The Scoop: 2000 documentary, directed by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky.
Summary Capsule: As though a triple homicide and a possible miscarriage of justice weren’t enough. We have to go back to Arkansas too? Continue reading
“People are gonna talk about me for years.”
The Scoop: 1996 documentary, directed by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky.
Tagline: It’s frightening to think they did it. It’s terrifying to think they didn’t.
Summary Capsule: Back in the day, before we knew Marilyn Manson was a joke. Continue reading
“Well, we all survived the summer except for a few children who are lepers.”
The Scoop: 2001 R, directed by David Wain and starring Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, and Michael Showalter
Tagline: It was the last day of summer camp. It was the first day of the third week in August.
Summary Capsule: Counselors and kids dance on the grave of 1981 during summer camp’s last day
“Seven-six-two millimeter. Full metal jacket.”
The Scoop: 1987 R, directed Stanley Kubrick and starring Matthew Modine, Vincent D’Onofrio, R. Lee Ermey, Adam Baldwin
Summary Capsule: War is hell, blah blah blah, don’t take small kids to Viet Nam, blah blah blah
“But this is a Muppet movie. It’s much more realistic and romantic, okay?”
The Scoop: 1999 G, directed by Tim Hill and starring Kermit, Gonzo, Miss Piggy, and Sock Puppets
Tagline: Space – It’s not as deep as you think.
Summary Capsule” You see, I was contacted through my breakfast cereal and later it was confirmed to me by the cosmic fish that I am definitely from outer space.
“Hey, Evie, you wanna meet my weird family and eat organic pasta at my house?”
The Scoop: 1995 R, directed by Maria Maggenti and starring Laurel Holloman, Nicole Ari Parker, and Maggie Moore
Tagline: There’s a first time for everything.
Summary Capsule: Two female best friends–one lesbian, one straight–fall for each other in teenage passion.
“The more you know who you are, and what you want, the less you let things upset you.”
The Scoop: 2003 R, directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, and Akiko Takeshita
Tagline: Everyone wants to be found.
Summary Capsule: An older actor and a young newlywed wander around Tokyo together, depressed and despairing. And the Golden Globes calls it the best comedy or musical of the year.
