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Adaptation Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Rheagan Wallace, Tilda Swinton This is a haunting movie - intense, original, bizarre, funny, intelligent, weird, tragic and wonderful. It stays with you long after the credits, days possibly weeks after. The acting is superb, the story totally unique - you don't want it to ever end. I stopped trying to figure it out and just let it happen because it was much smarter than I. Brilliant performance by Cage (shoulda won the oscar); Streep proves she's still the best film actress today; and Cooper charms you right into loving his character. A must see movie. Whew!	Ed Wood Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette, Jeffrey Jones Johnny Depp and Tim Burton - it's gotta be a strange but intriguing movie right? Right. The story of Ed Wood - actor, producer, and director - gives us a sense of a good man, an interesting dresser and a visionary - even if his vision of films didn't agree with those of, well almost everyone. Supported by a strong cast of characters, black and white filming and a weirdness that Burton sets up and Depp plays out this movie has you rooting for Wood. The man never gave up and did receive recognition even if it wasn't along the lines of Orwell.	The Fast & The Furious Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Hill Harper, Michelle Rodriguez If you ignore the total lack of plot and the stupid things this movie promotes you can get a lot of laughs from this teenage action flick. If you are offended by street racing, stealing, violence and racial stereotyping you may not get any enjoyment from watching this movie. But if you want to see what the kids are talking about check it out. You may learn something and you'll certainly see some souped up cars. And, weren't all your youth movies rejected by your parents? I'm not saying it's right but it is so overdone that it is funny.

Happiness Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Jane Adams, Dylan Baker, Lara Flynn Boyle, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Cynthia Stevenson, Louise Lasser, Jon Lovitz, Ben Gazzara, Jared Harris I see Cynthia Stevenson and Philip Seymour Hoffman and I know I'm going to like the movie. Not so fast. Like is a kind gentle word and this is no kind gentle movie. It's strange, honest, dark, shocking and totally believeable - and actually, it is gentle and kind also. Rarely do movies give every actor equal time to develop their character but this one does - and that's a tall order for some. I'm not sure what I felt at the end of this movie but I don't think it was happiness.	Scent of Green Papaya Yes, No, Maybe: No Lu Man San, Tran Nu Yen-Khe, Truong Thi Loc, Vuong Hoa Hoi, Nguyen Anh Hoa A feast for the eyes but a famine for your sense of storyline. I wanted to like this movie but it just got on my nerves. The story of a little servant girl who, after living amongst a family with a loving mother type, a bad little boy type and a kind sister servant type, becomes the servant of a young, rich, handsome composer. And guess what? He leaves his beautiful fiance for this servant, teaching her to read and the finer points of life in the rich lane. Yeah right. Although it was nominated for an Oscar move on over to Eat Drink Man Woman and get it all.	Eat Drink Man Woman Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Sihung Lung, Kuei-Mei-Yang, Chien-Lien Wu, Yu-Wen Wang, Winston Chao, Chao-Jung Chen Ang Lee does it again. A movie that gives you that Mike Nichols feeling. A poignant story of a father and three daughters coming to terms with change. Beautifully shot this film shows that the trials of family life are universal and things don't always turn out as planned. Both parents and children can surprise each other. But with good food, little announcements, and the unveiling of family secrets this family manages to handle change quite well - as most families seem to do after the fire works are over.

One Night Stand Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Wesley Snipes, Nastassja Kinski, Kyle MacLachlan, Ming-Na, Robert Downey Jr. Mixing the old story of a one night stand with a story of a friend dying of AIDs is an unusual idea at best. This movie doesn't pretend to be something it's not, which is mildly interesting, and only succeeds at that due to the quality of the actors.	Murder of Crows Yes, No, Maybe: No Cuba Gooding, Tom Berenger, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Eric Stoltz, Doug Wert Too bad Cuba Gooding had to get involved with this movie. You think this movie's has got to be good, it's got Academy Award winner Gooding but it never goes beyond a superficial level and you have a hard time feeling any sympathy for the main character.


What Lies Beneath Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dan Block, Wendy Crewson Is she unstable or does Michelle Pfeiffer really hear and see things in the house she and husband Harrison Ford have renovated? This movie had a few jumpy moments for me but failed to develop into the really scary feature it should have been.	Decent Ordinary Criminal Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Kevin Spacey, Linda Fiorentino, Peter Mullan, Stephen Dillane, Helen Baxendale, David Hayman A fun romp through the life of an Irish criminal who is part inventive thief, part showman with an interesting home situation. Kevin Spacey brings his blend of sexiness, charm and wit to this tale of a bunch of Irish thieves who pride themselves on loyalty.	The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Yes, No, Maybe: No Sean Connery, Stuart Townsend, Peta Wilson, Shane West Bad, bad, bad. Bad everything - acting, writing, effects, music. Can't complain about the story line because they forgot to include one. Stuart Townsend gives a good Johnny Depp impression that held my attention for a few seconds.
Elysian Fields Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe James Coburn, Andy Garcia, Mick Jagger, Angelica Huston, Olivia Williams, Julianna Marguiles If it wasn't for James Coburn and Mick I would say keep away from this dud. Andy Garcia is the poorest excuse for a gigolo ever to hit the screen. Who would get turned on by this bumbling, sad and boring man? And what does his faithful wife think he's doing all those nights away from home and family? This movie is bad, really bad except for the lively Coburn and the mighty Jag. If there's nothing else and you can keep your expectations low get this movie and shut it off after the funeral.	Mystery Train Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Masatoshi Nagase, Youki Kudoh, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Cinqué Lee, Rufus Thomas, Joe Strummer, Steve Buscemi I saw this movie many years ago and it's been stuck in a back corner of my brain ever since. It's a movie of three stories all centring on inhabitants of the same hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. A young Japanese couple on a rock and roll pilgrimage, two women, with their own men problems, who meet in the hotel and lastly a story that involves all the characters briefly and a violent drinking spree. Crime, weirdness and black humour mix in this tale of foreigners in a legendary American setting.	Femme Fatale Yes, No, Maybe: No Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Antonio Banderas, Peter Coyote, Eriq Ebouaney, Edouard Montoute Ever since Body Double I've really liked Polanski movies. It's too bad about this one. This movie almost comes together but never really does. It's overly drawn out and while the acting is good the characters never really get to stretch into their roles. While it's got the signature Polanski twist, this film seems more like a film that wants to be a Polanski movie and just can't quite figure out the secret. I know I'm more forgiving with lesser movies, but this one fails to meet the standard of a RP film. Get Ninth Gate instead.

Matrix Reloaded Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, Matt Mccolm, Jada Pinkett Smith The second of the Matrix trilogy filled with action, great action!, and some very cool moments. Although the plot was thin (Fishburne's speech for yawn example), I would see it again for Keanu and the suit man, the Oracle, the restaurant scene, and CAM taking the keymaker for a bike ride. Did we mention that Ducati is the official motorcycle of GoTofino.com ? This movie is still the thinking person's action flick of the time.	Dolores Claiborne Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Juldy Parfitt, Christopher Plummer, David Strathairn Even though Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Christopher Plummer are more than enough to draw me to a movie I held off seeing Dolores Claiborne - why - because it was written by Stephen King and well, you know. Stupid me. This is a movie that defines the word chick flick - strong, self-reliant women who live through hell and come out swinging. This movie has some powerful one liners in it that I now live my life by. Enough said.	Red Dragon Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Anthony Hopkins, Edward Norton, Ralph Fiennes, Emily Watson, Harvey Keitel, Philip Seymour Hoffman Creepy indeed with solid performances from the actors. Hopkins and Fiennes are totally believable as psychotic killers and Norton (sigh) is good as the in sync detective. Philip Seymour Hoffman retains his favourite actor status playing a weaselling journalist. While the movie was well done it was so slick that I remembered it was just a movie and no nightmares followed.

Standing in the Shadows of Motown Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Jack 'BlackJack' Ashford, Bob Babbitt, Johnny Griffith, Joe Hunter, Uriel Jones, Joe Messina, Eddie 'Chank' Willis, and the spirits of Benny 'Papa Zita' Benjamin, James 'Igor' Jamerson, Eddie 'Bongo' Brown, Earl 'Chunk of Funk' Van Dyke, Robert White, Richard 'Pistol' Allan Documentary and performance film of the Funk Brothers' saga in the soulful days of Motown. See this movie!	The Shipping News Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Kevin Spacey, Julianne Moore, Judi Dench, Scott Glenn, Gordon Pinsent, Cate Blanchett If you think Quoyle had it tough growing up, you only know the half of it. This movies traces Quoyle's pathetic life to his ancestral home of Newfoundland. The people of The Rock seem to know more about him than he does himself. But that's Newfoundland for you, my son. With his daughter, Quoyle finds out what so many of us wonder - Why do Newfoundlanders keep coming home?	Far From Heaven Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, Patricia Clarkson If you ever wanted to experience the 50's this movie's the real thing - the lunching ladies, the executive husbands, the style and rigid dos and don'ts. Technically the film is a visual feast, a triumph of acting and a study of 50's film making. The life of these upscale whites seem shallow but the emotions and fitting inside the box remind us that living in the 50's was no picnic. Pass the daiquiris and relax for a slow trip into the weird and normal past.

America's Sweethearts Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Julia Roberts, Billy Crystal, John Cusack, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Hank Azaria, Stanley Tucci, Christopher Walken, Seth Green If you are really bored or need a nothing movie to work-out to you could watch this movie. Zeta-Jones is perfect as a spoiled me-me-me actress, Crystal and Green are good as the publicists keeping the story going, and Tucci and Walken are fun. The stars seem to be having a good time and it's kind of fun to watch. Just don't expect much humour or an interesting story and you'll be fine.	Human Nature Yes, No, Maybe: No Patricia Arquette, Tim Robbins, Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto, Robert Forster, Rosie Perez Loved Being John Malkovich, but couldn't get through this. Either it was so off the wall I couldn't see it or it really is as dull as I think. If you're into trying an independent - try this. After all if we support indie film imagine the brilliant movies that will get made that otherwise wouldn't have a chance. Remember when we supported indie music - Nirvana anyone? If you don't like this movie, think of it as an investment. Note: Kaufman screenwriter for Being JM, Human Nature and Adaptation.	The Others Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Elaine Cassidy, Fionnula Flanagan Nicole Kidman is perfectly cast as a nervous, demanding, God-fearing mother who tries to cope alone with two precocious children, an absent husband, and three strange servants in a large country house filled with secrets and intruders. The story keeps you guessing and not until the well conceived ending does the truth come out. Watch it at night with the lights out.

Bourne Identity Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Julia Stiles Salvaged by fishers from the ocean, a man wakes to find two bullet holes in his back, a numbered Swiss bank account gadget in his hip and no memory. Not only that but important people are trying to kill him. Based on Robert Ludlum's novel, this movie never stopped. Damon continues to find films that showcase his boy next door, with a wild twist, charm and talent.	Run Lola Run Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtrau, Herbert Knaup, Joachim Krol Lola's lover has completely botched a handover of lots of money to people you definitely don't want to mess with. Lola has 20 minutes to find $100,000 and meet her boyfriend. How can she do it? Run Lola Run. German Franka Potente does a brilliant job as Lola and if you haven't run a marathon you'll know what it's like at the end of the movie. She also stars in The Bourne Identity with Matt Damon.	Bollywood/Hollywood Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Rahul Khanna, Lisa Ray, Dina Pathak, Moushimi Chatterjee, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Akshaye Khanna People used to the culture of Bollywood find themselves surrounded by the culture of Hollywood. What follows is a fun adventure for Rahul and the many women in his life. A lively and light story blending two crazy cultures.

Monsoon Wedding Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Vasundhara Das, Shefali Shetty, Parvin Dabas, Vijay Raaz, Naseeruddin Shah This Bollywood film gives us a Delhi family celebrating with Indian rites and coming to terms with universal secrets and fears in this story of a daughter's wedding. Add a marigold-eating wedding planner and a shy family maid to the mix you have romance, drama, comedy and fun. The most beautiful people in the world bring us a very sweet movie.	Atanarjuat Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Peter Henry Arnatsiaq, Madeline Ivalu, Sylvia Ivalu, Paul Qulitalik Simply beautiful. The legend of Atanarjuat is about good and evil. The cinematography of the Canadian North is stunning. The people amazing. A trip to a land and a people most of us know nothing about. A true experience.	Minority Report Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Peter Stormare, Samantha Morton, Meryl Streep For a noir look at our possible future comes this Spielberg-Cruise thriller. While I didn't find the plot did anything to stimulate the mind, the futuristic scenes were thought provoking. This film blends belief in the system, a belief in choice and the belief in one's self with both violence and, oddly enough, humour. Cruise's acting is perfection as usual, but Samantha Morton as one of the pre-cogs sets the psychological tension.
Time Out Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Aurélien Recoing, Karin Viard, Serge Livrozet, Jean-Pierre Mangeot, Monique Mangeot Subtle and strange, this is a story of an everyman who loses his job and cannot bring himself to tell his family. He creates a world of a prestigious job and it unravels at the same time he falls deeper and deeper into his surreal deception. Winner of the Don Quixote Award at the Venice Film Festival this is truly a work of cinematic art.	Frailty Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Matthew O'Leary, Jeremy Sumpter, Bill Paxton, Matthew McConaughey, Powers Boothe Thriller with a good story. While I would have liked more tension throughout the film (Paxton doesn't quite have the Hitchcock touch yet), it was a twisted plot that took me by surprise. Bill Paxton and McConaughey get top billing but the acting of 13 year old Matthew O'Leary as the young Fenton carried the story. Lots of questions arise out of this film and both young actors deserve credit as the key to this movie.	Bread and Tulips Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Licia Maglietta, Bruno Ganz, Marina Massironi, Giuseppe Battiston, Felice Andreasi, Antonio Catania An enjoyable film that blends light comedy with romance to tell a tale of a housewife finding a new life. The acting, shooting and the romantic city of Venice make this movie worth watching. The story may be flat for many of us used to thrillers or witty vocal comedy, but watch it as entertainment and it's underlying message and you may enjoy it But if you want real spunk pick up a copy of Shirley Valentine.

Sidewalks of NY Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Edward Burns, Rosario Dawson, Dennis Farina, Heather Graham, Stanley Tucci, Michael Leydon Campbell, David Krumholtz Needing a Woody Allen fix? You've come to the right place. Edward Burns makes a film about New York and people that picks up where Woody left off. Dry, insightful and oddly uplifting - this film is inspiring not only for it's story but for it's writer and director Burns. See this movie.	Shanghai Noon Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Lucy Liu, Brandon Merrill, Roger Yuan Jackie gives us a new look at Westerns that makes much more sense than the rootin' tootin' gun slinger versions. Teamed up with Owen Wilson this buddy movie is not afraid to go where no other buddy movie goes - Native woman coming to the rescue, men falling into a bathtub together and the slave Chinese labour used to build the railroad to name a few. Topped off, of course, by great marital arts, this film is another Jackie classic.	Banff Film Festival 2002 Yes, No, Maybe: No Caught the Banff Film Festival offerings on the Sunshine Coast. While it had one uplifting story about a man who lost his legs and a fine first effort by a local 15 year old Coaster, the overall effect was one of disappointment. The trip through Borneo seemed macho and disrespectful to the aboriginals, the white water kayaking - seen it, the Tibet one posed and was more like a commercial than anything else. Compared to last year's extravaganza this year is a bust.

Insomnia Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Al Pacino, Hilary Swank, Robin Williams, Martin Donovan A good story with two interesting main characters. The insomnia of Pacino adds to this story of a murder of a young woman in Alaska (although keep your eyes open because it was shot in BC). Al Pacino plays well as a strung out cop heading up the case and running from his own demons. Robin Williams was downright creepy as a mystery writer based in the small Alaskan town. The problem was with Hilary Swank playing the intrepid rookie cop - she looked far too Hollywood to be believable and that one bad casting decision ruined the experience for me. Too bad - it had all the makings of a pretty good movie.	Twin Town Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Dougray Scott, Dorien Thomas, Rhys Ifans, Llyr Evans, Sue Roderick To quote the Austin Chronicle - "drug-fueled, nihilistic, free-for-all ride through the streets and alleys of modern-day Swansea, South Wales". If you watch this movie with the attitude that the above can be fun - you're ready. It's a fast and furious ride with two brothers who don't really care for that much - except keeping a wish of their Dad's. I liked this movie and if the drugs and weirdness don't get to you, you might like it too. Others are split with lots of critics giving it a miss and lots of friends thinking it is a fun ride.	Changing Lanes Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Ben Affleck, Samuel L. Jackson, Toni Collette, Amanda Peet, William Hurt, Sydney Pollack What a great movie! Ben Affleck and Samuel L Jackson play two men finding out exactly what they are made of. And just like life they are both good - and bad, right - and wrong. I never knew which way this movie was about to turn because it never turned towards the predictable. Two men, different backgrounds, anger, questions and their version of doing the right thing. The casting is well done with actors fitting their roles perfectly. A must-see movie.

Death to Smoochy Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Danny DeVito, Catherine Keener Danny DeVito brings a great sense of humour to this movie. Grab your popcorn and soy butter and prepare for some black comedy. Williams, Norton and Keener are a riot! (Not for children.)	Bones of the Forest Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Native and non-native elders, environmentalists and retired loggers and corporates. Heather Frise and Velcrow Ripper's 1996 Genie Award-winning documentary about peoples' relationship with the land. Recording without commentary gives this film an honesty that is refreshing. Bones of the Forest offers an illuminating look at what has gone on, and is going on, in BC forests.	The Score Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Marlon Brando, Angela Bassett, Mose Allison Robert De Niro and Ed Norton together make for a very good movie. And Marlon Brando even at 300 odd pounds still has it. Keep your eye on the prize.

Erin Brockovich Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Scarlett Pomers, Aaron Eckhart, Saw this the other night on TV. It's still as inspiring as the first time. A Silkwood for these times with a happier ending — although many people got very sick due to corporation greed and lies. Good one to remind us that this goes on every day and usually the corporations get away with killing people for no reason and very little questions are raised or compensation paid. It's up to all of us to be vigilant in our watch and speak with our purchasing dollars.	Beijing Bicycle Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Cui Lin, Li Bin, Zhou Xun, and Gao Yuanyuan This story of a bicycle and two young men in China has won praise from many critics. I found the film repetitive and never really felt involved. Nominated for 5 of Taiwan's Golden Horse Award's and Winner of the Grand Jury Prize (Silver Bear) and New Talent Award (Cui Lin and Li Bin) at the Berlin International Film Festival. Obviously others saw a lot more than I did. Beautifully shot in the streets of Beijing.	Truth About Cats & Dogs Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Janeane Garofalo, Uma Thurman, Ben Chaplin It's light, it's romantic, it's got footage that I fast-forwarded through but it's also got three solid performances. Think Cyrano de Bergerac and you've got the idea, change the main characters to females and you're there. I admit to liking all three characters even though I cringed through some of the situations. And seeing sultry Uma Thurman in a light role where she smiles a lot and acts the empty-headed model-but-true-friend to perfection is a treat.

Georgia Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mare Winningham Two sisters who couldn't be more different. One a successful singer, husband, children, living in the family home. The other a struggling singer dealing with addictions and all that comes with it. While this is not a happy movie I liked it - the acting was very good and while you could see people on all sides to trying to make things right it just didn't work. Just like real life. Kudos to the two actresses who make this movie work.	The Anniversary Party Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alan Cumming, Jane Adams, Jennifer Beals, Phoebe Cates, Kevin Kline, Gwyneth Paltrow Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alan Cumming turn in a very interesting film about a couple celebrating their anniversary. Reminded me of those parties where close friends get together - good things happen, bad things happen but a coming together in some way at the end reminds us that we are friends through it all.	State and Main Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Alec Baldwin, Charles Durning, Patti LuPone, William H. Macy, Sarah Jessica Parker, Philip Seymour Hoffman Very light story about a movie taking over a small town. Good movie to watch if you're doing something else - it's light, fun and if you take it as seriously as the actors seem to (which is not very) you'll enjoy it. I do like Hoffman. Alec Baldwin says it all at the end.

Don't Say a Word Yes, No, Maybe: No Michael Douglas, Lorli Villanueva, Famke Janssen, Sean Bean I like Michael Douglas, I like his movies, but how he got roped into this bomb I'll never know. Skip it and get one of his others. I know you'll be tempted but just back away from the video...slowly...and go directly over to The Game.	The Game Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn Now this is a movie! It'll make you look over your shoulder. Douglas takes us on a journey where things are never as they seem. Watch it with someone you trust - of course you never know.	Wonder Boys Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Michael Douglas, Robert Downey Jr., Katie Holmes, David Lean, Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, Matt Ross, Richard Thomas, Rip Torn Michael Douglas pulls off another one. Fun movie with a wicked cast. College life from the other side proving profs are as crazed as the students.

The Royal Tenenbaums Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Danny Glover, Owen Wilson, Bill Murray, Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson, Al Thompson, Alec Baldwin Written by Owen Wilson and Wes Anderson this movie is quirky in a subtle and off-beat way. Be in the mood and it's very funny. If you're not in the mood for off the wall wait for a full moon.	Bottle Rocket Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Ned Dowd, Shea Fowler Written by, yes you guessed it Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson. It came before the Royal Tenenbaums and is just as weird and wonderful. Like the Tenenbaums see this movie at the right time and it'll catch ya. Be ready.	Rear Window Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter, Raymond Burr Still worth the price of admission.

Lantana Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Geoffrey Rush Anthony LaPaglia Barbara Hershey Kerry Armstrong Excellent story, cast and writing. It's a thriller that you believe could happen.	Amelie Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Yolande Moreau Quirky and imaginative storytelling at it's best. French with English subtitles.	Bandits Yes, No, Maybe: No Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett Somehow I managed to get through the first part but had to turn it off midway through. You'd think with a cast like this it would be even a little good.

Memento Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano Yes! A movie like one you've never seen before. Starts at the end and works back to the beginning. You don't know until the last scene what is really going on. Director Christopher Nolan follow up to Following which is also very good. See Memento first.	Mulholland Drive Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Naomi Watts, Brent Briscoe David Lynch gives us another must see movie. You know it all connects but you're just not smart enough to figure out the connections. Will keep you thinking and talking about it for days.	Pulp Fiction Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Bruce Willis, John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Amanda Plummer, Tim Roth, Phil LaMarr, Burr Steers, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel, Maria de Medeiros, Ving Rhames, Eric Stoltz, Rosanna Arquette, Christopher Walken, Paul Calderon Quentin Tarantino's wild story of two hitmen recovering a briefcase and the lives of others within a world the rest of us only see in movies.

Vanilla Sky Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Johnny Galecki, Kurt Russell, Jason Lee This movie had a lot of things going for it but it didn't take off for me. Cruise and Cruz are unbelievable and a lot of the scenes are a bit too much. Liked Cameron Diaz though and it was worth it for me to hear the words Tom Cruise yelled out near the end.	Legally Blonde Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis So light some would call it fluff yet there's something about Reese Witherspoon that cracks me up. And it's a movie you can watch with the whole family. How often does that happen?	The Fellowship of the Ring Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies Never read the book, don't like fantasy films - loved this - the story and the cinematography are wondrous, the cast marvellous.

One Night At McCool's Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Liv Tyler, Matt Dillon, Michael Douglas, John Goodman, Paul Reiser, Richard Jenkins, Reba McEntire This is a funny film with an all star cast. That's Michael Douglas as a bingo playing cool dude in the the left of the photo. Everyone shines in this movie as does the story and the writing.	Being John Malkovich Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! John Cusack, John Malkovich, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean, W. Earl Brown, Mary Kay Place Good story, well acted, funny and interesting. Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener and John Cusack give great performances. Of course, it couldn't have been done without the muse, John Malkovich.	Serendipity Yes, No, Maybe: No John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, John Corbett, Eugene Levy, Jeremy Piven, Molly Shannon, Bridget Moynihan Why did John Cusak do this film? Wondered about it after one minute, couldn't bear it after 10.

High Fidelity Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! John Cusack, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Joelle Carter, Joan Cusack High Fidelity in both sound and mind are explored here for semi-grown up boys. Worth it just to watch Jack dance. If you've ever felt intimidated walking into a record store watch this and you'll be cured.	The Big Kahuna Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito, Peter Facinelli Three mid-western businessmen become changed men over a night of searching for the big client. Plays like a stage play more than a movie. Death of a Salesman for the new century.	Zoolander Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Milla Jovovich, Jerry Stiller Silly but harmless. Has potential to be fun but never really takes off.

28 Days Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Sandra Bullock, Viggo Mortensen, Dominic WeStreet, Diane Ladd Light and bright movie about a recovery program that Bullock is sent to for 28 days. Although this movie is stopped from going over the top in sweetness -it still sets a too rosy picture about detox. But for all that it I like Bullock and enjoyed the movie for what it is.	American Psycho Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Christian Bale, Samantha Mathis, Willem Dafoe, Reese Witherspoon Either this film had something interesting to say or it was just about expensive clothes, skin care and business cards. Some gory scenes that I fast-forwarded through but overall I liked the movie just because it wasn't the usual schlock out of Hollywood. But it didn't interest me enough to figure out what it was about.	Flawless Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Robert De Niro, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Nashom Benjamin, Rory Cochrane Hard-ass NY cop takes music lessons from drag queen entertainer and learns we're all alike no matter who we sleep with. This story could sink into the usual moral fable but De Niro and Hoffman keep it on track and a fun watch. I like Hoffman, what can I say, he's a very, very good actor.

The Matrix Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Julian Arahanga, Marcus Chong, Paul Goddard Did I say I didn't like sci-fi? Did I say I didn't like Keanu Reeves? Scratch that. This movie has everything - action, thinking, strong women roles, good soundtrack and a story that rocks. As I see it this is a true chick-flick.	Way of the Gun Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, Starring Ryan Phillippe, Benicio Del Toro, Juliette Lewis, James Caan, Taye Diggs Don't take your eyes off the screen for a second cause you'll miss too much. There's a good story here and a lot of violence. The editing is superb and if I had a fairy godmother I'd ask her to give me the talent to make a movie this cool.	Dogma Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Directed/Written by Kevin Smith Starring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Alan Rickman, Jason Mewes, Chris Rock, Salma Hayek How a goofy comedy can get one thinking about the existence of god, the role of religion and one's own life is still a mystery to me. This movie can be watched on a superficial level or can seep into your consciousness for a deeper think.

The Ninth Gate Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner Good thriller with Johnny Depp. Before Depp started playing Johnny Depp in movies.	Chocolat Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Lena Olin Sweet movie if you forget about Johnny Depp.	From Hell Yes, No, Maybe: No Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm Too gory, sadistic and misogynistic for this reviewer but my cousin liked it.

Affliction Yes, No, Maybe: No Nick Nolte, James Coburn, Sissy Spacek, Willem Dafoe Don't let the photo fool you this is small town depressing reality - very depressing reality. If you are a depressed psychology major you could probably watch it, otherwise take a pass.	The Mexican Yes, No, Maybe: No Starring Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts Two good stars in a very badly written movie. This movie has an an okay concept that could have been quite funny had the writing been even half way there.	My Life As A House Yes, No, Maybe: No Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas, Hayden Christensen, Mary Steenburgen Hollywood tearjerker about building a house and making amends. Great cast but the story lacks style and substance.

Traffic Yes, No, Maybe: Yes! Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Salma Hayek, Dennis Quaid, Steven Bauer, James Brolin, Don Cheadle, Erika Christensen, Clifton Colins Jr., Majandra Delfino, Benicio Del Toro, Miguel Ferrer, Albert Finney, Topher Grace, Amy Irving, Tomas Milian Hard hitting and realistic Michael Douglas and Benicio give exceptional performances in their roles. Well written, well acted by all.	The Pledge Yes, No, Maybe: Yes Directed by Sean Penn Starring Jack Nicholson, Robin Wright-Penn, Aaron Eckhart Sean Penn takes Friedrich Drrenmatt's detective novella "The Pledge" and makes a movie that is both subtle and hard hitting. Yes, it does play like a very good student movie but in the world of slick Hollywood productions that can be a relief. An all-star cast adds to the integrity of the film. Cameos by Vaness Redgrave, Benicio Del Torro, Harry Dean Stanton, Mickey Rouke, Sam Shepard. Addendum to this - went hiking the Stein by Lillooet and when we stopped for gas I thought something looked earily familiar - it was the gas station used in the Pledge and it's kept it's move persona. So if you've ever up there, look for it.	The Gift Yes, No, Maybe: No Cate Blanchet, Reeves, Giovanni Ribisi, Katie Holmes Hilary Swank, Greg Kinnear Let me say this right off the bat - I don't especially like Keanu Reeves as an actor. But he was great as a violent red neck. Who would have thought? And that's all I liked about The Gift. Cate Blanchet gives a credible performance as a fragile clairvoyant, but the plot is thin, too thin. I found the some scenes cheap and sensational in a tabloid way and the characters underdeveloped.
Cohen Brothers
Blood Simple Yes, No, Maybe: Yes John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, M. Emmet Walsh, Samm-Art Williams, Deborah Neumann From the beginning of the Cohen Brothers this one sets them off down the road of strange.	Fargo Yes, No, Maybe: Yes William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Frances McDormand, Peter Stormare Liked this movie. Who can't like a movie when Frances McDormand's in it and in this case she's brilliant. Must say the characters of her husband and the kidnapped woman were a bit over the top for me but I guess that's what the Cohen brothers are all about.	The Man Who Wasn't There Yes, No, Maybe: Maybe Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco If you're depressed don't get this movie.