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Week of March 13, 2006

You can take "The Peacemaker," "Deep Impact," and "The Tuxedo." We'll take "Gladiator," "American Beauty" and anything else that didn't suck.

Emilio's 17

Yeah, like he needed all that overpriced crap anyway...

This lawsuit's going to make 'House Party' look like 'House Party Two!'

I told you... don't call me SENIOR!!

Maybe this is all a bad dream too?

Thanks Sharon, but I think I'll wait until this one comes out on DVD (so I can freeze frame of course)

There is absolutely, positively no nepotism in Hollywood. None.

You're good, baby, I'll give you that... but me? I'm magic.

This band will go down like a lead balloon

Well, Goodbye there Children...

They can't sell the Capitol Records building! What will be left to destroy in the next crappy 'end of the world' movie?

Same old Courtney - still sponging off Kurt

Panic on the streets of Austin

You're a fat, Botox faced, wig-wearing ninny! Oh yeah? Well your band has a dirty H addict as a lead singer!

Black Sabbath, Blondie, Miles Davis, The Sex Pistols, Lynyrd Skynyrd Enter Rock Hall



01 THE BREAK-UP $39.17
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02 X-MEN: THE LAST STAND $34.02
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03 OVER THE HEDGE $20.65
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04 THE DAVINCI CODE $18.61
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05 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III $4.68
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06 POSEIDON $3.49
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07 RV $3.20
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08 SEE NO EVIL $2.04
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09 AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH $1.36
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10 JUST MY LUCK $855K
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September 22, 2004
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at Edgar Wright's SHAUN OF THE DEAD and gets up close with SIDEWAYS director Alexander Payne. Also: The STAR WARS DVDs and R.I.P. Russ Meyer.
September 17, 2004
Jeffrey Wells gives very high praise to Alexander Payne's SIDEWAYS and a guest review of SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW.
September 15, 2004
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at the gloomy future in life and in movies and checks out David Gordon Green's UNDERTOW. Also: Sally Potter's YES and CHARLEY VARRICK on DVD.
September 10, 2004
Jeffrey Wells and the newly expanded Hollywood Elsewhere take a look at Walter Salles' The Motorcycle Diaries and gives a second thought to some of his earlier movie reviews.
September 8, 2004
Jeffrey Wells and the newly expanded Hollywood Elsewhere take a look at Walter Salles' The Motorcycle Diaries and gives a second thought to some of his earlier movie reviews.
September 3, 2004
Jeffrey Wells wants to stop actor Rhys Ifans and praises the newly released Alfred Hitchcock Signature Collection DVD box set.
September 1, 2004
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at END OF THE CENTURY: THE STORY OF THE RAMONES and announces some new features coming soon to his column. Also: William Karel's THE WORLD ACCORDING TO BUSH.
August 27, 2004
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at Christian Johnston's SEPTEMBER TAPES and Luke Ford's book, "The Producers: Profiles in Frustration"
August 25, 2004
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at Richard Eyre's STAGE BEAUTY, John Sayles' SILVER CITY and comments on a piece in the new issue of DETAILS (September), called "Young and Republican in Hollywood."


August 20, 2004
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at Oliver Stone's ALEXANDER and Wes Anderson's THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU. Also: Peter Krause and the most-wanted DVDs.


August 18, 2004
Jeffrey Wells lists his twenty most-wanted movies that should be released as super-deluxe, special-edition DVDs.


August 13, 2004
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at Jeff Balsmeyer's DANNY DECKCHAIR and tracks down the origin of a quote by President Lyndon Johnson.


August 11, 2004
Jeffrey Wells sees both versions of EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING and asks Morgan Creek to release both versions theatrically. Also: Ted Griffin's sequel to THE GRADUATE and Errol Morris' "Real People" ads for MoveOn PAC.


August 6, 2004
Jeffrey Wells gets creeped out by Chris Kentis' OPEN WATER and piles on more praise for Michael Mann and COLLATERAL. Also: Well said David Denby and the celebration of THE BOURNE SUPREMACY editors Christopher Rouse and Richard Pearson.


August 4, 2004
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at Walter Salles' THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES and proclaims it the best award-worthy film of the year. Also: More "Best We've Seen" movies of the year and the oddly coincidental release of "The Munsters: The Complete First Season." DVD.


July 30, 2004
Jeffrey Wells takes a indepth look at the Bobby Darin biopic BEYOND THE SEA and is hearing not so good things about M. Night Shyamalan's THE VILLAGE. Also: sitting down with THE BROWN BUNNY writer/director VINCENT GALLO.


July 28, 2004
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at the career of Thomas Jane and his accurate portrayals of real-life figures. Also: A rewind look at Bronwen Hughes' STANDER, Bill Clinton kills, Greg and Evan Spiridellis' THIS LAND and does a PDA = a little black book?


July 23, 2004
Jeffrey Wells says that CATWOMAN is the worst kind of bad movie and regauges his filmgoer palate with another look at Michael Mann's COLLATERAL. Also: More on the pan and scan version of CASTLE KEEP DVD and the battle with Columbia Tristar.


July 21, 2004
Jeffrey Wells loves Michael Mann's COLLATERAL, reveals the URL for his next destination and tells all NY and LA residents to check out MARIA FULL OF GRACE. Also: composer David Amram and giving scoop credit to Drew McWeeny.


July 16, 2004
Jeffrey Wells yawns through the formulaic I, ROBOT and tries to find out why Columbia Tristar is releasing the CASTLE KEEP DVD in a pan and scan version only.


July 14, 2004
Jeffrey Wells really digs THE BOURNE SUPREMACY and asks filmmakers to knock it off with all the quick cutting. Also: An announcement about the future, Michael Mann's HEAT as an inspiration for real-life crime and Madonna a murderer?


July 9, 2004
Jeffrey Wells does an about-face with Jonathan Demme's THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE and takes a look at Will Ferrell in ANCHORMAN. Also: Jett Wells chimes in, Chris Gore's TV game show and feedback on the visuals from COLLATERAL.


July 7, 2004
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at the atmospheric KING ARTHUR and analyzes Michael Mann's efforts to shoot COLLATERAL on digital video. Also: Warner Home Video's The Film Noir Collection: Vol. 1 and the U.S. version of the running of the bulls.


July 2, 2004
Jeffrey Wells laments the death of actor Marlon Brando and gets a boatload of replies from his zing of SPIDER-MAN 2. Also: a word from the horse's mouth about reshoots on THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE, Peter Jackson's KING KONG and the release of both an R and an NC-17 version of Bernardo Bertolucci's THE DREAMERS.


June 30, 2004
Jeffrey Wells looks past the SPIDER-MAN 2 hype and makes a list of his problems with the film. Also: Possible problems with THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE and the reason behind the success of FAHRENHEIT 9/11.


June 25, 2004
Jeffrey Wells gives us his thoughts on Michael Moore's FAHRENHEIT 9/11 and gauges the buzz that has surrounded it.


June 23, 2004
Jeffrey Wells sits through Keenan Ivory Wayans' WHITE CHICKS and redeems himself by catching Peter Greenville's BECKET at the Academy theatre.


June 18, 2004
Jeffrey Wells bids a fond farewell to visonary producer Dan Cracchiolo, champion and co-producer of THE MATRIX. Also: a look at, and a suggestion for Tod Williams' THE DOOR IN THE FLOOR.


June 16, 2004
Jeffrey Wells is back from Paris and gives us a short review of THE TERMINAL and comments on the many upcoming political documentaries. Also: Harry Thomason and Nickolas Perry's THE HUNTING OF THE PRESIDENT, Vin Diesel, a big flaw in THE STEPFORD WIVES and Jeff's last images from Paris.


June 11, 2004
Live from Paris: Jeffrey Wells writes a column so good that it crashes his hard drive. Will his laptop recover? Can anything be saved? Stay tuned!


June 9, 2004
Live from Paris: Jeffrey Wells wants J. Lo to take a hike, gets shut out of a Paris screening of THE STEPFORD WIVES and take a look at NAPOLEON DYNAMITE. Also: The HARRY POTTER formula and solid WWII flicks.


June 4, 2004
Live from Paris: Jeffrey Wells is in Paris this week and checks out Alfonso Cuaron's HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN and comments on the coincidental release of WWII movies on DVD as the 60th anniversary of D-Day approaches. Also: No SOPRANOS in Paris and the new two-disc anniversary edition of FIELD OF DREAMS.


June 2, 2004
Live from Paris: Jeffrey Wells is in Paris this week and checks out John Dullaghan's BUKOWSKI: BORN INTO THIS, grooves to Charles Bukowski CDs as he travels from Padova, Italy, to Slovenia and Croatia and back again and leaves us with his take on THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW. Also: Mike Nichols' CLOSER and F.X. Feeney.


May 23, 2004
Live from Venice: Jeffrey Wells is off this week and leaves us with these jealousy-inducing photos of Venice.


May 21, 2004
Live from Cannes: Jeffrey Wells checks out Stephen Hopkins' THE LIFE AND DEATH OF PETER SELLERS and compares Cannes jurors Quentin Traantino and Tilda Swinton. Also: Wong Kar-Wai's 2046, waiting forever for a rental car and Irwin Winkler's DE-LOVELY.


May 19, 2004
Live from Cannes: Jeffrey Wells becomes a fan of Jonathan Caouette's video-art doc TARNATION and tries to get to the bottom of Wong Kar Wai's 2046 delay. Also: Michael Winterbottom's NINE SONGS, Mennan Yapo's SOUNDLESS and a round-table discussion with Michael Moore.


May 17, 2004
Live from Cannes: Jeffrey Wells takes a in-depth look at Michael Moore's FAHRENHEIT 911. Also: Xan Cassevetes' Z CHANNEL: A MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION, SHREK 2 and Niels Muller's THE ASSASSINATION OF RICHARD NIXON.


May 14, 2004
Live from Cannes: Jeffrey Wells is at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival and gives us his thoughts on Wolfgang Petersen's TROY and Pedro Almodovar's BAD EDUCATION. Also: Jeff nearly sets Cannes on fire and the high price of French sandwiches


May 12, 2004
Live from Cannes: Jeffrey Wells is on his way to the 2004 Cannes Film Festival and lets us in on his must-see list. Also: Jim Jarmusch and his no photos policy, Marc Forster's STAY and Dustin and Barbara act up on the set of MEET THE FOCKERS.


May 7, 2004
Jeffrey Wells takes a deeper look at the controvesy behind the distribution of FAHRENHEIT 911. Also: Jeff offers up an entertaining suggestion to STAR WARS creator George Lucas and takes a look at the potential American remake of MOSTLY MARTHA.


May 5, 2004
Jeffrey Wells falls in love with Steve McQueen's minimalist acting style all over again and looks at Stephen Sommers' filmmaking philosophy. Also: FAHRENHEIT 911 and Peter Biskind's upcoming book about Warren Beatty.


April 30, 2004
Jeffrey Wells reacts to EW and NEWSWEEK'S summer-preview articles and gets down to the good and not so good films of the summer. Also: Projectile perspective shots, the puntuation change in the title of Michael Moore's FARENHEIT 911, donkey murder and the absence of MC5: A TRUE TESTIMONIAL.


April 25, 2004
Jeffrey Wells reports back from the San Francisco Film Festival and checks out Mark Achbar, Jennifer Abbott and Joel Bakan's documentary THE CORPORATION. Also: Morgan Spurlock's SUPER-SIZE ME and Milos Forman and his proposed Timothy Leary biopic with Leonardo Di Caprio.


April 23, 2004
Jeffrey Wells checks in from the so far uneventful San Francisco Film Festival and checks out Neal and Nancy Miller's RAISING FLAGG from the Newport Beach Film Festival. Also: A look back at Benicio del Toro's actor-profile in the March '03 issue of Esquire and MAN ON FIRE reactions.


April 21, 2004
Jeffrey Wells gives huge praises to MAN ON FIRE and praises director Tony Scott's range and vision. Also: Actors and actresses who will be forgotten by 2025 and KILL BILL VOL. 2 reactions.


April 16, 2004
Jeffrey Wells checks out Quentin Tarantino's KILL BILL VOL. 2 and watches the just-out DVD of LOVER COME BACK. Also: A new name for Thomas Jane, Philippe Caland's HOLLYWOOD BUDDHA and Jeff's previously killed story on Laura Harring.


April 14, 2004
Jeffrey Wells gives a thumbs-up to Jonathan Hensleigh's enjoyably anachronistic The Punisher, imagines a scenario in which Lars von Trier and Peter Jackson switch jobs, passes along a New Yorker update on the Farrelly brothers' Three Stooges project, and identifies priapism as the new big comic device.


April 9, 2004
Jeffrey Wells retracts prior bad comments about THE ALAMO and praises the performance of Billy Bob Thornton. Also: Arianna Huffington and her latest book, irritable bowel syndrome and Quentin Tarantino's attempt to remake CASINO ROYALE.


April 7, 2004
Jeffrey Wells is back from Vail and tells us how much he loved MY DATE WITH DREW. Also: Snapshots from Vail Village and the Vail Film Festival, RIPLEY'S GAME and KING KONG reactions.


April 2, 2004
Jeffrey Wells praises writer/director/producer Guillermo del Toro and gives us his thoughts on HELLBOY. Also: Live from the Vail Film Festival, Jim Toback's WHEN WILL I BE LOVED? and Nick Jarecki's documentary about Toback, THE OUTSIDER.


March 31, 2004
Jeffrey Wells has many doubts about the casting for Peter Jackson's KING KONG and points out that Bruce Willis looks like a chemo patient in THE WHOLE TEN YARDS publicity shots. Also: More Travolta and less Thomas Jane on THE PUNISHER billboards.


March 26, 2004
Jeffrey Wells bombs The Ladykillers, runs screaming from Connie and Carla, bemoans the attractiveness of George Bush in Journeys with George, hails the big-screen return of Play It As It Lays, and salutes Frank DiGiacomo's assessment of Tom Cruise's career struggle.


March 24, 2004
Jeffrey Wells revisits Lars von Trier's Dogville on the eve of its U.S. debut, looks at von Trier's racially incendiary Manderlay, appreciates John Irvin's Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, busts Noah's Bagels, and concludes his egg-tossing saga.


March 19, 2004
Jeffrey Wells heaps loads of praise on CLOSER, both the film and the play it's based on. Also: The prolific Jude Law and Ewan McGregor's wang.


March 15, 2004
Jeffrey Wells checks out Angelina Jolie and Ethan Hawke in TAKING LIVES. Also: An homage to SE7EN's brilliant opening credit sequence and a time discrepancy in HIGH NOON.


March 12, 2004
Jeffrey Wells checks out ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND and the USA made-for-tv movie CALL ME: THE RISE AND FALL OF HEIDI FLEISS. Also: Readers send in their favorite "God Moments."


March 10, 2004
Jeffrey Wells check out David Mamet's SPARTAN and isn't so sure about the CGI used in the battle scenes in Wolfgang Petersen's TROY. Also: God speaks.


March 5, 2004
Jeffrey Wells hits the small screen this week and gives us a preview of THE SOPRANOS - Season 5. Also: Charles de Lauzirika's "Tricks of the Trade" documentary on the MATCHSTICK MEN DVD.


March 3, 2004
Jeffrey Wells digs Todd Phillips' STARSKY & HUTCH. Also: The Oscar and IFP Spirit Awards recaps.


March 1, 2004
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at this year's lackluster Oscars and gives praise to everyone who won an IFP Spirit Award the night before.


February 27, 2004
Jeffrey Wells isn't hoping for any surprises at this year's Oscars and takes a look at Bill Murray's other film gem, MAD DOG & GLORY.


February 25, 2004
Jeffrey Wells checks out the very bloody and violent THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST and applauds some creative COLD MOUNTAIN advertising. Also: Andrew Breitbart and Mark Ebner's HOLLYWOOD, INTERRUPTED.


February 20, 2004
Jeffrey Wells takes a EUROTRIP and has a few problems with the locations used in the movie. Also: Jeff gets a 2 x 4, the Hutton Gibson interview and what happened to Mel's original plan to release PASSION without subtitles.


February 18, 2004
Jeffrey Wells digs Thomas Jane's performance in STANDER and is already yawning through next week's Academy Awards. Also: Russell Crowe as Moe and an apology to 50 FIRST DATES screenwriter George Wing.


February 13, 2004
Jeffrey Wells declares Adam Sandler back in the dumbass realm with 50 FIRST DATES and compares and contrasts Nia Vardalos' CONNIE AND CARLA and Billy Wilder's SOME LIKE IT HOT. Also: Michelangelo Antonioni's BLOWUP.


February 11, 2004
Jeffrey Wells is hoping that THE FOG OF WAR nets Errol Morris an Oscar and examines a rumor about Terrence Malick's next film. Also: Round Two at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and Sharon Waxman's story about William Friedkin and Sherry Lansing.


February 6, 2004
Jeffrey Wells gauges IN AMERICA's Best Original Screenplay chances and talks to writer/director Jim Sheridan. Also: Jeff checks out the too obviously titled MIRACLE and letters about absinthe.


February 4, 2004
Jeffrey Wells proclaims Kevin McDonald's TOUCHING THE VOID the best film of 2004 so far. Also: Jeff checks out the 2004 Santa Barbara Film Festival, attends three cool panel discussions and gets within 7 feet of Peter Jackson.


January 29, 2004
Jeffrey Wells checks out the mess that is THE BIG BOUNCE and begins his list of 60 FILMS THAT COUNT for 2004. Also: More Charlize Theron and Jeff Wells, Hollywood Nazi.


January 27, 2004
Oscar Schmoscar Jeffrey Wells comments on the Academy Awards Nominations. Also: Gwen Stefani as Jean Harlow, DreamWorks' SHARK TALE and Richard Avedon's photo of Charlize Theron and Patty Jenkins.


January 23, 2004
Live from the 2004 Sundance Film Festival! Jeffrey Wells says goodbye to another Sundance Film Festival. But before he leaves he gives us the scoop on Jessica Sharzer's SPEAK and Christian Johnson's SEPTEMBER TAPES. Also: A stop at Slamdance where Jeff checks out Robert Kane Pappas' ORWELL ROLLS IN HIS GRAVE and Dan Mirvish's OPEN HOUSE.


January 21, 2004
Live from the 2004 Sundance Film Festival! Jeffrey Wells checks out Bernardo Bertolucci's THE DREAMERS, Walter Salles' THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES, and Joshua Marton's MARIA FULL OF GRACE. Also: Diet Coke with Lime and notes from Sundance.


January 19, 2004
Live from the 2004 Sundance Film Festival! Jeffrey Wells checks out Jared Hess's NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, Ondi Timoner's DIG!, Chris Kentis's OPEN WATER and Robert Stone's NEVERLAND: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SYMBIONESE LIBERATION ARMY. Also: OPEN WATER costar Blanchard Ryan and Sundance Jottings.


January 16, 2004
Jeffrey Wells reports live from the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and gives us a look at Stacy Peralta's RIDING GIANTS, Kevin Willmott's CSA: THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA and Barak Goodman's THE FIGHT. Also: Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky's METALLICA: SOME KIND OF MONSTER and a look at Jeff's Sundance digs.


January 14, 2004
Jeffrey Wells praises Patty Jenkins' MONSTER and takes a stab at some Sundance hopefuls. Also: Snippets from Peter Biskind's DOWN AND DIRTY PICTURES: MIRAMAX, SUNDANCE AND THE RISE OF INDEPENDENT FILM.


January 9, 2004
Jeffrey Wells gives us the second half of his Hollywood insider 100 Best and Brightest List. Also: Why United Artists president Bingham Ray went down and a Best Picture nomination push for AMERICAN SPLENDOR.


January 7, 2004
Jeffrey Wells gives us half of his Hollywood insider 100 Best and Brightest List and introduces us to a new film viewing term. Also: Gary Ross' DGA nomination and a parody of THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST trailer.


January 2, 2004
Jeffrey Wells tells us everything he gathered from seeing and writing about movies last year. Also: CGI overkill, THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT trailer and defending John Woo.


December 31, 2003
Jeffrey Wells takes us through the offerings at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and gives us the word on potential standouts. Also: Rafi Pitts' ABEL FERRARA: NOT GUILTY and John Woo.


December 24, 2003
Jeffrey Wells takes us through the best Christmas movie ever, Brian Desmond Hurt's 1951 version of Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Also: The long-awaited Worst 10 list of 2003!


December 19, 2003
Jeffrey Wells analyzes the Golden Globe nominations and takes a look at CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN. Also: Reactions to Jeff's Top 10 of 2003 and even more LORD OF THE RINGS reactions.


December 17, 2003
Jeffrey Wells gives us his top 10 films of 2003 and goes in-depth with ANGELS IN AMERICA. Also: The flu epidemic and more "red state, blue state" analysis.


December 12, 2003
Jeffrey Wells rates STUCK ON YOU on the Farrelly brothers funniness scale and checks out the new Criterion DVD of Federico Fellini's LA STRADA. Also: COLD MOUNTAIN reactions and more from fans of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.


December 10, 2003
Jeffrey Wells goes indepth with Anthony Minghella's COLD MOUNTAIN and looks at the performances of Jude Law and Nicole Kidman. Also: The new SWING SHIFT DVD.


December 5, 2003
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at Vikram Jayanti's documentary THE GOLDEN GLOBES: HOLLYWOOD'S DIRTY LITTLE SECRET and checks out the National Board of Review awards and it's attendees. Also: An American Werewolf in Japan and more RINGS reactions.


December 3, 2003
Jeffrey Wells gives us the scoop on Tom Cruise's THE LAST SAMURAI and tells us of it's Oscar worthiness. Also: An interesting theory on Cruise's SAMURAI character and RETURN OF THE KING reactions.


November 26, 2003
Jeffrey Wells proclaims THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING a near-lock to win Best Picture and provides us with a few tracks from Philip Glass' score to THE FOG OF WAR. Also: The missing overture to THE MISSING and more MASTER AND COMMANDER reactions.


November 21, 2003
Jeffrey Wells loves Gustavo Santaolla's musical score for 21 GRAMS and points out the best JFK documentaries as we remember the 40th anniversary of his assassination. Also: The two movies Lee Harvey Oswald watched just before he was arrested and BAD SANTA reactions.


November 19, 2003
Jeffrey Wells gets a bit sympathetic with Patty Jenkins' MONSTER and proclaims Terry Zwigoff's BAD SANTA a riot. Also: A lack of Bolognese sauce in the U.S. and MASTER AND COMMANDER reactions.


November 14, 2003
Jeffrey Wells gets a quick look at Miramax's COLD MOUNTAIN and tells everyone to go out and see MASTER AND COMMANDER. Also: Robert Greenwald's UNCOVERED: THE WHOLE TRUTH ABOUT THE IRAQ WAR and Paul Newman's HUD.


November 12, 2003
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at the big, giant heart within Tim Burton's BIG FISH and disagrees with MEN'S JOURNAL's list of 'The Top 50 Best Guy Movies of All Time.' Also: The meltdown of THE MATRIX and what ever happened to Michael Keaton?


November 7, 2003
Jeffrey Wells checks out the super-sweet, candy-coated "romantic comedy" LOVE ACTUALLY and thinks THE MISSING may be the best film that Ron Howard has ever done. Also: WHAT ALICE FOUND and the inevitable MATRIX REVOLUTIONS reactions.


November 5, 2003
Jeffrey Wells makes a not-so-subtle attempt at getting PLAY IT AS IT LAYS out on DVD and gladly puts the MATRIX trilogy to bed. Also: Movie columnist Patricia Vidal falls in love.


October 31, 2003
Jeffrey Wells urges everyone to see Robert Bresson's AU HASARD BALTHAZAR and goes in-depth with THE HUMAN STAIN. Also: loudmouth jerks at the Pacific Design Center and an "after" photo of Larry Wachowski.


October 29, 2003
Jeffrey Wells digs MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD and re-analyzes MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY. Also: Wes Anderson's THE LIFE AQUATIC and the poster for Wolfgang Petersen's TROY.


October 24, 2003
Jeffrey Wells thinks that Sean Penn has a great chance at an Oscar based on his performances in 21 GRAMS AND MYSTIC RIVER. Also: The real life KID NOTORIOUS and a deeper look at Gus Van Sant's ELEPHANT.


October 22, 2003
Jeffrey Wells takes a second look at Billy Ray's SHATTERED GLASS and examines the brave stand of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and their now cancelled annual awards ceremony. Also: Early praise for THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS


October 17, 2003
Jeffrey Wells examines the distribution deal behind the newly renamed THE PASSION OF CHRIST. Also: Lawyers vs. FilmStew.com and the Indiana Jones Trilogy on DVD.


October 15, 2003
Jeffrey Wells examines the life and death of Davy Crockett and analyzes his demise as depicted on film and television. Also: KILL BILL and MYSTIC RIVER reactions.


October 10, 2003
Jeffrey Wells takes a close look at the Clint Eastwood's MYSTIC RIVER and examines the violence in KILL BILL. Also: Andrew Jarecki and the CAPTURING THE FRIEDMAN'S DVD.


October 8, 2003
Jeffrey Wells examines the topics brought up in Michael Moore's upcoming documentary, FARENHEIT 9/11, and gives us the scoop on the remake of THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE. Also: Kim Masters' article about DreamWorks exec Walter Parkes in the November issue of ESQUIRE.


October 3, 2003
Jeffrey Wells is not a fan of the MPAA's newly adopted policy on DVD Oscar screeners and finds out that he's not the only one. Also: Jeff gives us the word on the upcoming Tom Cruise/Michael Mann flick COLLATERAL.


October 1, 2003
Jeffrey Wells goes in-depth with KILL BILL and tells us exactly why he loves it. Also: The impending extinction of Academy DVD screeners and the fictional products that pop up in Tarantino's flicks.


September 26, 2003
Jeffrey Wells is convinced that the Best Picture Oscar is going to a film that hasn't been released yet. Also: The lowdown on COLD MOUNTAIN, a very roundabout KILL BILL review and what ever happened to Helen Hunt?


September 24, 2003
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at early reactions to KILL BILL and sneaks into the re-release of SCARFACE. Also: Bill Murray does karaoke in Venice.


September 19, 2003
Jeffrey Wells checks out THE GOSPEL OF JOHN and compares it's potentially controversial points with those of Mel Gibson's THE PASSION. Also: COLD CREEK MANOR, the gates of KING KONG and more LOST IN TRANSLATION.


September 17, 2003
Jeffrey Wells looks back at Arthur Hiller's 1971 release THE HOSPITAL and laments it's misframed DVD release. Also: A 2003 Toronto Film Festival summary and LOST IN TRANSLATION gets brought down a few notches.


September 12, 2003
Live from the 2003 Toronto Film Festival. Jeffrey Wells sums up the 2003 Toronto Film Festival experience as the screenings come to a close. Also: Scott Caan's DALLAS 362 and talking to 21 GRAMS director Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu.


September 10, 2003
Live from the 2003 Toronto Film Festival. Jeffrey Wells checks out SHATTERED GLASS, SCHOOL OF ROCK, IN THE CUT and LOVE ACTUALLY.


September 8, 2003
Live from the 2003 Toronto Film Festival. Jeffrey Wells gives us his 2003 Toronto Film Festival "love it" and "forget it" list.

September 5, 2003
Live from the 2003 Toronto Film Festival. Jeffrey Wells checks out Sofia Coppola's LOST IN TRANSLATION and takes in a performance from Neil Young's "Greendale" performance. Also: Peter Webber's GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING.

September 3, 2003
Jeffrey Wells checks out Bernardo Bertolucci's THE DREAMERS and the unwanted trims that he's been forced to make. Also: Kevin Costner's OPEN RANGE, a tribute to Charles Bronson and expectations from the upcoming Toronto Film festival.

August 29, 2003
Jeffrey Wells looks at the faces of death (or lack thereof) in movies today and checks out the ANIMAL HOUSE Double Secret Probation edition DVD.

August 27, 2003
Jeffrey Wells checks out the upcoming Dreamworks release HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG. Also: Nancy Meyers' SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE and Keanu nears 40.

August 22, 2003
Jeffrey Wells gives us his 2003 Toronto Film Festival must-see list. Also: The word on the Coen brothers' INTOLERABLE CRUELTY and the true definition of a romp.

August 20, 2003
Jeffrey Wells looks back at the career of an ailing Charles Bronson and examines Meg Ryan's foray into the sexually explicit for the upcoming IN THE CUT. Also: The MATRIX REVOLUTIONS and Arnold vs. Arianna.

August 15, 2003
Jeffrey Wells checks out the lineup at the 2003 Toronto Film Festival and watches the movies under the stars in Locarno. Also: Great movies from the festival and the battles behind EXORCIST IV: THE BEGINNING

August 13, 2003
Jeffrey Wells checks out Jean-Marc Moutout's VIOLENCE DES ECHANGES EN MILIEU TEMPERE and Nigel Cole's CALENDAR GIRLS at the Locarno Film Festival. Also: It's bleedin' hot all over Europe and Roger Ebert.

August 8, 2003
Jeffrey Wells reports live from the Locarno Film Festival in Locarno, Italy. Also: Rafi Pitts' documentary ABEL FERRARA: NOT GUILTY and the trip to Lauterbrunnen that never was.

August 6, 2003
Jeffrey Wells declares himself a gangsta and declares his love for the upcoming SCARFACE ANNIVERSARY EDITION DVD. Also: The Duke vs. Stalin and the KBG and the Wells family in Locarno, Italy.

August 1, 2003
Jeffrey Wells laments the current status of Woody Allen and critiques the horrible one-sheet for his latest, ANYTHING ELSE. Also: GIGLI reviews, Irvin Kershner's LOVING and the highs and lows of 2003 so far.

July 30, 2003
Jeffrey Wells goes in-depth with GIGLI and pays respect to the late Bob Hope. Also: A look at MASKED AND ANONYMOUS and the Spanish music group Jarabe de Palo.

July 25, 2003
Jeffrey Wells explains why 3-D films just don't cut it yet and checks out Stephen Frears' DIRTY PRETTY THINGS. Also: More Lars vs. Nicole.

July 23, 2003
Jeffrey Wells analyzes the breakup between Nicole Kidman and filmmaker Lars von Trier and speculates on her unwillingness to complete the DOGVILLE trilogy. Also: More THE PASSION bashing and great movie endings.

July 18, 2003
Jeffrey Wells looks into the rumor of the 4- to 5-hour cut of KILL BILL and shifts his view about the upcoming Neve Campbell film THE COMPANY. Also: A look at the trailer for THE PASSION.

July 16, 2003
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at actress Neve Campbell and some of her upcoming features and gets Roger Avary's reaction to the sequelization of KILL BILL. Also: Documentaries are cool and the passing of LONDON EVENING STANDARD film critic Alexander Walker.

July 11, 2003
Jeffrey Wells sums up the stateside reaction to THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN and examines Johnny Depp's performance in PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN: CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL. Also: First-run classics in France and Jeff is on the air.

July 9, 2003
Jeffrey Wells gets kicked out of the Czech Republic, but not before attending the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. Also: The 7th International Festival de Films Resistances in Foix, France.

July 4, 2003
Jeffrey Wells endorses Arnie for governor and reports on Spielberg's involvement in the next INDIANA JONES pic. Also: a French hailstorm and the real boss behind LEGALLY BLONDE 2: RED, WHITE & BLONDE

July 2, 2003
Jeffrey Wells examines the plot and potential cast of Cameron Crowe's next film, ELIZABETHTOWN and laments an important edit made in Wayne Kramer's THE COOLER. Also: CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE and Katharine Hepburn.

June 27, 2003
Jeffrey Wells examines the lineup at the Toronto Film Festival and finally sees THE HULK. Also: Jeff tries to score a JUGGERNAUT DVD and has lunch with Tony Kaye.

June 25, 2003
Jeffrey Wells examines the early praise and backlash for CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE and comments on the upcoming Salvador Dali biopic.

June 20, 2003
Jeffrey Wells analyzes early HULK reactions and contemplates writing an L.A.-centric driving movie. Also: THE RIGHT STUFF DVD and hot air in Paris.

June 18, 2003
Jeffrey Wells tells us overly emotional guys to just "Put a Lid On It" and comments on THE HULK and WHALE RIDER. Also: Reactions to last week's piece about EMPIRE magazine's "50 Movie Moments To Make a Grown Man Cry"

June 13, 2003
Jeffrey Wells laments the aging of Harrison Ford and disputes a piece in the latest issue of EMPIRE magazine called "50 Moments To Make a Grown Man Cry."

June 11, 2003
Jeffrey Wells is in Paris this week and checks out Danny Boyle's 28 JOURS PLUS TARD (aka 28 DAYS LATER). Also: Is Tarantino's upcoming KILL BILL paying tribute to Takashi Miike?

June 6, 2003
Jeffrey Wells lauds as much praise as he can on Niki Caro's WHALE RIDER and shows some sympathy for Vincent Gallo. Also: at war with a French washing machine and reactions to Larry Wachowski.

June 4, 2003
Jeffrey Wells comments on the Larry/Laura Wachowski sex change rumors and checks out Spike Lee's THE 25TH HOUR in Italy. Also: Pics from Rome/Tuscany.

May 30, 2003
Jeffrey Wells is off the beat this week as he heads to Rome in search of the best Italian food he can find. Before he goes, he leaves us with a few parting thoughts about the 2003 Cannes Film Festival.

May 23, 2003
Live From Cannes! Jeffrey Wells wraps up his festival trip with Errol Morris and his film THE FOG OF WAR and bumps into Andrew Jarecki, director of the soon-to-be-released CAPTURING THE FRIEDMANS. Also: Oliver Stone parles francais and a fight with a washing machine.

May 21, 2003
Live From Cannes! More on Lars von Treir's DOGVILLE and pictures from Cannes.

May 19, 2003
Live From Cannes! Jeffrey Wells gives us his reaction to Lars von Trier's DOGVILLE. Also: An interview with TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES director Jonathan Mostow and a look at Gus Van Sant's ELEPHANT

May 16, 2003
Jeffrey Wells is in France for the 56th International Film Festival in Cannes and tells us what's hot and what's not.

May 14, 2003
Jeffrey Wells "frees his mind" as THE MATRIX RELOADED is released nationwide. Also: Despite the shoddy poster, THE IN-LAWS is not that bad.

May 9, 2003
Jeffrey Wells gets in-depth with Neil LaBute's THE SHAPE OF THINGS and trashes the poster for THE IN-LAWS. Also: Jeff sees a little known film called THE MATRIX RELOADED and tells us as much as he can about it - which isn't much. (So read away!)

May 7, 2003
Jeffrey Wells heaps praise on director James Mangold and his recent effort IDENTITY. Also: The horrendous CHARLIE'S ANGEL'S: FULL THROTTLE trailer and will Jim Carrey hit big with BRUCE ALMIGHTY?

May 2, 2003
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at the glut of upcoming Asian horror film remakes. Also: Jeff heaps praise on one very well written AIN'T IT COOL NEWS review of THE MATRIX: RELOADED.

April 30, 2003
Jeffrey Wells checks out MC5: A TRUE TESTIMONIAL and doesn't gloat over the death of THE REAL CANCUN.

April 25, 2003
Jeffrey Wells is having a bubbly blast in San Francisco as he takes in a screening of X2 and the BBC-produced documentary called THE LIFE OF PETER SELLERS ...AS HE FILMED IT.

April 23, 2003
Jeffrey Wells expresses his desire to see THE REAL CANCUN and comments on the upcoming T3: RISE OF THE MACHINES.

April 18, 2003
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at the folksy spoof A MIGHTY WIND and comments on HBO's decision not to air Oliver Stone's Castro documentary COMANDANTE.

April 16, 2003
Jeffrey Wells gets infected with MATRIX fever and talks about his stint as a judge at the Sonoma Valley Film Festival. Also: Remembering WALL STREET JOURNAL Hollywood columnist Tom King.

April 11, 2003
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at the Adam Sandler/Jack Nicholson comedy ANGER MANAGEMENT and defends his stance for eliminating film grain on digitally restored DVDs.

April 9, 2003
Jeffrey Wells checks out James Cameron's IMAX offering GHOSTS OF THE ABYSS. Also: Hanging out at Jacqueline Bisset's Benedict Canyon house and Saddam Hussein's last stand.

April 4, 2003
Jeffrey Wells urges Fine Line to release RIPLEY'S GAME, featuring a portrayal of Tom Ripley by John Malkovich. Also: Vin Diesel and his new release A MAN APART and Sam Peckinpah's STRAW DOGS.

April 2, 2003
Jeffrey Wells takes an look at Kim Masters' article about producer Scott Rudin in the new issue of ESQUIRE.

March 28, 2003
Jeffrey Wells takes an in-depth look at Justin Lin's BETTER LUCK TOMORROW and the unfortunate changes it has gone through due to distributor worries and test-screening reactions.

March 24, 2003
Jeffrey Wells celebrates the surprise wins for THE PIANIST and comments on his favorite Oscar moments. Also: a montage from the 2003 Independent Spirit Awards.

March 21, 2003
Jeffrey Wells says the show must go on despite the war and tells Warner Bros. not to bother making another SUPERMAN movie. Also: Responses to the recent press screening shakedown and a quote from President Bush.

March 19, 2003
Jeffrey Wells finally gives props to CHICAGO in his own special way and gives us his Oscars tip sheet for those of us still undecided about our picks. Also: The horrible behavior of big-star hair stylists and a review of the just-released IN A LONELY PLACE DVD.

March 14, 2003
Jeffrey Wells comes in with his last report from Paris and admits that he missed L.A. Also: A strong case for the restoration of the 30-frame Todd-AO version of AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS and a dream about Jennifer Connelly and horses.

March 12, 2003
Jeffrey Wells is still in Paris and he's starting to sound like he may never leave. Also: Matt Dillon's CITY OF GHOSTS, on the phone with Roman Polanski and a few words on the current state of Mel Gibson.

March 7, 2003
Jeffrey Wells continues his wild European adventure - this time reporting to us from Paris. Also: Can THE PIANIST pull a come from behind Oscar win?

March 5, 2003
Jeffrey Wells praises writer/director/actor Edward Burns and urges him to kick it up a notch. Also: Jeff expresses his love for EMPIRE magazine and blames it for missing his Underground stop.

February 28, 2003
Hollywood Elsewhere comes to us from across the pond this week as Jeffrey spends some time and battles computer problems in London. Also: Jenny from the Block and THE PIANIST.

February 26, 2003
Jeffrey Wells sits down with some friends and Academy members and talks about the five Best Picture nominees. Part 3 in a 4 part series. Also: Reactions so far.

February 21, 2003
Jeffrey Wells sits down with some friends and Academy members and talks about the five Best Picture nominees. Part 2 in a 4 part series. Also: ICM agent Robert Newman and why it's good to be in L.A. right now.

February 19, 2003
Jeffrey Wells sits down with some friends and Academy members and talks about the five Best Picture nominees. Part 1 in a 4 part series. Also: Photos from the anti-war march in Hollywood.

February 14, 2003
Jeffrey Wells gives us his take on Ben Affleck and DAREDEVIL. Also: Searching for the reason behind CHICAGO's appeal and Salma Hayek's bid for Academy support.

February 11, 2003
And the nominees are... Jeffrey Wells weighs in on the Oscar nominations. Also: Composer Miklos Rozsa and the holdups behind the movie version of A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES.

February 7, 2003
Jeffrey Wells speculates on the reasons ANTWONE FISHER has received little attention from both the high-profile awards and the American public. Also: Replies to Jeff's last article about nutter film critics.

February 5, 2003
Jeffrey Wells defines the nutter film critic and outs the ones that are working in the press today. Is your most-liked or most-hated critic on the list? Find out here.

January 31, 2003
Jeffrey Wells goes in-depth on THE RECRUIT's Colin Farrell and checks out Sandra Nettlebeck's MOSTLY MARTHA. Also: Why the good actresses are often not perfect "10s."

January 29, 2003
Jeffrey Wells does one last wrap-up of the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and reviews the prize-winners. Also: Gaspar Noé's IRREVERSIBLE and Jeff's little-known feelings about THE HOURS and CHICAGO.

January 24, 2003
As the 2003 Sundance Film Festival winds down, Jeffrey Wells takes a look at OWNING MAHONY and MASKED AND ANONYMOUS. Also: Partying with the PARTY MONSTER and something Jeff doesn't see too often - snow.

January 22, 2003
Jeffrey Wells continues his report from the 2003 Sundance Film Festival with a review of Neil LaBute's THE SHAPE OF THINGS and his list of Grade-A films. Also: Tom Mcarthy's THE STATION AGENT and Richard La Gravanese's A DECADE UNDER THE INFLUENCE.

January 20, 2003
Jeffrey Wells checks in from the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and gives us the scoop on the frontrunners. Also: Dissed by Oliver Stone, wrong reel orders and getting towed.

January 17, 2003
Jeffrey Wells gives us his first impressions of Sundance 2003 and wishes for some snow. Also: Dan Algrant's PEOPLE I KNOW and Oliver Stone's CONTROLLED CHAOS.

January 15, 2003
Jeffrey Wells heads off to The 2003 Sundance Film Festival and gives us the rundown on all the hot acquisition titles. Also: Industry analyst Paul Dergarabedian.

January 10, 2003
Jeffrey Wells hops into his time-travelling DeLorean and tells us about The Year That Was. Also: John Malkovich and support for Daniel Day Lewis.

January 8, 2003
Jeffrey Wells expresses his sympathy for Daniel Day Lewis and the agony he feels over the craft of acting. Also: A quick look at the slate of upcoming January - April movies (ie - the dump season)

January 1, 2003
Jeffrey Wells rings in the New Year by listing the 15 things that 2002 has taught him.

December 25, 2002
Jeffrey Wells takes a look at Clooney's gloomy directorial effort CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MIND. Also: a riff about moral relativism and a Happy Holidays message from Jeff.

December 20, 2002
Jeffrey Wells begins to notice that the major Oscar contenders lean towards "girl-friendly" flicks. Also: Praise for Nicole Kidman and THE HOURS and some honest praise for Kevin Smith's latest DVD release AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SMITH.

December 16, 2002
Jeffrey Wells gets his hands on a 3-hour plus cut of GANGS OF NEW YORK and breaks down all the extras that we won't be seeing (with photos enclosed). Also: Jeff reviews the theatrical release of GANGS and goes over the New York Film Critics Circle and L.A. Film Critics top picks for 2002.

December 13, 2002
Jeffrey Wells gives us the rundown of his personal Top Ten of 2002 list and expresses his disappointment over CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Also: Jeff takes flack over his review of THE TWO TOWERS

December 11, 2002
Jeffrey Wells gets his hands on John Logan's script for THE AVIATOR and gives us all the details on the story behind Howard Hughes. Also: Jeff talks with actor-director Campbell Scott.

December 6, 2002
Jeffrey Wells praises Adrien Brody and his performance in Roman Polanski's THE PIANIST. Also: The Oscar-worthiness of CHICAGO and the buzz behind Gollum from THE TWO TOWERS.

December 4, 2002
Jeffrey Wells gives us the lowdown on the Spike Jonze-Charlie Kaufman film ADAPTATION and gives his gut reactions to the HOLLYWOOD REPORTER piece about ten top-ranked actresses. Also: Holiday movies and the suicide trend and the tiff between Tony Kaye and Marlon Brando.

Nov 27, 2002
Jeffrey Wells ranks Caine vs. the Combover in the battle of Best-Actor front runners and ponders suicide after experiencing Soderbergh's SOLARIS; also, he orders off the menu at the "Wonderland" Grill.

Nov 22, 2002
The current state of the George Reeves period pic TRUTH, JUSTICE AND THE AMERICAN WAY. Also: The fist fight between director Larry Clark and Hamish McAlpine, the owner of Metro Tartan.

Nov 20, 2002
Is Roger Friedman just a mild-mannered columnist or a cheerleader for Miramax? Jeffrey Wells finds out. Also: Jeff examines how A CLOCKWORK ORANGE has become a current cult favorite among teenage boys and laments the current state of THE SOPRANOS.

Nov 15, 2002
Jeffrey Wells gives us a forecast of gloomy weather for the upcoming slate of movies. Also: Jeff gives us the scoop on Best Actress nominees and puts us on the wayback machine with a 40 year-old copy of the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS.

Nov 13, 2002
Jeffrey Wells gives us an inside look at the much-cleaned up SUNSET BOULEVARD DVD due to hit shelves on November 26. Also: Finally - a REAL fight scene and Michael Caine's Oscar chances.

Nov 8, 2002
Jeffrey Wells gives us the lowdown on Joe Carnahan's NARC and gives us an update on the buzz following CHICAGO. Also: The Winona wrap-up and a great reason to go see FRIDA.

Nov 6, 2002
Jeffrey Wells calls out a challenge to all Bond villains large and small: learn to shoot straight. Also: Winona Ryder, the relationship between grimy actors and box office grosses and the search for a VHS copy of the original SWING SHIFT.

Nov 1, 2002
Jeffrey Wells tells us why Dennis Quaid's middle age is the best thing that's ever happened to him and why his faith in the current state of horror films is becoming restored. Also: THE TRIALS OF HENRY KISSINGER and Jeff in a freaky mask.

Oct 30, 2002
Jeffrey Wells examines Jerry Seinfeld's darker side and takes issue with Paramount's upcoming DVD release of TO CATCH A THIEF. Also: Jeff begins a listing of THE MOST WANTED DVDs.

Oct 25, 2002
Jeffrey Wells bonds with Pedro Almodovar and shills for Eric Hamburg's new book, JFK, NIXON, OLIVER STONE & ME: AN IDEALIST'S JOURNEY FROM CAPITOL HILL TO HELL. Also: John C. Reilly's doomed movie wives.

Oct 23, 2002
Jeffrey Wells comments on Patrick Goldstein's Oscar prediction piece from the 10.22 LOS ANGELES TIMES and talks about the 5 year anniversary of TITANIC. Also: The big-screen version of A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES and more PUNCH DRUNK LOVE.

Oct 18, 2002
Jeffrey Wells gives us the scoop on Paul Thomas Anderson's PUNCH DRUNK LOVE and goes through his "bag if swag" from CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Also: Not so clever GHOST SHIP poster artwork and Criterion's SPELLBOUND DVD.

Oct 16, 2002
Jeffrey Wells heads up the campaign to bring Oscar home to Martin Scorsese and plays "Where Are They Now?" with the monkey who threw the bone into the air in 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. Also: The shelf life of Heath Ledger.

Oct 11, 2002
Jeffrey Wells proclaims Paul Greengrass' BLOODY SUNDAY to be bloody good and tells us about how the Al Pacino starrer PEOPLE I KNOW is being put off due to Miramax's post-9.11 attitude. Also: Leonardo DiCaprio and Oliver Stone - best friends?

Oct 9, 2002
With a mere eleven weeks to go, Jeffrey Wells comments on the upcoming musical CHICAGO and it's Oscar chances along with all the other Oscar hopefuls. Also: Jeff checks out THIS IS CINERAMA at the ArcLight's Cinerama Dome theatre and gives us a few words on Paul Schrader's AUTO FOCUS.

Oct 4, 2002
Jeffrey Wells comments on the newly released RED DRAGON and how nobody does it better than Michael Mann. Also: David Thomson's updated book THE NEW BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF FILM and Stuart Acher and the Los Angeles-based turbo-pop group Powder.

Oct 2, 2002
Welcome to the newly renamed HOLLYWOOD ELSEWHERE as Jeffrey Wells decides that a name change is in order. Also: Jeff comments on actress Reese Witherspoon (ELECTION, SWEET HOME ALABAMA) and Leonardo DiCaprio and his dueling release dates.

September 27, 2002
Jeffrey Wells comments on actor Jake Gyllenhaal (Bubble Boy, Donnie Darko) and his latest MOONLIGHT MILE. Also: The 70mm print of LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, SUPERMAN & Kristy Swanson.

September 25, 2002
Jeffrey Wells gives us an indepth look at two upcoming Roger Avary projects, THE RULES OF ATTRACTION and GLITTERATI. Also: Jeffrey finally sees MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING.

September 20, 2002
Jeffrey Wells comments on the worst movie title ever and Tad Friend's piece in the 9.23 issue of THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE about publicist Bumble Ward. Also, Mo' Money for cast members of MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING?

September 18, 2002
Jeffrey Wells, back from another exciting (but wet) trip from the Toronto Film Festival, gives us his complete recap. Also: Stephen Dorff, Black Squirrels and What's That Line?

September 13, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells - Live from the Toronto Film Festival - praises Denzel Washington's directorial debut Antwone Fisher and weighs in on other Toronto Film Festival entries.

September 11, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells talks to John Cusask and Noah Taylor - stars of the Menno Meyjers movie MAX. Also: Michael Caine and Phillip Noyce, Leelee Sobieski's cool shoes and black squirrels.

September 9, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells - Live from the Toronto Film Festival - weighs in on Curtis Hanson's 8 MILE. Also: Todd Haynes' FAR FROM HEAVEN and the LOST IN LA MANCHA guys.

September 7, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells looks for that lovin' feeling at the Toronto Film Festival. Jeff also takes a look at Keith Fulton and Luis Pepe's LOST IN LA MANCHA: THE UNMAKING OF DON QUIXOTE.

September 4, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells tells about the best movie he's seen hus far this year - Fernando Meirelles's CITY OF GOD. Also: Jeff's Toronto Film Festival 'must see' list.

August 30, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells weighs in on some upcoming digitally shot features and talks about the first anniversary of the September 11th tragedy.

August 23, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells - now at Movie Poop Shoot - tells us about casting woes on the upcoming movie about Superman George Reeves entitled TRUTH, JUSTICE AND THE AMERICAN WAY.

August 16, 2002
In Jeffrey Wells' final reel.com column, he discusses an upcoming family film and a possible Best Actress Oscar battle, announces the winners of Role Playing and What's That Line, and more.

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August 9, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells ponders the politics behind The Quiet American's release, prepares for an 8 Mile run in Toronto, and lauds the script for 21 Grams.

August 7, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells wonders if Vin Diesel is the new Schwarzenegger, if Signs holds up to viewer scrutiny, why some of the digital effects in Blue Crush don't quite work, and more.

August 2, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells takes a Hit, reports further on those terrific Heineken ads, informs readers about a new game to play at work, and more.

July 31, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells takes on Full Frontal and Mel Gibson, offers advice to the folks behind the Sunset Boulevard DVD, and more.

July 26, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells weighs in on Goldmember and actor Nicky Katt, responds to reader mail, and more.

July 24, 2002
Today's column finds Jeffrey Wells looking to the small screen for possible directorial talent, riding the superb waves of Blue Crush, fielding reader mail, and more.

July 19, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells inquires about irritating actors, xXx-amines a revised script, fields reader reactions to Freaks, plays What's That Line, and more.

July 17, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells runs screaming from Eight Legged Freaks, revisits the Royal Tenenbaums, and wonders about a Hitler musical, while readers remember the Alamo.

July 12, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells looks at some of the drama behind bringing The Alamo from history to the big screen, reports on a columnist MIA from the L.A. Times, champions a new Oscar host, and more.

July 10, 2002
Jeffrey Wells wonders if it's time for Harrison Ford to hand over his action-star badge, whether Denzel's new movie spells Oscar, what Terence Stamp is doing in Full Frontal, and more.

July 3, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells poses the question on everyone's minds: Will Eminem be nominated for Best Actor? In addition, he looks forward to Adam Sandler's Anger Management and more.

June 28, 2002
Columnist Jeffrey Wells takes issue with Pumpkin's advertising campaign, licks his lips over Mostly Martha, responds to copious reader mail, and more.

June 26, 2002
In today's installment, detective Jeffrey Wells attempts to get to the bottom of Tom Hanks' Perdition moustache, appreciates the grown-up qualities of Tadpole, offers third-party hearsay on Men in Black II and K19: The Widowmaker, and more.

June 21, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells files his Minority Report, communicates with an overseas journalist about Eight Legged Freaks, plays What's That Line, and more.

June 19, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells enjoys traveling the Road to Perdition, opens his overflowing reader mailbag, and offers Role Playing and What's That Line?

June 14, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells discusses the marketing of Men in Black 2, misleading DVD packaging, the mystery of Deep Throat, and more.

June 12, 2002
Columnist Jeffrey Wells travels to the planet Vegas for the city's recent film festival, opens the reader mailbag, plays What's That Line, and more.

June 7, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells trips with Harvard Man, swallows ivans xtc., and drops Role Playing and What's That Line.

June 5, 2002
In today's column, Mr. Wells refuses to see Company, offers his top ten list of DVDs he'd like to see, muses on Adam Sandler's new look, and more.

May 29, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells paints a picture of the controversy surrounding Julian Schnabel Looks at Hell, offers his own impression of the documentary, reports on the Oscar-worthy About Schmidt, and more.

May 24, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells gives the rundown on the slate of impending theatrical releases, touts the trailers for Femme Fatale and Full Frontal, offers Role Playing and What's That Line?, and more.

May 22, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells details the affecting 9/11 documentary In Memoriam, wonders whether audiences are ready to face The Sum of All Fears, supports attacks on Clones, and more.

May 17, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells details his case of Insomnia, gets an earful about Scorsese's upcoming Gangs of New York, reloads The Matrix, opens the reader mailbag, and more.

May 15, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells reports that he has seen Enough, muses on blockbuster popularity, fields reader mail, welcomes the return of Role Playing, and more.

May 10, 2002
Columnist Jeffrey Wells reports on Unfaithful and its various endings, the best and worst of 2002 thus far, the early press on Episode II, and more.

May 8, 2002
Columnist Jeffrey Wells reports on The Bourne Identity, Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Spider-Man's amazing grosses, and more.

May 3, 2002
Columnist Jeffrey Wells considers Woody's Ending, attends a Billy Wilder tribute, heralds a talented up-and-coming actor, and more.

May 1, 2002
Jeffrey Wells reports on his trip to the San Francisco International Film Festival with viewing highlights, Warren Beatty tidbits, Vertigo locations scouting, and more.

April 26, 2002
Jeffrey Wells reports on Precrime promotion, susses out the best and worst upcoming releases, offers an early opinion on Spider-Man, and more.

April 24, 2002
Jeffrey Wells reports on welcome changes to the Road to Perdition script, offers opinions on the latest articles about the new Star Wars movies, discusses an upcoming trip to the S.F. International Film Festival, and more.

April 17, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells riffs on Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, meets some devoted sidewalk-sitters, spends time with Sir Ben Kingsley, and more.

April 12, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells goes sour on The Sweetest Thing, looks Behind the Badge, explores the history of High Noon, and more.

April 10, 2002
Columnist Jeffrey Wells rescinds some harsh words about Changing Lanes and Amanda Peet, brags about seeing Spider-Man, mentions a juicy unused title for the new Austin Powers flick, and more.

April 5, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells ponders the lack of advance buzz on upcoming releases, explores the curse of Amanda Peet, opens the reader mailbag, and more.

April 3, 2002
Hollywood insider Jeffrey Wells thanks columnist Dave Barry, notes the passing of a first-rate production designer, fields reader mail, and more.

March 27, 2002
Columnist Jeffrey Wells discusses a pair of trailers for The Rules of Attraction, Gwyneth's fashion faux pas, the highs and lows of last weekend's Oscar ceremony, and much more.

March 22, 2002
Columnist Jeffrey Wells succumbs to Panic, picks this weekend's Oscar winners, gets a sneak peek at a new IMAX process, and much more.

March 20, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells has both cheers and jeers for E.T., just says no to the Independent Spirit Awards, fields reader mail, and more.

March 15, 2002
Today's column finds Jeffrey Wells musing over whether certain actors and directors lost their touch when they lost their woman, foretelling this year's Oscar bait, answering reader mail, and more.

March 13, 2002
Jeffrey Wells plays prognosticator in today's column, predicting which movies will top his list for 2002. Along the way, he consults his crystal ball for next year's Oscar nominees, answers reader mail, and more.

March 8, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells has no Time for the new H.G. Wells adaptation, judges upcoming films from their trailers, reflects on directors' appearances, and more.

March 6, 2002
Though he didn't see any movies, Jeffrey Wells files a report from the Santa Barbara Film Festival in today's column. He also finds time to answer reader mail, play What's That Line, and more.

March 1, 2002
In today's write-up, Jeffrey Wells enlists in We Were Soldiers, requests votes on the title of Alexander Payne's upcoming film, reviews Harry Knowles' autobiography, and more.

February 27, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells discusses Denzel's Oscar chances, reveals some disappointing box-office numbers, plays What's That Line, and more.

February 22, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells gets bugged by Dragonfly, reports on the battling Alexander the Great biopics, plays What's That Line, and more.

February 20, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells anticipates the latest from Fatal Attraction director Adrian Lyne, discusses a mild fracas over A Beautiful Mind's script, and more.

February 15, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells goes wishy-washy over John Q., recommends retirement for a certain young actor, discusses an Oscar record, and more.

February 12, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells sings the praises of director Robert Altman, bemoans the "ho-hum" quality of the Oscar nominations and forecasts this year's winners, and more.

February 8, 2002
Anticipating a similar decision awaiting moviegoers, Jeffrey Wells tries to choose between Collateral Damage and Rollerball screenings, issues an edict to action-film directors, and more.

February 6, 2002
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells discusses the Olympic importance of Downhill Racer, mulls over Oscar-worthy themes, and more.

February 1, 2002
Jeffrey Wells heaps praise on Italian for Beginners, gets reacquainted with Evita, dishes the latest on Goldmember, and more.

January 30, 2002
Jeffrey Wells opines on the contretemps over Austin Powers' Goldmember; gives updates on possible next steps for James Cameron, Martin Scorsese, and Leonardo DiCaprio; and much more.

January 25, 2002
"Enough with the terrible movie trailers," says Jeffrey Wells in today's Confidential and offers suggestions for change, fielding reader mail along the way.

January 23, 2002
Back home in Hollywood, Jeffrey Wells discusses honesty in movies, ruminates on Harrison Ford's age, reacts to the Golden Globes, and more.

January 18, 2002
In his final missive from Sundance, Jeffrey Wells reports on a last-minute hot ticket, hums along with Russell Crowe, offers mixed words about Birthday Girl, and more.

January 17, 2002
Braving the cold and a messy apartment he shares with other journalists, Jeffrey Wells continues his report from Sundance with news about Adrien Grenier, Mariah Carey, nice publicists, and more.

January 14, 2002
Reporting from the Sundance Film Festival, columnist Jeffrey Wells finds that Tadpole swims along nicely, enjoys the harsh beauty of Rain, moans about party security procedures, and much more.

January 9, 2002
Jeffrey Wells reveals the Mothman Prophecies, goes Sundancing again, opens the reader mailbag, and more.

January 4, 2002
Columnist Jeffrey Wells returns from vacation to suss out the winter's possibly tolerable films, mentions a couple of like-named entries at Sundance, and pays tribute to his friend Julia Phillips.

December 21, 2001
Columnist Jeffrey Wells follows up his top flicks of 2001 list with his worst-of-the-year selections. Movies at the bottom of his barrel include The Mummy Returns, The Majestic, and Hannibal.

December 19, 2001
As 2001 winds down, columnist Jeffrey Wells takes issue with those who claim it was a terrible year for movies, finding 25 titles worth praising, including Memento, Monster's Ball, and Shrek.

December 14, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells praises Ali for successfully delivering its blows, complains about Kate and Leopold's temporal inaccuracies, fields reader mail on what makes boys cry, and more.

December 12, 2001
Jeffrey Wells begins 2001's wind-down with reports on year-end films, schmaltzy songs, housefly wranglers, why guys cry, and more.

December 7, 2001
Our Los Angeles columnist sizes up Ocean's 11, Marlon Brando throwing his weight around in class, the National Board of Review's top ten list, and more.

December 5, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells wonders what the high Rings price tag means for New Line Cinema, decides that he prefers his movies edgy, recounts a Tinseltown tale about a smooth-talking ladies' man, and more.

November 30, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells weighs in on a new version of Almost Famous, tries on Charles Shyer's Necklace, questions the value of honesty among friends, updates his Oscar list, and more.

November 28, 2001
Our L.A.-based columnist revisits Moulin Rouge and Rebecca, counts down the final releases of 2001, fields suggestions of stupendous miscastings, and more.

November 23, 2001
In today's post-holiday column, Jeffrey Wells mulls over a couple glaring examples of miscasting, points out what's missing in a recent article about the Wilson brothers and Wes Anderson, pleads with Hollywood for three-dimensional villains, and more.

November 21, 2001
Columnist Jeffrey Wells predicts an Oscar showdown between A Beautiful Mind and Black Hawk Down as he polls critics and pundits who have seen them, praises a return to form for Robert Redford, and more.

November 16, 2001
Columnist Jeffrey Wells introduces a new weekly feature revolving around this year's Oscars, offers his seaworthy suggestion for a genuine remake of Ocean's 11, wonders where to find Joe, fields reader mail, and more.

November 14, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells takes in the Monster's Ball, visits a new mall, enjoys the new Zhivago DVD, complains about too many butts, and more.

November 9, 2001
Our columnist Jeffrey Wells finds Hal has unsuspected depth, explains a female grading system, lauds a performance by Al Pacino, slams a new Hollywood talk show, opens the reader mailbag, plays What's That Line? and more.

November 7, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells gives a rundown of pictures now courting Oscar, cites several supporting performances in contention for Academy honors, adds a few more bigheads to the list, and challenges readers to Role Playing and What's That Line?

November 2, 2001
Back home in Hollywood, our columnist Jeffrey Wells reports on the release of Black Hawk Down, discusses unsympathetic characters in Domestic Disturbance, gets to the bottom of the digitally altered version of E.T., and more.

October 31, 2001
California dreamer Jeffrey Wells has Georgia on his mind as he attends the Savannah Film and Video Festival, briefly chats with naturalized Southern belle Jane Fonda, and checks out the real-life location of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

October 26, 2001
Reel.com's L.A. columnist Jeffrey Wells disses K-PAX, deciphers director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, demands a DVD of Eddie Coyle, and much more.

October 24, 2001
In today's column, columnist Jeffrey Wells laments the success of the Phantom Menace DVD, applauds Dennis Przywara's documentary Starwoids, bemoans alleged E.T. edits, and more.

October 19, 2001
In today's column, columnist Jeffrey Wells suggests potential Best Actress nominees, lionizes the upcoming On the Waterfront DVD, complains about the brightness of exit signs, and much more.

October 17, 2001
Our columnist Jeffrey Wells comments on the speedy production of The Last Castle, takes a poll regarding the effects of terrorism on the box office, and investigates the similarities between K-PAX and Man Facing Southeast.

October 12, 2001
Back on his home turf, Jeffrey Wells describes Oliver Stone's prescient treatment for a film about terrorism, lauds the From Here to Eternity DVD, and offers the final word about why the World Trade Center is staying in A.I.

October 10, 2001
Transmitting from the New York Film Festival, columnist Jeffrey Wells reports on an incendiary debate featuring Oliver Stone, discusses his warmer feelings for Tenenbaums, and assuages some Fears.

October 5, 2001
Reporting from New York, our columnist takes a drive down Mulholland, discusses the delay of Gangs, and wonders why the delightful Amelie was not shown at the NY Film Festival.

October 3, 2001
Reporting from the New York Film Festival, columnist Jeffrey Wells grapples with his reactions to The Royal Tenenbaums, attends the festival's opening-night bash, and hears rhythm in the sirens of NYC police cars.

September 28, 2001
It's been 24 years since the David Begelman studio scandal, but Jeffrey Wells reports that a movie is finally being made about it. In other news: Citizen Kane takes on the Godfather, Leonardo DiCaprio sheds his heartthrob skin, and more.

September 26, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells discusses the pleasures of Zoolander, the travails of movie executives responding to the current environment, and why studios should stop air-brushing the World Trade Center towers out of their films.

September 21, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells muses over the spate of feel-good cinema that might transpire due to recent events, traipses through Elysian Fields, mentions an interesting moment from Godspell, and more.

September 19, 2001
Jeffrey Wells discusses the problems facing upcoming action flicks in the wake of recent events, recalls the best and worst of the Toronto Film Festival, and more.

September 14, 2001
As the Toronto Film Festival comes quietly to a close, Jeffrey Wells falls for Amelie, blows a Kiss to a delightful Italian film, and gives a raspberry to Serendipity and Bank.

September 12, 2001
Jeffrey Wells reports on the toll that current events have had on the Toronto Film Festival, and tries to muster enthusiasm for films that have screened, including Lantana, Monsoon Wedding, and Last Orders.

September 10, 2001
Columnist Jeffrey Wells takes a wild ride up Mulholland Drive, chows down on James Ellroy's Feast of Death, and gets his funnybone tickled by Steve Martin.

September 7, 2001
Our columnist Jeffrey Wells gives us the latest from the Toronto Film Festival, extols some life-threatening food, and opens the reader mailbag.

September 5, 2001
In today's column, our Toronto-bound columnist mourns the passing of Pauline Kael, asks readers about their favorite movie beginnings, prints a discussion regarding the just-released Memento DVD, and more.

August 31, 2001
In today's column, Jeffery Wells anticipates Robert Redford's Last Castle, makes a DVD Connection, offers his opinion of O, and opens an overflowing reader mailbag.

August 29, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells wonders why Dino De Laurentiis needs to re-enter the Dragon, rates the new Carrie DVD, notes the best movie endings of all time, and more.

August 24, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells shores up Pauly, wonders if Barbra is still a Funny Girl, peruses the movie menu for September's Toronto Film Festival, and more.

August 22, 2001
Today, Jeffrey Wells sings the praises of Our Lady, compares Franks Darabont and Capra, peruses the movie menu for September's Toronto Film Festival, and more.

August 17, 2001
Today, Jeffrey Wells realizes that great comedies are in the eyes of the beholder, that there've been a whole lot of lousy movies this year, that Alanis Morissette is still paparazzi fodder, and more.

August 15, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells muses about Jason Mewes, talks with the not-so-silent Jay, mulls over Hollywood's fast-food filmmaking, and wonders why Willy Wonka's been whacked.

August 10, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells counts clues regarding Alicia Silverstone's future, reports positive buzz from diners who've sampled American Pie 2, and steers clear of gross-outs and gore.

August 8, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells praises a stand-up Woody Allen, scrolls through the Egyptian efforts of former production executive Karen Essex, raves about Raoul Peck's political drama Lumumba, and more.

August 3, 2001
Investigating Mariah Carey's recent troubles, Jeffrey Wells reports all that glitters is not gold. And looking toward fall's release schedule, DreamWorks and Miramax face a cinematic showdown with dueling gangsters.

August 1, 2001
Before regarding the differences between cat and dog lovers, columnist Jeffrey Wells offers more Oscar tidbits on Monster's Ball, Cate Blanchett, The Royal Tenenbaums, and more.

July 27, 2001
Continuing his focus on this year's Oscar contenders, Jeffrey Wells reports the latest on The Royal Tenenbaums, considers Best Actress candidates, points to Kevin Spacey's double threat, and more.

July 25, 2001
In today's filing, Jeffrey Wells lets readers know what director Jerry Zucker has in common with Stanley Kramer, reports on an upcoming documentary about High Noon, and more.

July 20, 2001
Jeffrey Wells returns from Planet of the Apes to report satisfaction with Tim Burton's simian cinema. And, lamenting the forthcoming late-summer sag, our intrepid columnist examines the ups and downs of Hollywood's release schedule.

July 18, 2001
Jeffrey Wells sneaks a peek at Charles Shyer's Necklace, runs screaming from the latest Jurassic pic, comments on New Line's Frequency fracas, and laments recent Rain.

July 13, 2001
Jeffrey Wells discusses a fresh pair of possible Oscar contenders, kicks off the '01 Best Actor competition, expresses an affinity for Ghost World, and runs some talkback about Marlon Brando and Frank Oz.

July 11, 2001
Today's column finds Jeffrey Wells pondering the Oscar possibilities for About Schmidt, the mediocrity of director Frank Oz, and the sorrows of Marlon Brando, among other weighty matters.

July 6, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells raises Kane over a time-honored cinema classic, gets into The Closet with French director Francis Veber, mentions the mysteries of Memento, and more.

July 4, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells turns to his crystal ball for possible Oscar candidates and to his two sons for their feelings about Scary Movie 2.

June 29. 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells finds A.I. artificial indeed, points out a marked resemblance between two actresses, picks Jack Lemmon's tangiest performances, and much more.

June 27, 2001
Jeffrey Wells offers his thoughts on the various inspirations for The Fast and the Furious, compares the "track" record of two firms, and queries a variety of youngsters about whether they want to see A.I.

June 22, 2001
Our columnist Jeffrey Wells shows his obsession for detail with reports on scenes left in or cut out of Apocalypse Now and crazy/beautiful.

June 20, 2001
Today, Jeffrey Wells takes a look at the script of Jerry Bruckheimer's Black Hawk Down, sneaks a peek at A.I. reviews, introduces Reel's newest film critic, A.C., and more.

June 15, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells sizes up new and upcoming releases like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Steven Spielberg's A.I., and the newly expanded Apocalypse Now Redux.

June 13, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells discovers an up-and-coming star in the forthcoming TV biopic James Dean, is less than thrilled by the AFI's latest list of classics, and raves further about Sexy Beast.

June 8, 2001
Jeffrey Wells discusses Ivan Reitman's unevolved new film and the color scheme on the new Moby Dick DVD, reviews the high points of Anthony Quinn's career, and more.

June 5, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells discusses what shouldn't be missed in Swordfish, what is missing from director Dominic Sena's bio, possible explanations for Sony's faux film critic, and more.

June 1, 2001
Jeffrey Wells gets a sneak peek at Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, raves about the upcoming Kevin Smith comedy, and investigates the Pearl script controversy.

May 30, 2001
As we reach the midway mark of 2001, Jeffrey Wells assesses the year in film thus far, laments the lack of extras on this week's Traffic DVD, and considers the confusion around Spielberg's upcoming pic.

May 25, 2001
Back from Honolulu, Jeffrey Wells offers the admirably flawed Catch-22 DVD as counterprogramming to Pearl Harbor, discusses the lost art of ambitious cinematography, and weighs in on the new Kubrick set.

May 23, 2001
Hollywood insider Jeffrey Wells discusses the pyrotechnic, patriotic premiere of Pearl Harbor, expounds upon how the film plays on second viewing, examines the poster credits, and visits the island of Molokai.

May 18, 2001
Aloha! From the aqua shores of Waikiki, Jeffrey Wells drops hints about Pearl Harbor's panache, locates locations on his From Here to Eternity tour, and continues discussion of Pauline Kael's prophetic "Numbers."

May 16, 2001
Columnist Jeffrey Wells swings open the doors of the Moulin Rouge with his thoughts on the highly anticipated film and a report from his interview with director Baz Luhrmann.

May 11, 2001
Our own Jeffrey Wells discusses an upcoming teen movie worthy of your time, hashes out Moulin Rouge's mixed reviews, and finds out just who Bernard Tapie is.

May 9, 2001
Jeffrey Wells charts the ebb tide from Pearl Harbor, reports on Disney's divided support for the WWII action pic, raves about DreamWorks' animated comedy Shrek, and notes the good, the bad, and the "guh-BACH-owhl" on MGM's new Magnificent Seven DVD.

May 4, 2001
Jeffrey Wells gives some details on what's missing from the upcoming Dogma Special Edition DVD, why he loves a new documentary about a cemetery, and why he loathes The Mummy Returns.

May 2, 2001
Jeffrey Wells rates the new Kubrick documentary, reflects on the director's work, mourns the death of Town and Country, anticipates the Pearl Harbor premiere, and more.

April 27, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells responds to Rings fans, discusses Dogma, and feels out the L.A. Film Festival.

April 25, 2001
Jeffrey Wells wonders if the cost of three Rings is too much, criticizes New Line's marketing strategy on Peter Chelsom's "hilarious" Town and Country, and more.

April 20, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells picks a lucky 13 movies worth seeing in future months, discusses the whereabouts of John Denver's head, gives some highlights of the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, and more.

April 18, 2001
Jeffrey Wells considers the Road taken by Tom Hanks, recalls the Planes, Trains and Automobiles taken by Dylan Baker, and takes his own trip to Tom Green's next flick, Freddy Got Fingered.

April 13, 2001
Intrepid columnist Jeffrey Wells discusses racy movie ads, heaps praise on a classic caper flick, and debates upcoming releases.

April 11, 2001
With high hopes, Jeffrey Wells gets ready for Freddy, previews a host of upcoming Warner releases, hails Spartacus, and challenges readers with Role Playing and What's That Line?

April 6, 2001
In today's column, Jeffrey Wells lets slip about Apes' script, predicts Spider will frighten critics away, goes to the head of the class, and more.

April 4, 2001
Jeffrey Wells ponders Marilyn Monroe's unfinished last work, discusses current cinematic losers, and considers Hollywood's most powerful deceased.