Sidewalks of New York (15)  Review by Jack Foley  ED BURNS may
now be better known for roles in high profile movies such as
Saving Private Ryan and the more recent 15 Minutes (in which he
starred alongside Robert De Niro), but, as his latest movie
proves, there is far more to him than mere acting.  The
Sidewalks of New York has been written, produced and directed by
Burns (as well as starring) and marks a return to the type of
form which first brought him to attention with the likes of The
Brothers McMullen and She's The One.  That is to say, it's a
thoughtful, provocative and frequently amusing tale about how
people fall in and out of love in a city as big as New York,
though ultimately inconsequential.  Featuring a terrific cast,
including Dennis Farina, Stanley Tucci and Heather Graham, it is
the type of movie that is almost certain to provoke a debate
between the sexes after it has finished and one which, no doubt,
contains at least one pertinent moment for each viewer.  Burns
heads the cast as Tommy, a s