The Proposition

"...chosen buck arrives. In a sublimely oddball bit of casting, who should it turn out to be but Doogie..."

June 5, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Les Miserables

"...it's full of rich, dark hues and excellent overall casting that's highlighted by a bulky Neeson as the convict-turned-mayor-turned-redemptive..."

May 1, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

No Looking Back

"...is wonderful as the seductive bad boy, but by casting himself in this role he leaves little doubt as..."

May 1, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Man in the Iron Mask

"...for the musketeers themselves, what must have seemed a casting coup of mammoth proportions doesn't play nearly as well..."

March 13, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Palmetto

"...it just on its own dopey, headstrong merit. The casting of Harrelson in the role of just-this-side-of-stupid Harry is..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Washington Square

"...self-awareness are defining traits, it's hard to imagine a casting decision more disastrous than having her played by someone..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

A Life Less Ordinary

"...everything about A Life Less Ordinary is amiss, from casting on down to story. Its reach exceeds its grasp..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Saint Clara

"...as anything. Perhaps because of the film's unusually prescient casting (Dubinchik is a wonder as Clara, and her friends..."

July 25, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Godfather

The 1972 Best Picture Oscar-winner is a great pulp drama

"...watching one of the great American family melodramas. The casting is nothing to sneeze at either with Marlon Brando..."

March 28, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

That Thing You Do!

"...fading crooners and desperate has-beens along the way. The casting is inspired. Liv Tyler, as the lead singer's girlfriend,..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Flipper

"...by the occasional funny line, beautiful scenery and good casting. Fortunately, the sullen, Gameboy-addicted teen is played by Elijah..."

May 31, 1996 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Mallrats

In his second film, Kevin Smith's jilted heroes assuage their sorrows at the mall.

"...the mall mise-en-scene. Other bits of inspired direction include casting Doherty as Brodie's girlfriend Rene, who's got as much..."

Oct. 20, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Three drag queens become stranded in a small American town when their car breaks down while traveling cross-country.

"...Desert. To Wong Foo screams old-style Hollywood, from its casting of Snipes and Swayze in the lead roles to..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Beyond Rangoon

"...husband and young son at first seems like a casting coup. Arquette is a hot property these days, and..."

Aug. 25, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

The Chinese Feast

"...occasionally parallel those in Hark's martial arts films. The casting of his regular kung-fu actors only serves to reinforce..."

July 28, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Under Siege 2: Dark Territory

"...In one of the year's most unlikely bits of casting, Eric Bogosian, the noted monologist, plays the deranged villain..."

July 21, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

First Knight

"...role of King Arthur may seem like “can't miss” casting, he too disappoints. Personally, I believe that it would..."

July 7, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Amateur

"...etiquette: making the film's narrative just left of center, casting actors with whom you've worked previously, having them deliver..."

June 23, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

The Bridges of Madison County

"...Robert Kincaid. His real stroke of genius, though, was casting Meryl Streep as Francesca Johnson, the story's Italian-born Iowa..."

June 2, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventures of Pecos Bill

"...fill-in-the-blank dialogue and cartoonish Old West characters. Even the casting is hit and miss. Scott Glenn's pencil-thin study in..."

March 24, 1995 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Tom & Viv

"...quite something to watch, but ultimately goes nowhere. The casting of Willem Dafoe as the reserved poet Eliot is..."

March 17, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Rock and Roll Cop

"...new actors coming out of Hong Kong, the inspired casting of established genre vets is just another of the..."

Nov. 18, 1994 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

The Scout

"...like a whiny kid who needs to pee. The casting directors obviously needed a large, strong King Kong type...."

Sept. 30, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

The Shawshank Redemption

Frank Darabont's debut feature based on the Stephen King novella receives a 10th anniversary reissue. The prison drama features standout performances by Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.

"...the stammering inmate Heywood, to Gunton's Warden Norton are casting miracles. Darabont (who previously directed a short film based..."

Sept. 23, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Erotique

"...refuses to play the wordless prostitute roles that the casting agents offer her. The story's appeal is in the..."

Sept. 9, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

There Goes My Baby

"...just let out at Westwood High in Los Angeles, casting the last stragglers from the graduating class of 1965..."

Sept. 9, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The November Men

"...former President Bush. Further layering the story is the casting of both the The November Men's actual director and..."

July 8, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jimmy Hollywood

"...anonymously -- to the inept hands of the LAPD. Casting himself as “Jericho, the cell leader of the Save..."

April 1, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Monkey Trouble

"...very good time, as it turns out. The improbable casting allows Keitel to show off a broad comic side..."

March 25, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Oscar Shorts 1993

"...Directed by: Various. When casting your vote every year in the office Oscar pool,..."

March 18, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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