Articles written by Margaret Burke

Food, Inc. is a little one-sided, but the awareness it creates far outweighs its bias. Far from anti-meat, it asks the audience simply to be more conscientious.

Jun 28, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Sunshine Cleaning is occasionally inconsistent with its tone and reasoning, but unusual circumstances make it interesting. Emily Blunt and Amy Adams shine.

Jun 22, 2009 - Margaret Burke

J.J. Abrams has himself said he was never a big Star Trek fan. Yet he has managed to re-boot the franchise with tons of action and sizzle.

Jun 17, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Some movies, time reveals, have no business having won Oscars. The Departed is not going to be one of those films.

Jun 16, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Get Smart is so much better than its summer trailer let on--it looks like a typical eye-rollingly lame exercise in obvious humor. But surprisingly, it's pretty cute.

Jun 15, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Lots of places in Fort Worth have a great reputation for barbecue, and seeking them out to verify the rumors was an easy task.

Jun 14, 2009 - Margaret Burke

La Zona is a captivating film about paranoia, class divide, corruption and fear. Far from bleak or heavy--it feels close to the reality of most societies.

Jun 14, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Superb performances and a poignant story are the highlights of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas--complete with an understated James Horner score.

Apr 29, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Two of Fort Worth's best Italian restaurants range from sparse and sleek to graffiti-laden town favorite. The food at both is exceptional.

Apr 21, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Adapted from a novel, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist transcends the shallow high school romance genre to be well-written, (almost) believable and genuinely cute.

Apr 2, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Julia Roberts, despite an Oscar win, is not often seen as a serious actress, but more of a celebrity. This shouldn't always be so, as seen in the following list.

Apr 1, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Project Runway may mask the way they manipulate the drama of the show, but even with this understanding, it makes for undeniably compelling viewing.

Apr 1, 2009 - Margaret Burke

The Starter Wife has a few rough spots, but it's more than worth it for inspired dialogue, intriguing characters.

Mar 30, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Purple Violets is writer/director/actor Ed Burns' eighth feature film. As usual, it's another take (weak on story strong on dialogue) on relationships in New York City.

Mar 12, 2009 - Margaret Burke

The Barbarian Invasions is technically a sequel to Arcands' 1986 Decline of the American Empire, though no prior viewing is necessary and this is a markedly better film.

Mar 10, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Aside from musicals or biopics, there are a plethora of lesser-known films that feature incredible music within the film, making the story resonate more strongly.

Mar 10, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Vier Minuten follows two social misfits within a women's prison as one tries to teach the other piano, with interesting results and amazing performances all around.

Jan 19, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Rachel Getting Married is a very different direction for Hathaway, as the dark past of a troubled girl unfolds during her sister's wedding.

Jan 16, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Milk is notable largely for all the performances, but it is nevertheless a very engaging, heartbreaking true story.

Jan 13, 2009 - Margaret Burke

Gran Torino's pace is impeccable as it slowly unfolds from one story to the next. It's full of moments both funny and charming, but a weighty end makes it unforgettable.

Jan 12, 2009 - Margaret Burke

The Dark Knight is even better than Batman Begins, delivering explosions, tension, good laughs, remarkable performances--most notably Heath Ledger as the Joker.

Jul 20, 2008 - Margaret Burke

The movie based on Bret Easton Ellis's novel about an investment banker who may or may not be living out his violent fantasies about murdering the people around him.

Jul 14, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Waitress is an unusual film, taking a freshly honest look at a woman enduring an unexpected and unwanted pregnancy.

Jul 12, 2008 - Margaret Burke

The traditional fairy tale gets the non-traditional treatment as an animated princess is sent to live-action New York City where they supposedly don't have happy endings.

Jun 18, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Based on real travels and adventures of a young man, this film co-stars Marcia Gay Harden, Catherine Keener, Vince Vaughn, William Hurt and Jena Malone.

Jun 13, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Michael Patrick King writes and directs the long-anticipated big-screen take on the revered HBO series, with a role for newcomer Jennifer Hudson.

May 30, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Multicultural love story follows a family through 25 years as the parents adapt to a new country and their children learn to embrace their heritage.

May 6, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Four women in a prison band unexpectedly break out and find themselves being hunted while their music tops the charts.

May 6, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Monroe and Gable's last film, it's a memorable one with strong performances and a compelling story.

May 6, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Juliet Landau co-stars in this awful horror collage of slasher references--it's a badly executed homage party which may or may not be tongue in cheek. No one cares.

Mar 22, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Five less common cult flicks, all guaranteed to turn your stomach, confuse or shock. All are available on DVD--getting through some of them can be the challenging part.

Mar 11, 2008 - Margaret Burke

A father has to tell his daughters their mother was killed in Iraq. Trapped in denial, he takes them on one last roadtrip.

Mar 6, 2008 - Margaret Burke

A movie about sex and sibling rivalry focusing on Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII, and the role her sister Mary played as the King's mistress.

Mar 6, 2008 - Margaret Burke

The best dramas and comedies to celebrate St Patrick's Day.

Mar 6, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Oscar nominated romantic war drama is gorgeous to look at and heartbreaking in its story.

Mar 5, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Some of these are standard staples of north Texas, but some are lesser known, all recommended by a lifetime resident.

Mar 4, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris and Amy Ryan co-star in this thriller adapted from the Dennis Lehane novels.

Mar 1, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Tommy Lee Jones star in the tensest, most exciting drama all year; gripping suspense, grim fates and fear drive a simple story.

Feb 21, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Deceit and mystery surround a Russian mob family in Northern London; there's great tension, violence and a naked bathhouse fight sequence, all worth checking out.

Feb 21, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Upbeat, positive movies for Valentine's Day that don't involve cheesy romance, unrealistic endings or the idea that you have to be in a relationship to be happy.

Jan 23, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Some times of year are better than others: go for cherry blossoms or fall foliage. Avoid the hot, humid months or Golden Week in May.

Jan 17, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Dean is still damned to Hell and Sam may still be the Anti-Christ. Review of events and spoilers for 2008.

Jan 8, 2008 - Margaret Burke

The writer's strike leaves one show left, but there are rumors and spoilers of what is to come after the tornado.

Jan 3, 2008 - Margaret Burke

Written by Aaron Sorkin, this 2007 film revolves around events in Afghanistan and the Soviet Union in the late 80s. Great performances, humor, mixed with serious events.

Dec 26, 2007 - Margaret Burke

Best outdoor, group dining and romantic steak houses in Dallas, Fort Worth mid-cities.

Dec 13, 2007 - Margaret Burke

House, M.D., starring Hugh Laurie, has made drastic changes so far. Few episodes remain due to the WGA strike.

Dec 11, 2007 - Margaret Burke

Great holiday movies with dark humor, horror and sometimes less-than-cheerful circumstances.

Dec 9, 2007 - Margaret Burke

Five classic holiday movies: cheerful, genuinely sentimental films that celebrate the holiday spirit.

Dec 4, 2007 - Margaret Burke

George C. Scott moves into a new (haunted) house after the death of his wife and daughter ; he is consumed by the house's history and an untold murder.

Oct 15, 2007 - Margaret Burke

Classic 80s horror flick adapted from Stephen King's story and screenplay. Two kids try to escape a werewolf with the help of their uncle.

Oct 15, 2007 - Margaret Burke