Mr. Haircut still No. 1 in Athens
November 18, 2004 by BLAKE DANIEL
Filed under Variety
Mr. Haircut No. 1 doesn’t claim to be anything more than a traditional barbershop. And for this reason it excels beautifully. Barbershops as we know them are nearly gone, having been replaced by high-class salons and franchise cutteries. There are, however, some that remain. While these have been forced to make modern adaptations, they maintain [...]
Pixar comes to the rescue again with ‘Incredibles’
November 8, 2004 by BLAKE DANIEL
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“The Incredibles” is the latest computer-animated film from Pixar, the groundbreaking company responsible for “Toy Story” and “Finding Nemo.” “THE INCREDIBLES” Grade: A Verdict: Super duper. It is a rollicking, funny and inspirational movie, which possesses that trademark Pixar wit that both kids and adults appreciate. It also contains some of the best action sequences [...]
Sparse musical tells artist’s tale passionately
October 18, 2004 by BLAKE DANIEL
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At one point in “Hands of the Spirit,” a character describes the lead character’s paintings, saying, “There’s a purity and a passion that comes from his believing.” “HANDS OF THE SPIRIT” When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Sunday Where: Lundon House Art Center, 293 Hoyt St. Tickets: Students/children $10, Adults $15, Seniors $12 Information: 613-3628 He [...]
Lucas debut a sign of soulless movies to come
September 13, 2004 by BLAKE DANIEL
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Our hero is a man to be emulated. He’s bald. He’s pale. He pops pills to suppress his tender emotions. His soul is so far gone that he has only a number for a name, like a license plate on a car that would be far outdated in George Lucas’ cerebral “THX 1138.” MOVIE REVIEW [...]
