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Directed by John Dahl, Joy Ride has some of the more amazing set pieces of the 2000s.

Like the hallmarks of the Coen Brothers» early thrillers in the 80's or John Dahl's «neo-noirs» of the» 90's, Cop Car acknowledges its predecessors while maintaining a personality all its own.

DVD Review by Kam Williams Headline: Mediocre Mob Dramedy Comes to DVD Directed by John Dahl, this disappointing mafia comedy is a frustrating mix of humor and drama which never quite decides whether it wants to be taken seriously or just for the jokes.

In Episode III, THX expert John Dahl walks viewers through the process of buying the right size display for your room and seating arrangement.

Sir Ben Kingsley plays a hitman who reluctantly joins Alcoholics Anonymous in You Kill Me, a black comedy directed by John Dahl (Joyride, The Last Seduction).

* 1/2 / **** Image A Sound A + Extras B starring Paul Walker, Steve Zahn, Leelee Sobieski, Matthew Kimbrough screenplay by Clay Tarver & JJ Abrams directed by John Dahl

by Walter Chaw John Dahl's latest foray into knock - off B - movie territory is Joy Ride, a film that indulges an awkward dedication to hiding the face of its villain (which results in the biggest cheat of the film at its conclusion), presents predictably misogynistic victimizations for both of its female characters (followed by weak - wristed salvations), and demands an ironclad suspension of disbelief that the bad guy is omniscient, omnipresent, and only ruthless when there isn't a long speech to be made.

Cast: Matt Damon, Edward Norton, John Turturro, John Malkovich, Gretchen Mol Director: John Dahl Screenplay: David Levien, Brian Koppelman Review published July 14, 1999

Directed by Daniel Gordon Produced by Daniel Gordon, Deirdre Fenton, Erin Leyden, Libby Geist For ESPN / 30 for 30 Soccor Stories: Connor Schell, John Dahl, Bill Simmons

During the 1993 - 94 season, director John Dahl put out two neo-noir motion pictures — the Nicolas Cage vehicle «Red Rock West» (a very, very good film), and the Linda Fiorentino vehicle «The Last Seduction» (an absolutely outstanding film).

Directors include: Danny Boyle, Peter Bogdanovich, John Dahl, Henry Jaglom, Guy Maddin, Atom Egoyan, Richard Linklater, John Woo, John Landis, Neil LaBute and John Waters.

Mankiewicz said he wants to suggest a night dedicated to neo-noir director John Dahl («Kill Me Again,» «Last Seduction» and «Red Rock West.»)

Director John Dahl, who co-wrote the script with his brother Rick, taps 1940s film noir roots with their exploration of shifting identities, appearance vs. reality and the range of motivations that drive people to create their own moral codes.

The Last Seduction — Linda Fiorentino stars as a very femme and very fatale femme fatale in John Dahl's top notch neo-noir.

Rated R For: strong war violence and brief language Run Time: 132 minutes After Credits Scene: None Starring: Benjamin Bratt, James Franco, Max Martini, Sam Worthington, Joseph Fiennes Directed By: John Dahl

The movie was directed by John Dahl, whose «Red Rock West» and «The Last Seduction» are inspired neo-noirs.

So who's to say that Todd Solondz or Skip Woods or Peter Berg or Danny Boyle or Robert Frank or Lance Mungia or John Dahl or Vincenzo Natali couldn't very well go on to have some quite significant bodies of work... or at the very least become a film critic.

Her first American film was WILLOW for George Lucas and directed by Ron Howard, followed by the noir film KILL ME AGAIN for John Dahl, NAVY SEALS with Charlie Sheen, SHATTERED with Tom Berenger, THE GUILTY with Bill Pullman, THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLE with Bill Murray, and A TEXAS FUNERAL with Martin Sheen.

«That kiss is the climax of «Hell of a Ride,» this week's aptly titled episode from the writer Randall Green and the director John Dahl.

Not exact matches

[3] Garnett Millar, Christine Dahl, and John Kauffman (2011).

Among her numerous other memorable film credits include Danny DeVito's beloved MATILDA, based on the novel by Roald Dahl; Robert Altman's THE GINGERBREAD MAN, based on a novel by John Grisham and starring opposite Kenneth Branagh, Robert Downey Jr., and Robert Duvall; MANSFIELD PARK with Jonny Lee Miller, James Purefoy, and Huge Bonneville, and Christopher Columbus» BICENTENNIAL MAN, based on the novel by Isaac Asimov and starring opposite Robin Williams, Sam Neill, and Oliver Platt.

Cast: Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David KellyHelena Bonham Carter, Noah Taylor, Annasophia Robb, Julia Winter, Jordan Fry, Philip Wiegratz, Deep Roy, Missi Pyle, James Fox, Christopher Lee, Adam Godley, Franziska Troegner Director: Tim Burton Screenplay: John August (based on the book by Roald Dahl) Review published July 18, 2005

The two most obvious reasons would be if you grew up with the Burton / Depp version or if you really like Dahl's text and appreciate how in some ways Burton and screenwriter John August (who also worked on Big Fish, Corpse Bride, Frankenweenie, and Dark Shadows for the director) stays truer to it, like having Danny Elfman use Dahl's own verses for the Oompa - Loompas» various songs.

FUN FACTS: - This is the first time we see the face of Blofeld, even though he has made appearances in the previous movies - The screenplay was written by notable children's author Roald Dahl - The title theme song was written by John Barry and Leslie Bricusse and performed by Nancy Sinatra.

Related Reviews: Roald Dahl: James and the Giant Peach • Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory • Fantastic Mr. Fox Mara Wilson: Mrs. Doubtfire • Balloon Farm Danny DeVito: Dr. Seuss» The Lorax • Deck the Halls • John Grisham's The Rainmaker Embeth Davidtz: Paranoia • The Amazing Spider - Man Written by Robin Swicord: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 1990s Family Films: Jingle All the Way • 101 Dalmatians • Air Bud • Phenomenon • The Santa Clause • The Big Green • Hocus Pocus New: Mary Poppins • Oliver!

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Among Penguin's popular PreK - 12 titles available through Follett include, «Of Mice and Men» by John Steinbeck, «The Westing Game» by Ellen Rasking, «James and the Giant Peach» by Roald Dahl, «Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry» by Mildred D. Taylor, «The Fault in Our Stars» by John Green, «Lord of the Flies» by William Golding, and «The Kite Runner» by Khaled Hosseini.

You'll think Roald Dahl just went for a swim in the world of John Hughes and came out wearing prison stripes.»

Retriever Trouble Shooting: Strategies & Solutions to Retriever Training Problems John & Amy Dahl — Willow Creek Press, 2006 Solutions to common training problems, in the context of how retrievers learn, and maintaining motivation.

The 10 Minute Retriever John and Amy Dahl — Willow Creek Press, c. 2001 Comprehensive program starting with puppy training through blind retrieves, reflecting the authors» belief that daily 10 - minute training sessions best suit a retriever's attention span and lead to rapid learning.

The town is on the edge of The Chilterns Area of Natural Beauty (fantastic walking and biking through ancient woodland landscapes dotted with National Trust properties), and just up the road from the excellent Roald Dahl Museum at Great Missenden and the cottage in Chalfont St. Giles where John Milton completed Paradise Lost.

On view are works by such celebrated artists as Thomas Gainsborough, J.M.W. Turner, Caspar David Friedrich, John Constable, Franz Kobell, Paul Sandby, Joseph Anton Koch, J. C. Dahl, and Samuel Palmer.