Articles written by Nick Rogers

James Bond films should be more than efficient entertainment, but Quantum of Solace scales back the grandeur and bold character re-development of 2006's Casino Royale.

Nov 13, 2008 - Nick Rogers

Kevin Smith coasts on tenderly comic performances from Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks in a crass-concept comedy that rises above its sloppily timed bodily-function jokes.

Nov 13, 2008 - Nick Rogers

Containing three of the year's best performances, Rachel Getting Married is Jonathan Demme's joyous return to intimate drama and a film with which to become infatuated.

Nov 13, 2008 - Nick Rogers

With jaw-dropping visuals filmed across 18 countries, The Fall is a tall, towering tale that scales dramatic heights through deep, rich storytelling and a love for film.

Nov 7, 2008 - Nick Rogers

Neither postmodern nor nihilistic, Appaloosa is star-director Ed Harris's solemn ode to tradition, honor and ethics, anchored by Viggo Mortensen's slyly subtle star turn.

Oct 31, 2008 - Nick Rogers

In Pride and Glory, Edward Norton and Colin Farrell lead a consistent, insistent ensemble to prove that conviction in the craft of acting can elevate routine procedurals.

Oct 31, 2008 - Nick Rogers

Touchingly low-tech and beautifully filmed, "City of Ember" need not be thrill-a-minute, but a thrill every 20 minutes and a sedated Bill Murray make it a fitful sit.

Oct 15, 2008 - Nick Rogers

Quarantine is a gory dumb-fun thriller that will have renters questioning their pad's pet policy and genre fans wondering if there's any mileage left in POV horror films.

Oct 15, 2008 - Nick Rogers

Clark Gregg's direction is made for TV and his writing makes the subversion of Chuck Palahniuk's novel easier to swallow, but Sam Rockwell keeps Choke sleazy and breezy.

Oct 9, 2008 - Nick Rogers

Spike Lee too often lets his Clint Eastwood grudge get the better of him in a war film with several powerhouse set-pieces and no shortage of grand, if messy, ambitions.

Oct 9, 2008 - Nick Rogers

It's neither the abomination that it appeared nor entirely recommendable. Beverly Hills Chihuahua's pedigree, like most family films, is between misery and masterpiece.

Oct 9, 2008 - Nick Rogers

Omar Sosa, jazz player? Too constricting and passive. Omar Sosa, jazz musician? More like it. This Cuban-born artist uses jazz as a philosophy to include global music.

Oct 8, 2008 - Nick Rogers

Fernando Meirelles' uncompromising, if repetitive, adaptation of Blindness employs grueling social scenarios, stylish visuals and Julianne Moore's best work in a decade.

Oct 8, 2008 - Nick Rogers

To make barcodes scary, a thriller needs a pace faster than a busy self-scan checkout. Thankfully, there's no need for a price, or pulse, check on the furious Eagle Eye.

Sep 30, 2008 - Nick Rogers