Promising Movies at Sundance January 21, 2004 NPR's Bob Edwards talks with Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition film critic Kenneth Turan, who's in Park City, Utah, for the Sundance Film Festival. They discuss promising features in this year's line up, and the legendary Sundance soirees. Promising Movies at Sundance Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1608927/1608928" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life Movie Review: 'The Battle of Algiers' January 9, 2004 The Battle of Algiers, a 1965 film depicting Algerian uprisings against French troops occupying their country, is being re-released in theaters Friday. Many filmgoers say the movie is as relevant today as it was a half-century ago. Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition film critic Kenneth Turan offers a review. Movie Review: 'The Battle of Algiers' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1590432/1590433" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life Hollywood Sees Slight Dip in 2003 Ticket Sales January 2, 2004 The U.S. film industry reports a solid year at the box office, but most of the big money is tied to a few major successes, led by the Disney animated film Finding Nemo. Overall ticket sales are down a bit from 2002. NPR's Bob Edwards talks with Los Angeles Times movie critic Kenneth Turan. Hollywood Sees Slight Dip in 2003 Ticket Sales Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1580010/1580011" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Appreciating 'House of Sand and Fog' December 25, 2003 The movie based on Charles Frazier's novel Cold Mountain opens in theaters Thursday. But another movie based on a memorable novel -- the "step by step tragedy" House of Sand and Fog -- has captured critics' attention, too. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan offers a review. Appreciating 'House of Sand and Fog' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1570771/1570772" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life Movie Review: 'Lord of the Rings' December 17, 2003 Return of the King, the final installment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, opens in theaters Wednesday. The series, about a quest to rescue the world from evil, has held many filmgoers firmly in its grip from the start. Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition film critic Kenneth Turan has a review. Movie Review: 'Lord of the Rings' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1551379/1551380" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life Movie Review: 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' December 12, 2003 A softly lit oil portrait of a young woman with a pearl earring is one of Johannes Vermeer's best-known paintings. The new film Girl with a Pearl Earring brings the story behind the famous image to the silver screen. Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition film critic Kenneth Turan has a review. Movie Review: 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1545290/1545291" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Holiday Movie Review December 3, 2003 NPR's Bob Edwards and film critic Kenneth Turan talk about movies to watch out for this holiday season. Turan reviews movies for Morning Edition and the Los Angeles Times. Holiday Movie Review Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1530445/1530446" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Movie Review: 'The Triplets of Belleville' November 26, 2003 Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition film critic Kenneth Turan reviews the French film The Triplets of Belleville. The animation movie sends up cultural cliches with bizarre wit and no dialogue. Movie Review: 'The Triplets of Belleville' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1522786/1522787" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life Movie Review: 'The Barbarian Invasions' November 21, 2003 The Barbarian Invasions, winner of the "Best Screenplay" and "Best Actress" awards at this year's Cannes International Film Festival, opens in U.S. theaters. Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition movie critic Kenneth Turan offers a review. Movie Review: 'The Barbarian Invasions' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1515885/1515886" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life 'Master and Commander' Sails into Theaters November 14, 2003 Actor Russell Crowe is in command of the screen and the sea this weekend. Crowe stars in the new Peter Weir film Master and Commander. The movie is based on the novels of Patrick O'Brian. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan offers a review. 'Master and Commander' Sails into Theaters Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1505949/1505950" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life Movie Review: 'Elf' November 7, 2003 Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition movie critic Kenneth Turan reviews Elf. Turan thinks that this elf is no turkey. And even though it's weeks before Thanksgiving, Turan says this movie has enough Christmas cheer to spare. Movie Review: 'Elf' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1496247/1496248" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life Movie Review: 'Eyes Without a Face' October 31, 2003 The classic French horror film Eyes Without A Face is back in theaters after 45 years on the shelf. Los Angeles Times movie critic Kenneth Turan offers a review. Movie Review: 'Eyes Without a Face' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1486347/1486348" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life Movie Review: 'Bus 174' October 24, 2003 A new documentary, Bus 174 tells the story of a Brazilian bus hijacking three years ago. The event, broadcast live, riveted South Americans to their televisions. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan has a review. Movie Review: 'Bus 174' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1477473/1477474" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life Movie Review: 'Pieces of April' October 17, 2003 The new film Pieces of April stars Katie Holmes as a young woman living on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, who invites her suburban family over for Thanksgiving dinner. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan offers a review. Movie Review: 'Pieces of April' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1468931/1468932" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life Movie Review: 'Mystic River' October 8, 2003 Morning Edition film critic Kenneth Turan reviews the movie Mystic River, starring Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon and Lawrence Fishburn. Movie Review: 'Mystic River' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1458671/1458672" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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