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The Privileged Planet (2004)
Shiny and deceptive
For the record I am a university science student (biology) so my views are clear- This movie is based on an Intelligent Design book of the same name (and thus is entirely separate from legitimate scientific films). Check the sources (authors of the book for starters). The fields Richards studied were Philosophy and Theology. Each is a member of the Discovery Institute, which is a Christian think tank, and its purpose is well know just by observing its web presence.
"How our place in the cosmos is designed for discovery."
Regardless of your opinions, for as much as opinion matters in science, don't fool yourself into thinking the purpose here is anything but indoctrination and anti-evolution. If you agree with ID then you'll probably love this movie. If you have an interest in seeing something based on science you might like the films made by PBS such as Evolution, information is easy enough to find with a search engine.
Essentially know what you're watching. Want pretty pictures, selective sound bites, and some misleading 'facts' then have at this film. If you wish to gain some understanding of what we've learned about the universe around us look elsewhere.
Never Been Thawed (2005)
Deliciosly Funny
I just watched this wonderfully humorous film at the Harkins in downtown Tempe, after which The Christers played an entertaining set of four songs. I believe this was featured at the Phoenix film festival and was brought to Harkins. I was pleasantly surprised by this film. Centering around a group of frozen entrée collectors this film leads you in a documentary style through their lives and oddities. If you like the more commercial and prominent funny movies that are churned out one after another in the endlessly unoriginal fashion of all those Ben Stiller pieces of excrement then this movie may be a bit too "edgy" for you. However if you revel in a more unique and (again) "edgy" sort of comedic experience i encourage you to see this, for if you do i venture to say you will thank yourself over and over. I believe this film has a great chance of making it nationally, as i think it's just being seen here in the Phoenix area for the time being. Also, if you are uptight about Christianity you may be offended by some of the content of this movie and some language. If you got through the movie "Saved!" alright you'll make it here. But again, if you do see this movie prepare to have a sore abdomen because you'll be laughing and repeating lines hours later with friends.