The Baader Meinhof Complex The Baader Meinhof Complex is the story of the rise and fall of Red Army Faction (RAF) members in post-Nazi Germany. The gripping, retelling is hypnotic and terrifying. The RAF’s ability to rally the youth and stir the emotions of the general public in their favor is still frightening today. Baader Meinhof covers an extensive period of time and can be a bit confusing, but this historical docudrama will send chills down your spine! Grade: B+
Capitalism: A Love Story
The movie’s title should be changed to Capitalism: Moore’s patronizing beliefs spewed to an audience of 10-year-olds. Viewers are cognizant that Moore will give a one-sided, slanted view, but the first third of this movie was Moore’s voice-over backed by old movie and television footage. Give me a break … with all of the technological advances and real-life footage available, Moore could have found a better way to tell this story. However, the last third of the film, offered some redeeming value as it managed to splice in some tragic real-life stories of blue-collar Americans workers and their economic misfortunes. Grade: C
Rewind of the Week: Rules of Attraction
The “Beek” definitely wanted off the Creek in this one! For those of you who were not Dawson's Creek fans … this means, Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek went against casting, and played an angry, womanizing drug dealer. Jessica Biel also rebelled against her squeaky clean image (at the time) and played a popular college co-ed who sleeps with anyone and everyone. Two “good” actors playing “bad” is the formula for fun. This sexually charged romp from 2002, is wickedly entertaining, dark and boasts a killer New-Wave soundtrack. Grade: B
Posted 10/20/09
