Preston Sturges

TV or Not TV?

Flick Pick

The Sin of Harold Diddlebock

Best Denver film festival sleeper

Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald, Japan

On Deck

Something to look forward to in 2008: Clint Eastwood's Changeling.

Swing Vote

Presidential candidates vie (and pander and plead) for one heart and mind in Swing Vote.

Author! Author!

Where to make book

Weird and Wonderful

A look back at the year's flick picks.

Bad News With Al

A look back at the year's flick picks.

Weird and Wonderful

A look back at the year's flick picks.

Ain't No Sunshine

"What's Wrong With America" indie comedy reveals what's wrong with indie comedies.

From Russia, Without Love

This post-Soviet sitcom isn't worth Putin up with.

On the Records

Backbeat contributors reflect on the releases that helped them survive the year 2000.

A Tribute to Lovable Losers

In Crooks, Allen produces a lovable, relaxed—although not uproarious—comedy.

A Man's Home...

In Crooks, Allen produces a lovable, relaxed—although not uproarious—comedy.

Two If by Sea!

In Crooks, Allen produces a lovable, relaxed—although not uproarious—comedy.

An Attempt at Savage Wit

In Crooks, Allen produces a lovable, relaxed—although not uproarious—comedy.

Closet Case

In Crooks, Allen produces a lovable, relaxed—although not uproarious—comedy.

Gabby Haze

In Crooks, Allen produces a lovable, relaxed—although not uproarious—comedy.

Choosing Sides

In Crooks, Allen produces a lovable, relaxed—although not uproarious—comedy.

POOR UNCLE ALBERT

In Crooks, Allen produces a lovable, relaxed—although not uproarious—comedy.

THE LOVE VOTE

In Crooks, Allen produces a lovable, relaxed—although not uproarious—comedy.