New Reviews: "Highest 2 Lowest," "Americana," "Souleymane's Story"
Spike Lee's reunion with Denzel Washington ain't Kurosawa, but it ain't bad.

Spike Lee's reunion with Denzel Washington ain't Kurosawa, but it ain't bad.
Following up last week's post with a rundown of some excellent news sites, plus a review of one of the year's best movies.
Paul Thomas Anderson's new movie is something to see. So you should see it.
Following last week's post, a round-up of sites and newsletters with an eye toward an eventual unofficial news network. Oh, also a movie recommendation.
A busy and mournful week: Robert Redford died and so did late-night TV as a free market of political comedy. Plus: Some movies to watch.