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July 18, 2005
Smart Attack

Spielberg’s thrilling, scary 'War of the Worlds': an action flick with genuine post-9/11 resonance.

June 29, 2005
Smart Attack

Ken Tucker praises Spielberg's blockbuster as "the first serious post-9/11 sci-fi movie."

July 4, 2005
Salem's Flop

Will Ferrell wastes his career momentum, and Nora Ephron her acute talents, on Bewitched.

June 27, 2005
Big Shoes to Fill

David LaChapelle’s vigorous documentary Rize captures L.A.’s latest hip-hop craze�clown costumes included.

June 20, 2005
Quiet Riot

The lovely Howl's Moving Castle rises above its shrieking, lowbrow kiddie-cartoon competitors.

June 13, 2005
Love Among the Ruins

Brangelina heats up the screen with violent chemistry, but Batman fails to save the day.

June 6, 2005
Worldwide Pants

The charming Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants speaks to teenage girls in their own language.

May 23, 2005
So Long, and Thanks for All the Droids

The latest Star Wars is full of hot air. But true fans can focus on the upsides: a shiny new Yoda and a solid villain.

May 9, 2005
Accidents Will Happen

Paul Haggis’s thrilling, provocative Crash spins a great cast into moral collisions.

May 2, 2005
In One Ear

The Interpreter is an okay thriller, but Sean Penn’s performance stands out in the crowd.