Tomato 3.5/4 |
Sacco & Vanzetti (2007) |
"An informative expose' for those naïve enough not to know that the criminal justice system has always been stacked in favor of the rich, the white, and the well-connected." |
Kam Williams |
- |
Salem Witch Trials (2002) |
"Gloria Reuben on Raising the Bar" |
Kam Williams |
Splat 0/4 |
The Salon (2005) |
"The basic idea, here, is that like a barbershop, a salon is a place where sassy sisters feel free to refer to blacks by the N-word, to homosexuals by the f-word, and to make idiotic jokes about Asian accents." |
Kam Williams |
- |
The Savages (2007) |
"If only the film's prevailing tone were optimistic and uplifting, rather than pessimistic and funereal, then there might be more of a reason to recommend such a downer of a flick at holiday time." |
Kam Williams |
- |
Save the Last Dance Collection (2001) |
"Columbus Short" |
Kam Williams |
Tomato 2/4 |
Semi-Pro (2008) |
"True to the Will Ferrell formula, going for the joke trumps plot and character development at every turn, with the trademark humor coming via nonsensical slapstick and such Seventies-era fashion statements as cotton-candy afros and loathsome leisure suit" |
Kam Williams |
Tomato 4/4 |
Senator Obama Goes to Africa (2007) |
"A promising presidential candidate whose stock seemed predestined to rise, judging from the perspective of this impassioned production." |
Kam Williams |
Splat 1/4 |
September Dawn (2007) |
"Released on DVD at probably the worst time for presidential candidate Mitt Romney, September Dawn is a graphic Western which sheds light on a shameful stain on the legacy of the controversial sect that later became the Church of Latter Day Saints." |
Kam Williams |
Splat 1/4 |
Sex and Breakfast (2007) |
"Macaulay Culkin at home but never alone in tepid, group sex saga." |
Kam Williams |
- |
Sex and Death 101 (2008) |
"A kinky dramedy that is every bit as eerily chilling as it is irreverently funny." |
Kam Williams |
- |
Sex and the City - The Movie (2008) |
"Jennifer Hudson" |
Kam Williams |
- |
She's Gotta Have It (1986) |
"Spike Lee's first feature film finally arrives on DVD!" |
Kam Williams |
- |
Shoot 'Em Up (2007) |
"A one-dimensional treat best savored with one's brain on pause." |
Kam Williams |
Tomato 4/4 |
Shortbus (2006) |
"Fetishists are people, too!" |
Kam Williams |
Tomato 2/4 |
Shrek the Third (2007) |
"Enough projectile vomit, fart and poop jokes to keep kids of any age enthralled for ninety-minutes." |
Kam Williams |
- |
The Slammin' Salmon (2009) |
"Vivica A. Fox on Cover" |
Kam Williams |
Splat 1/4 |
Slow Burn (2007) |
"A slow death." |
Kam Williams |
- |
Smart People (2008) |
"Is Ellen Page capable of portraying anything besides a wisecracking, suburban teenager with a major attitude?" |
Kam Williams |
- |
Smokin' Aces (2007) |
"Alicia Keys" |
Kam Williams |
Splat 1/4 |
Smokin' Aces (2007) |
"Not really recommended for the cerebral cineaste, but more for that demographic satiated by bloodlust alone." |
Kam Williams |
Tomato 4/4 |
Snakes on a Plane (2006) |
"The self-explanatory title of this campy disaster flick represents a rare case of cinematic truth-in-advertising, because it's all about snakes on a plane." |
Kam Williams |
Tomato 4/4 |
Something New (2006) |
"Mixing mirth with more sophisticated moments, this delightful romantic romp ultimately triumphs primarily because of the easy-going screen chemistry generated by Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker." |
Kam Williams |
- |
Something New (2006) |
"Mike Epps on Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" |
Kam Williams |
- |
Soul Food - The Complete Series (2000) |
"Boris Kodjoe on All about Us" |
Kam Williams |
Splat 0/4 |
Spark (1998) |
"Shot on the cheap in what appears to be an abandoned ghost town, it looks like the only thing they bothered to budget for was cuss words." |
Kam Williams |
Tomato 4/4 |
Speaking Freely - Vol. 1: John Perkins (2007) |
"Despite death threats, in this revealing expose' former 'Economic Hit Man' John Perkins details exactly how America goes about cheating less powerful nations, exploiting their citizens while helping itself to their natural resources." |
Kam Williams |
Tomato 4/4 |
Spider-Man 2 (2004) |
" Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man wrestling with demons, literally and figuratively!" |
Kam Williams |
Tomato 3/4 |
Spider-Man 3 (2007) |
"Like Woody Allen in a mask and stretchy pants, he's your friendly neurotic Spider-Man." |
Kam Williams |
Tomato 3/4 |
Spider-Man 3 (2007) |
"Like Woody Allen in a mask and stretchy pants, he's your friendly neurotic Spider-Man." |
Kam Williams |
Tomato 2/4 |
SportsCentury Greatest Athletes - Barry Bonds (2007) |
"Barry whines a lot about not being able to take the abuse anymore, which definitely did not engender any feelings of empathy in this viewer." |
Kam Williams |
- |
Stalags (2008) |
"Documentary examines Nazi-themed pornography popularized in Israel in the Sixties." |
Kam Williams |
- |
Steve Harvey - Still Trippin' |
"Overall, the back-to-blue material Steve Harvey still rates an A." |
Kam Williams |
Splat 0/4 |
Stomp The Yard (2007) |
"A United Negro College Fund PSA for anyone interested in obtaining a Ph.D. in bling and booty calls. A mind is a terrible thing to lose." |
Kam Williams |
- |
Stomp The Yard (2007) |
"Laz Alonso on Fast & Furious" |
Kam Williams |
- |
Stop-Loss (2008) |
"A compelling saga which compassionately establishes that veterans of the Iraq conflict shouldn't have to be wounded physically to be considered damaged goods." |
Kam Williams |
Tomato 4/4 |
Strange Circus (2005) |
"This imaginative mystery is not shy about exploring any taboo while walking a fine line between surrealism and sensuality." |
Kam Williams |
- |
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) |
"An epic battle of good versus evil so undermined by cheesy special effects and corny dialogue that the spectacle adds up to an experience that is best described as laughable." |
Kam Williams |
- |
Street Kings (2008) |
"When you have trouble reading a hero's motivations at every turn, the result is a comical headscratcher like this unmitigated mess." |
Kam Williams |
- |
Sublime (2007) |
"Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs" |
Kam Williams |
Tomato 4/4 |
Summer '04 (2006) |
"As twisted and steamy a psychological thriller as you could hope to find, provided you're not put off by the pedophilia coursing through this intriguing romantic roundelay." |
Kam Williams |
- |
Summer of Sam (1999) |
"Spike Lee on Miracle at St. Anna" |
Kam Williams |
Tomato 4/4 |
Superbad (2007) |
"A relentlessly-raunchy cross between American Pie and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, a laugh out loud teensploit that's every bit as funny as either of those classics." |
Kam Williams |
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