The Wrestler Rises Again in You Cannot Kill David Arquette

The actor’s return to the ring in search of wrestling respect

"...It wasn’t fair. On April 6, 2000, actor David Arquette became World Championship Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion and,..."

Aug. 29, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Ring

An urban myth about a videotape that causes the death of anyone who watches it is given a good workout in this American remake of the Japanese horror sensation.

"...Directed by: Gore Verbinski. Starring: Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Brian Cox and David Dorfman...."

Oct. 18, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Life of David Gale

"...Directed by: Alan Parker. Starring: Kevin Spacey, Kate Winslet, Laura Linney, Gabriel Mann, Rhona..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Ring Two

Narrative listlessness and a lack of scares makes this mother-and-son reunion a shabby affair.

"...Directed by: Hideo Nakata. Starring: Naomi Watts, Simon Baker, David Dorfman, Sissy Spacek, Elizabeth..."

March 25, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wild Bill Gets in the Ring

Rock opera births boxing video trilogy

"...directed by Ogden’s longtime video guru Will Martin and featuring animation by Luke Litman, were largely shot at Richard..."

Sept. 18, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

As Both Writer and Editor, David Levithan Is at the Heart of the Explosion of Queer YA Literature

Young stories, queer voices at the Texas Book Festival

"...several newer authors on the queer YA fiction scene, David Levithan, an editor with Scholastic and author of Answers..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Arts Feature by James Scott

Ring in the HollyDaze

Holiday Movie Previews

"...keep pace. Multiplying faster than partridges in pear trees, during the next five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bedside Manner: Let Freedom Ring

The latest invasion of privacy, another Chronicle bedside table.

"...borrowed paperback edition of Cloud Atlas by the young David Mitchell (Random House), this collection makes other writers trudge..."

Nov. 15, 2010 Books Post by Anne Harris

Rings

Japanese horror franchise reboot falls flat

"...Directed by: F. Javier Gutiérrez. Starring: Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Alex Roe, Johnny Galecki, Vincent..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Redbelt

Although David Mamet's new film, which is set in the mixed-martial arts fight world, contains all the storyteller's familiar motifs, Redbelt may also represent his most commercial venture yet.

"...Directed by: David Mamet. Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Emily Mortimer, Alice Braga, Tim..."

May 9, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

School Ties

"...Directed by: Robert Mandel. Starring: Brendan Fraser, Chris O'Donnell, Matt Damon, Andrew Lowery and..."

Sept. 18, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Future of Health Care?

Dell and Central Health "re-think" the way we provide – and pay for – health care

"...For roughly an hour, they skimmed through patient records, considering both the monochrome images on the screen – knees,..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Scary Movie 3

Third outing is 90% chaff, 10% wit, and pure Children of the Corny.

"...Directed by: David Zucker. Starring: Anna Faris, Charlie Sheen, Anthony Anderson, Pamela..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Carman: The Champion

"...Directed by: Lee Stanley. Starring: Romeo Fabian, Jed Allan, Jeremy Williams, Patricia Manterola, Michael..."

March 9, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Annapolis

Annapolis is a thick but hardly meaty slice of old-school Hollywood hokum.

"...Directed by: Justin Lin. Starring: James Franco, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Wilmer Calderon, Donnie..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Spartan

This crackling good David Mamet movie starring Val Kilmer is one if the writer-director's best efforts.

"...Directed by: David Mamet. Starring: Val Kilmer, Derek Luke, William H. Macy,..."

March 12, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Alarmist

"...Directed by: Evan Dunsky. Starring: David Arquette, Stanley Tucci, Kate Capshaw, Mary Mccormack, Ryan..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

High School High

"...Directed by: Hart Bochner. Starring: Jon Lovitz, Tia Carrere, Mekhi Phifer, Guillermo Diaz, John..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dog Days

By-the-numbers summer rom-com has more going for it than just puppers

"...Directed by: Ken Marino. Starring: Nina Dobrev, Vanessa Hudgens, Finn Wolfhard, Eva Longoria, Tig..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

When Did You Last See Your Father?

Based on British poet Blake Morrison’s written memoir, this film is a very particular yet universal story about the eternal knot between fathers and sons.

"...Directed by: Anand Tucker. Starring: Colin Firth, Jim Broadbent, Juliet Stevenson, Gina McKee, Sarah..."

July 4, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

American Pie 2

"...Directed by: James B. Rogers. Starring: Jason Biggs, Shannon Elizabeth, Mena Suvari, Tara Reid, Eddie..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Before Sunrise

Richard Linklater takes one of the oldest romantic formulas in the book – strangers on a train – and creates a soulful melding of hearts, minds, and camera.

"...Directed by: Richard Linklater. Starring: Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke. Strangers on a train-..."

Jan. 27, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Spare Parts

This movie about undocumented teens building an attention-grabbing robot stands and delivers.

"...Directed by: Sean McNamara. Starring: George Lopez, Marisa Tomei, Carlos PenaVega, David del Rio,..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Sleight

A street magician must save his kidnapped sister

"...Directed by: J.D. Dillard. Starring: Jacob Latimore, Seychelle Gabriel, Dulé Hill, Storm Reid, Sasheer..."

May 5, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon

A wickedly entertaining postmodern take on the hallowed, Eighties-era slasher flicks.

"...Directed by: Scott Glosserman. Starring: Nathan Baesel, Angela Goethals, Krissy Carlson, Robert Englund, Zelda..."

March 16, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The saga ends (and ends) back in the Shire where it began.

"...Directed by: Peter Jackson. Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Viggo Mortensen, Sean..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Cruel Intentions

In its fourth film rendition, Les Liaisons Dangereuses is adapted for the high-school set.

"...Directed by: Roger Kumble. Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair,..."

March 5, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

House Speaker Fight Changes Card

Far right changes challenger to Straus to lead Texas House

"...Straus will be looking to beat down sophomore Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, in his quest to retain leadership of..."

Dec. 13, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Bank Job

When a gang of thieves break into some London safe-deposit boxes, they enter a world of police corruption, financial malfeasance, sexual degeneracy, political conspiracy, murder, torture, and upper-class salaciousness.

"...Directed by: Roger Donaldson. Starring: Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows, Stephen Campbell Moore, Daniel Mays,..."

March 7, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Blood Diamond

This action-packed take on the issue of blood diamonds is an example of social critique masquerading as cineplex fodder.

"...Directed by: Edward Zwick. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, Arnold Vosloo, Antony..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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