Robert Rodriguez

Beyond the Multiplex
Quentin Tarantino greets his adoring fans, explains "Death Proof." Plus: Harvey Weinstein slaps down Kurt Russell.
"Grindhouse"
This deliciously depraved B-movie homage is as subtle as a buzz saw headed for a villain's private parts -- and it's rip-roarin' fun!
Beyond the Multiplex
Opening weekend at the Austin filmfest offers a controversial documentary about (not by) Michael Moore, an outrageous horror-comedy by Alan Cumming and a few Tarantino impersonations.
"Sin City"
Bruce Willis, Clive Owen and Mickey Rourke star in this brash, sick-as-hell comic-book noir.
"Once Upon a Time in Mexico"
Robert Rodriguez's gun-slingin', car-chasin' joyous mess of a movie -- featuring Johnny Depp, Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek and more -- is also a political allegory on an epic scale.
"Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams"
Cooler gadgets! Mini-mutants! A mad scientist on a mysterious island! Robert Rodriguez follows up his 2001 smash with another comic fantasy that'll please adults as much as kids.
"Spy Kids"
This surprisingly entertaining movie turns the adults into kids and the kids into adults -- and everyone laughs at the talking toilet.
The Faculty
It may lack the emotional intensity of old-school horror flicks like "Carrie," but "The Faculty" is still bloody good fun.

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