Carlito's Way: Pacino Delivers A Gripping Comeback
A brisk review praises Al Pacino and Sean Penn in Carlito's Way, calling Pacino at his peak as Carlito Brigante. Brian De Palma's direction is lauded, with Penn’s sly attorney performance and the film’s stylish, tense atmosphere. The 144 minute Universal release is rated R and plays locally.
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Carlito
Edwin Torres
al Pacino
Carlito Brigante
David Kleinfeld
Sean Penn
Colors
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Penn
Cannes Winners Open in Bayou City With Concubine Triumphs
The Best Film award at Cannes was shared by Farewell My Concubine and The Piano. In Bayou City, Concubine earns praise for its direction and acting, while The Piano offers Ada’s awakening tale with Holly Hunter and Sam Neill but draws mixed views from critics. Both films run 119 and 156 minutes respectively, rated R and distributed by Miramax.
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Private Parts and Like Water for Chocolate Reviews Mixed
Howard Stern’s Private Parts receives scathing critique for raunchy humor and crude content with calls to wait for a movie adaptation. Laura Esquivel’s Like Water for Chocolate is praised for its vivid culinary magic and tragic romantic arc across the De la Garza family, with Walden Books noted as a source.
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Simon & Schuster
Fartman
Stern
de la Garza
Mama Elana
Tita
Pedro
Rosaura
Saigon Kick releases Water and tours the U S
Saigon Kick led by Jason Bieler and members Phil Varbone Pete Sykes Dave White and Chris McLernon released their fourth Atlantic album Water and launched a year long tour. A Houston Backstage interview highlighted the band discussing influences writing MTV videos and political themes amid Bosnia coverage.
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Saigon Kick
Jason Bieler
Phil Varbne
Pete Sykes
Dave White
Chris McLernon
Atlantic Records
Houston
Jim Rose Circus Sideshow Prompts Mixed Reactions
A string of extreme performances led by Jim Rose features fakirs who swallow glass, hang objects from body parts, and perform dangerous stunts. Co stars include The Amazing Mr Lifto The Enigma Bebe the Circus Queen Matt Crowley and The Torture King as audiences feel both awe and nausea. Rose tours the United States and will visit Houston soon.
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the Enigma
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Tube
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