Spy (movie 2015) review: Melissa McCarthy rises to the occasion in Paul Feig’s transgressive feminist comedy. Jason Statham and Miranda Hart costar.
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The Grand Budapest Hotel (movie 2014) review: An excellent Ralph Fiennes shines in Wes Anderson’s visually and thematically expansive feast. Jude Law and Saoirse Ronan costar.
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Gabriel Garko will play Rudolph Valentino (a.k.a. Rodolfo Valentino in places like Italy and Brazil) in a two-part Italian TV movie. To be directed by Alessio Inturri for Mediaset, the…
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MI4: Tom Cruise to save Box Office with Ghost Protocol? + 2 Steven Spielberg flops while Cameron Crowe needs another Jerry Maguire.
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Farrah Fawcett vs. ‘National Enquirer’ & UCLA Medical Center Unprofessionalism + Sally Potter ‘Rage’
In the Los Angeles Times and at ProPublica, Charles Ornstein’s article “Farrah Fawcett: ‘Under a microscope’ and holding onto hope” describes Farrah Fawcett’s fight not only against cancer, but also…
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British cinema is back in full force at this year’s Venice Film Festival According to press reports, among the favorites to win the several Venice 2007 Lions tomorrow are: Best…
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Alfie (movie 2004) review: Jude Law, Marisa Tomei and Susan Sarandon are the highlights in Charles Shyer’s deeply flawed yet moderately entertaining remake of the 1966 classic.
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Closer (movie 2004) review: Julia Roberts is the most effective performer in Mike Nichols’ frustrating study of off-kilter heterosexual relationships. Jude Law costars.
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I Heart Huckabees (movie 2004) review: The all-star ‘existential’ David O. Russell satire is all but unwatchable; its notable moments actually took place behind the scenes.
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Road to Perdition (movie 2002) review: Gaping narrative issues hinder Sam Mendes’ gangster noir, which happens to be a great showcase for stars Tom Hanks and Paul Newman.
Kare Hedebrant and Lina Leandersson. Kare Hedebrant and Lina Leandersson, the stars of Tomas Alfredson’s vampire drama Let the Right One In, arrive for the Jameson Empire Film Awards held…
Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (movie 2004) review: Brad Silberling’s handsomely mounted fantasy adventure is little more than a Jim Carrey mugfest.