| Vol XXXIII No. 119 |
Thursday, April 13, 2000 |
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Bad writing, missed opportunities plague `Rules'
By MIKE McMORROW
Scene Movie Critic
 "Rules of Engagement" is an example of good lead acting hindered by a screenplay that seems to want to be unintelligent. William Friedkin's latest extravaganza, which deals with the atrocities of war and the supposed "rules" of combat, hints at thoughtful ... [more]
Wrestling comedy `Ready to Rumble' a waste of film
By JEFFREY Q. IRISH
Scene Movie Critic
"One time, my 32 year-old cousin Walter got a cat stuck in his butt. True story. It was embarrassing for my relatives and all, but the next week he did it again! A week later I run into him at the ... [more]
In `The Big Lebowski,' the Dude abides
GUNDER KEHOE
Scene Movie Critic
It is not often that a film transcends its medium to become more than a fictional tale. "The Big Lebowski" is one such feature; its realm is so rich with character that it becomes a universe unto itself. "Lebowski's" aesthetic value ... [more]
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