hotel Rwanda, The Aviator, and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Moviegoers Choose Between Aviator, Life Aquatic, Unfortunate Events, and Hotel Rwanda
Christian film critics review The Aviator, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Hotel Rwanda, Flight of the Phoenix, and Spanglish.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum:Ocean's Twelve Steals the Box Office
Christian film critics mixed on Ocean's Twelve. Plus, more reviews of Blade: Trinity, National Treasure, A Very Long Engagement, and Sideways.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: I Am David Is Like a Passion Cast Party
Religious press critics consider I Am David, Closer, House of Flying Daggers, and Blade: Trinity. Plus, more reviews of Christmas with the Kranks, A Very Long Engagement, Finding Neverland, Kinsey, and National Treasure.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Alexander and The Kranks Leave Critics Cranky
Alexander's not so great. Christmas with the Kranks makes critics cranky. But A Very Long Engagement dazzles. Plus more reviews of The Polar Express, National Treasure, Finding Neverland and Sideways.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Is Nicolas Cage a National Treasure?
Christian film critics review National Treasure, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, The Machinist, and more reviews of Kinsey, Finding Neverland, Sideways, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Woman, Thou Art Loosed, After the Sunset, and Seed of Chucky.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Kinsey Repugnant; Neverland Inspiring
Kinsey covers up criminal behavior; Finding Neverland fancies fantasy; Bridget Jones is "bad," After the Sunset is "awful," and Seed of Chucky is "repellent." Plus, more reviews of The Incredibles, The Polar Express, and Sideways.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Express Route to Incredible Family Entertainment
Christian film critics celebrate The Incredibles and ride on The Polar Express, while also reviewing Alfie, Sideways, and Undertow. Plus, more reviews of Birth, Head in the Clouds, and Ray.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Ray Rocks the House, Foxx Aims for Oscar
Critics rave for Ray, but slice up Saw. Plus, Birth, Around the Bend, and more reviews of Primer and Woman, Thou Art Loosed.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: About an Abortionist
Mike Leigh's film Vera Drake impresses religious press with its treatment of a sensitive subject. Plus: The Grudge, Primer, Surviving Christmas, Spin, Stage Beauty, and more reviews of The Final Cut, Thé rèse, The Motorcycle Diaries, and Luther.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Cutting a Rug, Cutting Memories, and Cussing Puppets
Shall We Dance? has critics smiling, but not quite dancing. Plus: The Final Cut, Team America: World Police, and more reviews of I ♥ Huckabees and Shark Tale.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Duff Raises her Voice, Latifah Drives Her Taxi
Christian critics review Raise Your Voice, Taxi, Friday Night Lights, The Motorcycle Diaries and Bright Young Things; offer more on Monty Python's The Life of Brian, Shark Tale, Ladder 49, and Shaun of the Dead; and take a new look at the significance of Blade Runner.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
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