Daily Archives: October 18, 1996

Swingers - * * 1/2*

Posted on October 18, 1996 by Madeleine Williams

Swinging bachelors make a comeback in Doug Liman’s comedy. The action centers around Mike (Jon Favreau), a struggling stand-up comic, who has been distraught and upset since his girlfriend left him six months ago. His friends all try to cheer … Continue reading →

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To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday - * 1/2*

Posted on October 18, 1996 by Madeleine Williams

This rather bland film about recovering from grief covers no new ground. David Lewis (Peter Gallagher) lost his wife, Gillian (Michelle Pfieffer), two years earlier in a freak boating accident. Now, on the anniversary of her death, and also her … Continue reading →

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Sleepers - * * * 1/2*

Posted on October 18, 1996 by Madeleine Williams

Sleepers is a powerfully acted revenge flick. It starts out in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of west side Manhattan in the mid-1960s. Four boys, Michael (Brad Renfro), Shakes (Joe Perrino), John (Geoff Wigdor) and Tommy (Jonathan Tucker), form a strong … Continue reading →

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