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Vol XXXIII No. 104

Thursday, March 23, 2000

  Julia Roberts shines as `Erin Brockovich'
By CASEY K. McKLUSKEY
Scene Movie Critic

Julia Roberts is back on the screen in one of her most impressive roles yet, playing the title role in the movie "Erin Brockovich." This movie is based on the real life story of Erin Brockovich, a woman full of spitfire ... [more]


De Palma's `Mission' too friendly for its own good
By V. VAN BUREN GILES
Scene Movie Critic

"Mission to Mars" is a great children's film. That must be said first because usually when people hear the name Brian De Palma they think of violent gangster films like "Scarface" and "The Untouchables." But those expecting to see a gruesome, ... [more]


And the loser is ... almost everyone
With four losers for every winner, the biggest Oscar party is a party for losers
By JASON HAMMONTREE
Scene Movie Critic

With the Academy Awards only days away and the stolen Oscar statuettes finally recovered, the nominees for this year's event can begin work on the hardest and most important part of the evening: the loser's smile. With four losers for every ... [more]