1. life as a house - although the director shoots for realism in this movie that has an interesting premise, the sexual content is unecessary for the advancement of the plot.

2. about schmidt - is this nicholson's best film of his career? it might be. only bright part of the script, though, is the ending of the film.

3. frida - good job by director julie taymor. decent acting. very poor script.

4. i am sam - sean penn is interesting to watch, but why not let a mentally challenged actor play the leading role?

douglas stambler
(durango, colorado)