Movies Kenneth Turan: Film Trends for 2004 December 31, 2004 Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan says that while 2004 was a relatively poor year for quality films, there were some documentaries and animated films that stood out — and some of the best films were also the most controversial. Kenneth Turan: Film Trends for 2004 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4253029/4253177" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life 'Hotel Rwanda' Tackles Horror of Genocide December 24, 2004 The new film Hotel Rwanda tells the story of the 1994 Rwandan genocide through one man's attempt to save some of his countrymen and women. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan has a review. 'Hotel Rwanda' Tackles Horror of Genocide Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4243739/4243740" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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77th Annual Academy Awards Eastwood Directs Winning 'Million Dollar Baby' December 17, 2004 Clint Eastwood's latest directing effort, Million Dollar Baby, features Eastwood as a boxing trainer and Hillary Swank as a woman trying to break into the fight game. Los Angeles Times critic Kenneth Turan offers a review. Eastwood Directs Winning 'Million Dollar Baby' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4232720/4232721" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life 'Ocean's Twelve' Lacks Punch December 10, 2004 What can you say about a sequel to a movie remake? Sequels sometimes miss the mark. Movie critic Kenneth Turan says Ocean's Twelve lacks key elements that made its predecessor, Ocean's Eleven, memorable. 'Ocean's Twelve' Lacks Punch Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4212197/4212198" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life Turan: 'Closer' Well Dressed but Emotionally Flat December 3, 2004 Los Angeles Time movie critic Kenneth Turan says the new movie Closer attempts to deal with the depth of human emotions involving love and relationships. Instead, you'll find empty people trying to fulfill their selfish desires. Turan: 'Closer' Well Dressed but Emotionally Flat Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4200941/4200942" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life 'Alexander,' Not-So-Great November 24, 2004 Los Angeles Times movie critic Kenneth Turan says the film Alexander, starring Colin Ferrell as the conqueror Alexander the Great, plays like a fantasy self portrait of writer-director Oliver Stone. 'Alexander,' Not-So-Great Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4185352/4185353" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Movies Turan: 'SpongeBob' Makes Successful Jump to Theaters November 19, 2004 Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan says that despite its length and maturity level, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie offers something for adults. Turan: 'SpongeBob' Makes Successful Jump to Theaters Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4178375/4178376" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Movies Kinsey: Conventional Film, Unconventional Subject November 12, 2004 Film critic Ken Turan reviews Kinsey, about the noted sex researcher, starring Liam Neeson and Laura Linney in the roles of Alfred Kinsey and his wife. Conservative groups say the movie "mocks Christianity and condones immorality." Kinsey: Conventional Film, Unconventional Subject Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4166835/4166836" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Movies A Winning Tribute to the Blues: 'Lightning in a Bottle' November 5, 2004 Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan calls Lightning In A Bottle a terrific concert film. It's a tribute to the blues that centers on last year's 100th anniversary of the music form. A Winning Tribute to the Blues: 'Lightning in a Bottle' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4145515/4145516" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Movies Foxx Turns In Impressive Showing as 'Ray' October 29, 2004 Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan reviews Ray, a new film about the life of Ray Charles. Turan says Jamie Foxx, in the starring role, gives a dominating performance that is at the heart and soul of the film's success. Foxx Turns In Impressive Showing as 'Ray' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4132413/4132414" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life 'Sideways' Trips Through Wine Country, Life October 22, 2004 The Alexander Payne film Sideways follows two men and two women on a trip through California wine country. The story becomes a metaphor for their journey through life. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan offers a review. 'Sideways' Trips Through Wine Country, Life Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4121835/4121836" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life Difficult Childhood on Display in 'Tarnation' October 15, 2004 Jonathan Caouette made Tarnation, a documentary about his difficult childhood, for just over $200. But the film earned accolades at the Sundance, Cannes and New York Film festivals. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan has a review. Difficult Childhood on Display in 'Tarnation' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4110567/4110568" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Movies Fish Story: 'Shark Tale' Disappoints October 4, 2004 Los Angeles Times film critic Ken Turan reviews Shark Tale, the latest computer animated feature from Dreamworks about a scared little fish who becomes famous as a shark slayer. The new undersea gangster comedy has a slew of celebrity voices. Weekend ticket sales set a new record of $49 million, but Turan was disappointed with what he saw. Fish Story: 'Shark Tale' Disappoints Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4059393/4059394" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Movies Kenneth Turan: 'Motorcycle Diaries' September 24, 2004 Film critic Kenneth Turan reviews the Brazilian movie Motorcycle Diaries. It's the story of a young Che Guevara, the Argentine revolutionary and comrade of Fidel Castro who died almost 40 years ago. The movie opens Friday. Kenneth Turan: 'Motorcycle Diaries' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3934357/3934358" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Arts & Life 'Sky Captain' Soars on Dazzling Effects September 17, 2004 Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow tells the story of a reporter and a hotshot pilot trying to save the world. The film's digitally created universe is both a nostalgic nod to the sci-fi serials of the 1930s and a stunning modernist vision. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan has a review. 'Sky Captain' Soars on Dazzling Effects Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3923413/3923414" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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