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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Culture 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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Culture '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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Culture 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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Culture 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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Culture 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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Culture 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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Culture 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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Movie Review: 'The Station Agent' October 3, 2003 Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan has a review of The Station Agent, the story of a lonely artist, a Cuban hot-dog vendor and a dwarf. The flick was a hit at the Sundance film festival. Movie Review: 'The Station Agent' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1454142/1454143" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Culture Movie Review: 'Luther' September 26, 2003 Luther is a new film about 16th century Protestant reformation leader Martin Luther, described by some as a rebel, a genius and a liberator. The movie is reminiscent of old-style Hollywood biopics, such as The Story of Louis Pasteur and The Life of Emile Zola. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan has a review. Movie Review: 'Luther' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1447265/1447266" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Culture Movie Review: 'In This World' September 19, 2003 The new film In This World follows the fictional journey of two Afghan refugees trying to make their way to London. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan has a review. Movie Review: 'In This World' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1436120/1436121" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Movie Review: 'Lost in Translation' September 12, 2003 Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition film critic Kenneth Turan has a review of filmmaker Sofia Coppola's sophomore effort, Lost In Translation. Movie Review: 'Lost in Translation' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1428927/1428928" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Culture Fall Movie Season Has a Bookish Look September 5, 2003 A main trend in this fall's movie selection seems to be book adaptations. Some well-known tomes are headed for the big screen, from The Cat in the Hat to Cold Mountain to The Human Stain. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan. Fall Movie Season Has a Bookish Look Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1420571/1420572" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Culture An Endless Summer of Documentary Films August 29, 2003 In a summer of effects-laden movies, basic documentaries are proving surprisingly popular with audiences. Maybe people are looking for something other than kids' flicks, but films as diverse as the visually stunning Winged Migration and the simple-but-charming Spellbound continue to attract audiences. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan. An Endless Summer of Documentary Films Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1414969/1414970" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Culture Movie Review: 'OT' August 22, 2003 The new documentary OT: Our Town follows the production of the timeless Thornton Wilder play about a small New England town as it is produced at a high school in Compton, Calif. Los Angeles Times movie critic Kenneth Turan offers a review. Movie Review: 'OT' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1404965/1404966" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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