SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...nursing home. Cast: Vera Farmiga, Christopher Plummer, Lewis MacDougall, Bobby Cannavale, Kristen Schaal, Dolly Wells, Yahya Abdul-Mateen, Christopher Lloyd,..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Fading Gigolo

John Turturro directs himself and Woody Allen in this movie that gently cruises but but never drives it home.

"...Allen, Vanessa Paradis, Liev Schreiber, Sharon Stone, Sofía Vergara, Bob Balaban and Jill Scott...."

May 9, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

DVD Watch: 'A Monster in Paris'

Shout! Factory releases a smooth new kids' instaclassic

"...stars the vocal talents of Adam Goldberg, Jay Harrington, Bob Balaban, Sean Lennon, Vanessa Paradis, Danny Huston, and Catherine..."

April 16, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

IFP Gotham Awards Announced

Linklater, Zellners among Texans who score nods

"...McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Jason Schwartzman, Bob Balaban (Focus Features)..."

Oct. 18, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Recounting Recount

Laura Dern's outrageous "Kitty" Harris hits the mark.

"...Kevin Spacey, Denis Leary, Bob Balaban all deliver thoughtful performances, but the film belongs..."

June 18, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

For Your Consideration

Although it attempts to skewer Hollywood, this new comedy from Christopher Guest, and his loyal troupe of improv actors doesn’t have even a drop of affection for its characters.

"...Directed by: Christopher Guest. Starring: Christopher Guest, Bob Balaban, Eugene Levy, Michael McKean, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey,..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Capote

While Capote is a good film, it hasn’t closed the book on the subject, even though the performances are undeniably great.

"...Catherine Keener, Clifton Collins Jr., Chris Cooper, Bruce Greenwood, Bob Balaban, Amy Ryan and Mark Pellegrino. When news broke..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

TV Eye

In an unusual union between an indie-rooted movie network and another cable network specializing in sensational courtroom dramas comes a sustained, multifaceted discussion on one of the most pressing issues of our time: free speech

Dec. 10, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Girlfriends

"...Starring: Melanie Mayron, Anita Skinner, Eli Wallach, Christopher Guest, Bob Balaban, Amy Wright and Viveca Lindfors. Claudia Weill's movie..."

May 23, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Best in Show

In Guest's parodic hands, the Westminster Dog Show goes to the hounds.

"...Catherine O'Hara, Patrick Crenshaw, John Michael Higgins, Michael McKean, Bob Balaban, Jennifer Coolidge, Michael Hitchcock, Parker Posey and Jane..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Instant Classic

Paramount Theatre's Summer 2000 Series

"...Ken Russell; with William Hurt, Blair Brown, Charles Haid, Bob Balaban, Drew Barrymore. (R, 102 min.) Although it's hard..."

May 19, 2000 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Altered States

In this uneasy blend of the extreme visuals of director Ken Russell and the bloated dramaturgy of writer Paddy Chayefsky (who disowned this adaptation of his novel), Hurt plays an agnostic psychophysiologist who’s willing to try anything to find life’s answers: sensory deprivation tanks, mushrooms, you name it.

"...Directed by: Ken Russell. Starring: William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid and Drew Barrymore. Hard to believe..."

Dec. 2, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

September Previews

"...D: Peter Kassovitz; with Robin Williams, Alan Arkin, Bob Balaban, Michael Jeter, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Liev Schreiber...."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Director's Cut

"...Richard Dreyfuss, Francois Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon and Bob Balaban. Reported to be neither the original releaseor the..."

July 29, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Deconstructing Harry

"...Woody Allen. Starring: Woody Allen, Caroline Aaron, Kirstie Alley, Bob Balaban, Richard Benjamin, Eric Bogosian, Billy Crystal, Judy Davis,..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Waiting for Guffman

Guest's mockumentary tracks visiting drama teacher Corky St. Clair's biggest challenge: creating a workable musical revue celebrating his Missouri town's sesquicentennial using only local players.

"...Guest, Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Bob Balaban, Lewis Arquette, Brian Doyle-Murray and Matt Keeslar. In..."

March 28, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

For Love Or Money

"...Sonnenfeld. Starring: Michael J. Fox, Gabrielle Anwar, Anthony Higgins, Bob Balaban, Michael Tucker, Dan Hedaya, Fyvush Finke and Udo..."

Oct. 8, 1993 Movie Review by Louis Black

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"...a Bohemian Who Stayed on Too Long," by Dan Balaban, Village Voice, August 1957]..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

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