Critics' Picks
AddThe Motorcycle DiariesCarla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle
Revisits Guevara's 8,000-mile tour of South America -- and the origins of his personal revolution -- with humor, exquisite compassion and visual grace. ... Read More
AddShaun of the DeadCarla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle
Transforms the unintentional camp of the zombie subgenre into full-on, hilarious comedy. ... Read More
AddSpellboundCarla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle
Director Jeff Blitz's riveting, inspiring documentary Spellbound resembles a Christopher Guest movie in that it follows obsessed, socially awkward folks on a seminal journey in their lives. ... Read More
AddSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and SpringCarla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle
A masterful portrait of the seasons of a life. ... Read More
AddMystic RiverCarla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle
At nearly 2 1/2 hours, Mystic River proves that a mystery need not be taut to be riveting. ... Read More
AddMonsoon WeddingCarla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle
Nair ... in crafting an enchanting movie about a modern Indian family, fills the screen with blooming marigolds, blossoming romances and sizzling dance scenes thrown in just for the heck of it. ... Read More
AddBridget Jones's DiaryCarla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle
Zips along at a laugh-a-minute pace and fully involves the viewer in Bridget's little slice of life. ... Read More
AddBorn Into BrothelsCarla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle
Before our eyes, Briski confronts and answers questions of exploitation that can shadow profilers of the downtrodden. ... Read More
AddYou Can Count on MeCarla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle
It's simply a quiet and heartbreaking look at the dynamics of one family. That's the beauty of it. ... Read More
