| Vol XXXVII No. 74 |
Thursday, January 16, 2003 |
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`Lord of the Rings' schmaltzy but visually stunning
By C. SPENCER BEGGS
Scene Movie Critic
 The second installment of Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's saga of the struggle for Middle Earth, "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers," follows in its predecessor's footsteps and sets a new standard in fantasy films and seamless CGI ... [more]
`Chicago' paints the town red
By JACK WATKINS
Scene Movie Critic
Critics have claimed that "Chicago" will revive the movie musical. Some have even called it the year's best film. Others, closer to the mark, have called it the movie event of the year. Whether the movie musical can really be revived ... [more]
`Gangs of New York:' A smashing, bashing success
By C. SPENCER BEGGS
Scene Movie Critic
It's said that good things come to those who wait. Well, moviegoers have been waiting 25 years for acclaimed director Martin Scorsese to finally get "Gangs of New York" through production. And it was certainly worth the wait. The movie is ... [more]
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