Articles published by Sam Nicholas

9/23/2004
Thriller of the year?
In his latest film, director Michael Mann ("Ali," "The Insider") makes a conscious return to the stylized neon cityscapes and existentialist themes that served him so well in his earlier work, including TV series "Miami Vice," 1986 serial killer thriller "Manhunter," and, most recognizably here,...
10/9/2003
The Terminator is back
In a summer filled with sequels, Terminator 3, along with The Matrix Reloaded, had the most to live up to. Like The Matrix, T2 had represented a quantum leap in Blockbuster cinema, with groundbreaking use of computer effects, and heavyweight, edge-of-your-cinema-seat action sequences. This was...
9/25/2003
The world will end in 28 days. Donnie must save it.
Donnie Darko, writer-director Richard Kelly's stunning directorial debut, is a film that almost defies description.