Articles written by Randy Walden

"No Country for Old Men" wins Best Picture in bumpy but fresh post-strike awards show.

Feb 25, 2008 - Randy Walden

Gordon Pinsent delivers an amazingly textured performance, backed up by refreshing ensemble work with Olympia Dukakis and relative newcomer Kristen Thomson.

Feb 18, 2008 - Randy Walden

Cate Blanchett reprises her role as the Virgin Queen, and Clive Owen stars as the privateering Walter Raleigh, but pomp and circumstance take the lead.

Feb 18, 2008 - Randy Walden

Ellen Page sparkles as the title character in this funny, heartfelt drama.

Jan 28, 2008 - Randy Walden

Themes of power, family, faith and progress collide in one man's despotic struggle in the turn-of-the-century oil business.

Jan 28, 2008 - Randy Walden

An outstanding script, along with strong performances and direction, make this off-beat film come alive.

Jan 18, 2008 - Randy Walden

Despite impeccable performances and direction, this hyper-violent drama can't overcome the moral vacuum it wallows in.

Jan 11, 2008 - Randy Walden

Nicole Kidman and Dakota Blue Richards give captivating performances in Chris Weitz's adaptation of Philip Pullman's novel.

Dec 11, 2007 - Randy Walden

Mannered performances and Mike Newell's heavy-handed direction lack the subtlety of magical realism.

Dec 8, 2007 - Randy Walden

Since only 12 percent of Internet users trust blogs as a news source, bloggers who want to be taken seriously need to adopt serious standards.

Oct 23, 2007 - Randy Walden

In the face of dwindling newspaper readership, and increasing suspicion that media organizations don't care about the people, blogs can stimulate public discourse.

Oct 17, 2007 - Randy Walden

From the writer of The Motorcycle Diaries, this uneven movie delves into the sordid world of human trafficking.

Oct 1, 2007 - Randy Walden

Richard Gere and Terrence Howard star in this spotty drama-cum-black comedy about three journalists searching for an infamous Bosnian war criminal.

Sep 22, 2007 - Randy Walden

Based on a true story, Paul Haggis' gripping film about the psychological effects of war, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron and Susan Sarandon.

Sep 22, 2007 - Randy Walden

Lush cinematography and enchanting moments from Claire Danes and Michelle Pfeiffer add a few sparks to Matthew Vaughn's otherwise lackluster movie.

Sep 18, 2007 - Randy Walden

The American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Privacy Information Center warn of the potential for privacy abuses stemming from new systems and proposed methods.

Sep 14, 2007 - Randy Walden

Consumers need to be more proactive, and stronger laws are needed, to protect privacy in the information age.

Sep 6, 2007 - Randy Walden

Protecting the environment shouldn't be treated like a noble pipe-dream, but a fundamental human rights concern.

Aug 14, 2007 - Randy Walden