The real mystery of this sequel is how Steve Martin could make such a painfully unfunny movie.
By Mary Elizabeth Williams Feb 6, 2009
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Too much narrative trickery takes away from the real talent in this post-9/11 thriller, Don Cheadle and Saïd Taghmaoui.
By Stephanie Zacharek
August 27, 2008
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Remember when Steve Martin, Albert Brooks and Woody Allen were funny? What on earth happened to our favorite funnymen?
By Stephanie Zacharek
February 10, 2006
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Is there anything more torturous than watching a waxwork Steve Martin woo Claire Danes?
By Andrew O'Hehir
October 21, 2005
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Bugs and Daffy invade the real Hollywood in this manic farce from director Joe Dante -- but the result is an exhausting mess.
By Charles Taylor
November 14, 2003
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The hero of this tender novella hates curbs and worships a Realtor he's never spoken to. But in his universe of light bulbs and Rite-Aid stores, wonderful things happen.
October 28, 2003
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J-Lo nixes Hooters for Ben, Nicole and Daniel Day-Lewis talk about the war and the menu changes on The Hill. Plus: "60 Minutes" creater blasts Clinton/Dole debate
By Karen Croft
March 10, 2003
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Why are white guys who can't dance still funny? In this shameful Steve Martin bomb, they're not.
By Charles Taylor
March 7, 2003
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End your butchering ways, Moby tells turkey basters; Bobby Brown gives up the goods; a J.Lo by any other name ...
By Amy Reiter
November 8, 2002
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Hurley hounded by stalker on day of son's birth; Billy Bob gets feisty about immigration trouble; Ozzy Osbourne gets White House invite; Lewinsky "not so dumb," says Lewinsky.
By Amy Reiter
April 5, 2002
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Steve Martin and Helena Bonham Carter star in a toothless thriller about a dentist who takes on the wrong patient.
By Stephanie Zacharek
November 19, 2001
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Actor gives mouth-to-mouth, revives fan; Jacko remains upright; Steve Martin on Heche: a "dim, dim memory."
By Amy Reiter
September 11, 2001
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Salon's TV picks for Tuesday, July 24, 2001
By Joyce Millman
July 24, 2001
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Readers respond to recent People stories.
March 16, 2001
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The one-time madcap comic deity has become the distinguished elder
statesman of humor. Hey, that's not funny!
By Stephen Lemons
March 13, 2001
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Steve Martin's first novella, "Shopgirl," revolves around a lonely wallflower glove-counter attendant.
Read by Steve Martin
October 26, 2000
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Salon's TV picks for Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000
By Joyce Millman
October 12, 2000
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Tobey Maguire heroically squeezes into the Spidey suit; Chevy Chase gets dissed by an upstart; Angelina Jolie gets snobby about snobs; and more. Plus: Julia Roberts tired of her Bratt?
By Amy Reiter
August 1, 2000
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Seedy sex scene sliced from new Jim Carrey movie? Liv Tyler stars in the erotic dreams of Rebecca Romijn-Stamos; Darva doffs her duds. Plus: Did former "Survivor" contestant reveal show's winner?
By Amy Reiter
June 28, 2000
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Salon's TV picks for Thursday, March 23, 2000
By Joyce Millman
March 23, 2000
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Right-wing Catholic David Weyrich prints all the news that fits his agenda.
By Stephen Lemons
March 20, 2000
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All I needed were a few pithy comments from celebs on the subject of sports gear. After hundreds of messages, I've finally realized that Hollywood doesn't like me.
By Stephanie Gregory
March 13, 2000
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Unlike 1998, no egos run amok.
By Craig Offman
November 19, 1999
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A birthday bash with George Lucas, Mike Myers, Trey Parker and Jewel. Plus: Ron "The Hedgehog" Jeremy, Joey Buttafuoco, a white supremacist and a baffled Japanese guest dine at Jerry's Famous.
By David Goodman
November 5, 1999
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Raging tempests: Natural, cultural, political and cinematic.
By Camille Paglia
September 22, 1999
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