When a Stranger Calls

Simon West’s do-over of Fred Walton’s 1979 creepfest – in which babysitter Belle menaced by a stranger with a phone who probably isn’t that guy from Verizon – is a hollow, shallow, and just plain boring exercise in snooziness.

"...probably isn’t that guy from Verizon. And with no Carol Kane on hand (as in the original), this might..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

In the Soup

This Sundance multiaward-winner provides a fantastic showcase for the outsized vitality of Seymour Cassell, who plays a gangster investing in dour screenwriter Steve Buscemi's work.

"...here in a humorous bit as a co-producer with Carol Kane of an access TV show. Shot in stunning..."

Aug. 6, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Office Killer

"...Directed by: Cindy Sherman. Starring: Carol Kane, Molly Ringwald, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Barbara Sukowa, Michael Imperioli,..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Addams Family Values

Uncle Fester finds love.

"...Christopher Lloyd, Joan Cusack, Christina Ricci, Jimmy Workman and Carol Kane. It's a telling point to note that the..."

Nov. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Pallbearer

"...Schwimmer, Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Rapaport, Toni Collette, Michael Vartan, Carol Kane, Bitty Schram and Barbara Hershey. Ross in Hollywood?..."

May 10, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Chilly Scenes of Winter

"...with her stirring and evocative film Hester Street, starring Carol Kane as an Orthodox Jewish woman who comes to..."

June 6, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Pacifier

Vin Diesel plays a Navy SEAL who draws diaper duty.

"...Diesel, Lauren Graham, Faith Ford, Brittany Snow, Max Thieriot, Carol Kane and Brad Garrett. I like Vin Diesel. I..."

March 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Screening Calls

What to see and when and where to see it at SXSW Film 04

"...CosmopolitanD: Nisha Ganatra; with Roshan Seth, Carol Kane, Madhur Jaffrey, Purva Bedi..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature

My First Mister

"...Directed by: Christine Lahti. Starring: Carol Kane, Albert Brooks and Leelee Sobieski. With critics and..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Office Killer

"...laser discs, and DVDs.)Office KillerD: Cindy Sherman (1997); with Carol Kane, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Molly Ringwald, Eric Bogosian. Now more..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Screens Review by Mike Emery

Scrooged

"...Allen, John Forsythe, John Glover, Bobcat Goldthwait, David Johansen, Carol Kane and Robert Mitchum. Murray plays a hard-hearted TV..."

Dec. 18, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

DVDanger: Ava's Possession

SXSW 2015 horror hits VOD

"...AC: How did you get Carol Kane as the witch store owner?..."

March 5, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

Xmas-Rated?

"...exception of a bloated side story about Mother Nature's (Carol Kane) dueling sons, Heatmiser and Snowmiser (Harvey Fierstein and..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Top 10 Festival Films You Haven't Seen Yet

From charming zombies to pompous actors, 10 films to seek in 2019

"...would have been an arthouse smash hit, especially with Carol Kane trading her trademark youthful ditziness for a sad..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

FF2012: Kier-La Janisse is in the House...

…of Psychotic Women

"...a weird movie with such a great performance by Carol Kane. She' so crazy, she's so nuts in the..."

Sept. 20, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Sleepwalk With Me

In his directorial debut, Mike Birbiglia plays a struggling comic who begins sleepwalking shortly after he moves in with his longtime girlfriend.

"...Mike Birbiglia. Starring: Mike Birbiglia, Lauren Ambrose, James Rebhorn, Carol Kane, Loudon Wainwright III, Marc Maron, Alex Karpovsky and..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Breaks the First Wave

'Dredd 3D' and 'The Shining' headline 2012 festival

"...an astronomer who lives with her feral sister Cissy (Carol Kane)...."

July 30, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Expands Film Lineup

'Sleepwalk With Me,' 'Safety Not Guaranteed' added

"...with sleepwalking. Cast: Mike Birbiglia, Lauren Ambrose, James Rebhorn, Carol Kane, Cristin Milioti..."

Feb. 15, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Page Two: A Cheating Top 10

An introduction, then a list of lots of cool things, shoved into 10 slots, that are not necessarily related to 2008

"...Karen Arthur's The Mafu Cage, starring Lee Grant and Carol Kane, is unique unto itself...."

Jan. 2, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Taxi: The Complete Third Season

It could be the series' best

"...bringing in fresh talent for the show's subsequent seasons: Carol Kane, Rhea Perlman, and, most inspired of all, Christopher..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Screens Review by Steve Uhler

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen

Teenager suffers the horrors of moving from New York to New Jersey.

"...Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Adam Garcia, Alison Pill, Glenne Headly, Carol Kane, Eli Marienthal and Megan Fox. Roy E. Disney,..."

Feb. 27, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Instant Classic

Paramount Theatre's Summer 2000 Series

"...D: Woody Allen; with Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Carol Kane, Paul Simon, Christopher Walken. (R, 94 min.)MANHATTAN (1979)..."

May 19, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Jawbreaker

"...Darren Stein. Starring: Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart, P.J. Soles, Carol Kane, Pam Grier, Charlotte Roldan, Ethan Erickson, Chad Christ,..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...D: Cindy Sherman; with Carol Kane, Molly Ringwald, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Barbara Sukowa, Michael Imperioli...."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Scanlines

Trees Lounge

"...D: Steve Buscemi; with Buscemi, Carol Kane, Mark Boone, Jr., Bronson Dudley, Anthony LaPaglia, Michael..."

March 28, 1997 Screens Feature

Trees Lounge

Buscemi wrote, directed, and stars in this penetrating movie about a hopeless alcoholic who nevertheless hopes for something more out of life. The attentions of a lusty 17-year-old (Sevigny) is the last thing this guy needs.

"...Sevigny, Michael Buscemi, Anthony LaPaglia, Elizabeth Bracco, Daniel Baldwin, Carol Kane, Bronson Dudley, Eszter Balint, Kevin Corrigan, Debi Mazar,..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sunset Park

"...Directed by: Steve Gomer. Starring: Rhea Perlman, Fredro Starr, Carol Kane, Terrence Dashon Howard and De'Aundre Bonds. Sunset Park..."

May 3, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Sxsw

"...CAROLYN HESTER: Currently from Los Angeles but raised in Central..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

A Tall Drink of Water

Stars we love at the Paramount Summer Classic Film series

"...– not his best, by the way – overtook Citizen Kane as No. 1 in the Sight and Sound poll,..."

May 16, 2014 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Page Two: Masters and Commanders

Meditations on moving forces

"...Citizen Kane (1941): As with the comments above on Slacker, if..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Column by Louis Black

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