Alexander Payne

"Sideways": Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh shine in this wannabe adult comedy, but director Alexander Payne ("About Schmidt") proves again that he's a pretentious wiseass.; By Charles Taylor Oct 15, 2004
Oscars 2000: Untethered hooters! Suave cocksmiths! But even Billy Crystal and Hilary Swank couldn't save a crushingly boring show.; By Cintra Wilson Mar 27, 2000
Class struggle: The wickedly funny "Election" runs a Pepsodent Reese Witherspoon against Matthew Broderick's rumpled loser.; By Mary Elizabeth Williams Apr 28, 1999

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