The Electric Horseman

The Pollack hero undergoes a ritualized breaking-in: He begins as a handsome loner, self-sufficient and set in his ways. In that most major directors set out to honor their audiences' inner 13-year-olds, it may well be the most revolutionary thing Sydney Pollack has ever done. ... Full Review

The Electric Horseman is a film more pleasant than of great quality, spinning a yarn about a lonesome cowboy finding meaning to his existence when his days of glory are all behind him. Director Pollack ( Tootsie , The Firm ) gets the story, but at the same time, big name stars and corny comedy do impede the overall message, and whatever sense of weight the film might have had is mostly lost behind predictable romance and silly car chases. ... Full Review

If " The Electric Horseman " has a flaw, it's that the movie's so warm and cozy it can hardly be electrifying. And although we are never for a moment in doubt about the happy ending, there is a certain basic suspense as Redford and Fonda head for the hills and the evil corporation follows by helicopter. ... Full Review

Even if you wouldn't be caught dead wearing it, it's impossible not to appreciate the fine artistry and glitzy bravado of the purple Western-cut suit elaborately decorated with gold lame eagles, flower-adorned lapels and plenty of twinkling rhinestones. ... Full Article

Nelson's first name really is Willie. Not William. Just Willie. That's about the simplest fact about this complex American musical icon, which means it's a herculean task to put the singer/songwriter into context. ... Full Article

This didn't drain much brain power: Your favorite celeb with Austin ties, with 47 percent of the vote, was none other than the Red-Headed Stranger. ... Full Article