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Story never grows old: 'Peter Pan' still enchants viewers

By Leslie Williams | January 16, 2004

We all know the story of Peter Pan. We grew up with him, probably first seeing him in the Disney animated version and seeing the story with a new spin with Robin Williams in "Hook." We know the story of Wendy and her brothers, Captain Hook and his ruffian crew of pirates, Princess Tiger Lily and her tribe and the little fairy Tinkerbell. This new version of the film will not change the plot line from the one you are familiar with.

Film probes meaning of life, not 'Without' sorrow

By Leslie Williams | November 21, 2003

I was not prepared for "My Life Without Me." I'm not sure if anyone can be prepared for it; while it may be a film that no one is ready for, it is also a film to which everyone should be exposed. "My Life Without Me" tells the story of Ann (Sarah Polley, "The Sweet Hereafter"), a 23-year-old mother of two.

Even flow: Penn guides 'Mystic River'

By Leslie Williams | October 31, 2003

I went to see "Mystic River" for two main reasons: Sean Penn and Clint Eastwood. Of course there were a few other reasons, among them Kevin Bacon, Tim Robbins, Laura Linney and Marcia Gay Harden.

'Cold Creek Manor' drowns in predictability

By Leslie Williams | October 3, 2003

If you are thinking about going to see "Cold Creek Manor," don't. If you, like I was, are fooled by the previews into thinking that this film looks exciting and frightening, or even just entertaining, please allow me to pull the wool off of your eyes.

'Under' spell of 'Sun'-drenched comedy

By Leslie Williams | October 3, 2003

Most romantic comedies aren't worth seeing on the big screen. They are nice to rent on a rainy day but not worth shelling out eight dollars to see in the theater; light-hearted romances are too formulaic to be interesting or true to life. "Under the Tuscan Sun," however, is an above-average romantic comedy.

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