NPR Columns: Movie ReviewsReviews of new movies, classic and art films, foreign films, and popular movies. Featuring Bob Mondello, Kenneth Turan, David Edelstein, and Mark Jenkins.In Chilly 'Transsiberian,' An Endlessly Twisty Ride- July 31, 2008 In a summer of forward-looking superhero films and sci-fi flicks, Transsiberian revives the Russian crime drama. This cool thriller offers it all: seedy mobsters, stunning snowscapes and even a suitcase full of babushka dolls.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93098249&ft=1&f=4467349 In 'Swing Vote,' A Civics Lesson, Hollywood Style- July 31, 2008 Just in time for the political conventions: a morally muddled attempt to pay Capra-esque tribute to America's democracy. Kevin Costner plays a 50-something buffoon with arrested development.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93098093&ft=1&f=4467349 'Brideshead': A Shorter Visit To A Grand Old Place- July 25, 2008 Purists, fear not: The new film of the Evelyn Waugh novel is visually sumptuous and largely stays true to its source. And Bob Mondello says this two-hour take on the classic tale provides new insights on character.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92780897&ft=1&f=4467349 'X-Files' Movie A Thriller Don't You Believe It- July 24, 2008 More sentimental than spooky, the second X-Files film asks not whether you believe in alien life or vast government conspiracies, but if you believe in life after love.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92775080&ft=1&f=4467349 'Step Brothers': A Family Affair Worth Skipping- July 24, 2008 The Talladega Nights team reunites for some rudimentary plotting and an abundance of anatomical humor, courtesy of two whiny man-children: To critic Cynthia Fuchs, that all adds up to "tedious."http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92781213&ft=1&f=4467349 'Man On Wire': Defying Gravity And Time- July 24, 2008 With a tightly woven narrative, James Marsh's superb documentary studies Philippe Petit's high-wire walk between the Twin Towers. Critic David Edelstein says the film is often awe-inducing.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92882451&ft=1&f=4467349 |