From Deseret News archives:
On the screen
NEW FILMS FRIDAY ANOTHER GAY MOVIE — * — Some of this painfully unfunny, gay-centric comedy's more graphic material wouldn't be out of place in soft-core porn. Complete review on Page W6. Running time: 92 minutes. Not rated, probable NC-17 (vulgarity, sex, nudity, profanity, drugs, slapstick violence).
LEONARD COHEN: I'M YOUR MAN — *** — As stirring as the musical performances in this concert film/documentary are, you'll probably find yourself wishing that it was Cohen doing his songs instead of others. Complete review on Page W4. Running time: 103 minutes. PG-13 (profanity, nude artwork, drugs).
SKETCHES OF FRANK GEHRY — *** — Architect Frank Gehry turns out to be the most truthful and brutally honest commentator on his work. He's refreshingly unpretentious, just like this documentary. Complete review on Page W5. Running time: 83 minutes. PG-13 (profanity)
STEP UP — ** — The by-the-numbers plot causes crucial stumbles and slips that this dance drama just can't afford. Complete review on Page W3. Running time: 98 minutes. PG-13 (violence, profanity, vulgarity, nude artwork).
ZOOM — Tim Allen plays a retired superhero who now instructs would-be crime fighters in this comedy based on the "Zoom's Academy" comic series. Not screened; to be reviewed next week. Running time: 89 minutes. PG (violence, vulgarity, profanity).
MIDNIGHT MOVIE
SLC PUNK! — * 1/2 —This cheeky look at Utah's '80s-period punk scene is pretty heavy-handed. Running time: 97 minutes. R (profanity, vulgarity, drug use, violence, sex). (Tonight and Saturday, Tower)
KIDS' MATINEES
ANASTASIA — ** 1/2 —The animation on this cartoon feature is a bit inconsistent, but the all-star voice cast helps. Running time: 94 minutes. G (violence). (Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., SCERA, Orem)
CHARLOTTE'S WEB — *** — A great voice cast and catchy songs make this animated version of the E.B. White tale memorable. Running time: 94 minutes. G. (Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m., Towne Cinemas, American Fork)
CHURCH BALL —** — This sports comedy relies on too much dumb and low-brow humor. Running time: 91 minutes. PG (violence, vulgarity, brief drugs). (Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m., SCERA, Orem)
ICE AGE — *** — Fox Animation's Oscar winner is a familiar, but still fun comedy. Running time: 81 minutes. PG (animated violence, vulgarity). (Tuesday, 10 a.m., Sandy 9)
