Heath Ledger, 1979-2008

'Brokeback' legend Ledger dead at 28.

"...get up a few links for anyone breezing through. Heath Ledger is dead at the age of 28...."

Jan. 22, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

A Knight's Tale

This warped medieval yarn about a peasant who passes himself off as a knight glides by on a funny, friendly, goofy sort of goodness.

"...Directed by: Brian Helgeland. Starring: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany, Shannyn Sossamon,..."

May 11, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Four Feathers

"...Directed by: Shekhar Kapur. Starring: Heath Ledger, Wes Bentley, Djimon Hounsou, Michael Sheen, Kate Hudson,..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Dark Knight

The visuals soar and Heath Ledger's Joker is magnificent, although this Batman movie is grim and chilly, as if made for our age of anxiety.

"...Directed by: Christopher Nolan. Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine,..."

July 18, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Candy

Despite sporting Heath Ledger and Abbie Cornish as a pair of Australian junkies increasingly on the outs with family, reality, and rent, Candy is a washout.

"...Directed by: Neil Armfield. Starring: Heath Ledger, Abbie Cornish, Geoffrey Rush, Tony Martin, Noni Hazlehurst..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Order

Mysterious doings in a Catholic sect, on the whole more silly than scary.

"...Directed by: Brian Helgeland. Starring: Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Mark Addy, Benno Fürmann and Peter..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Casanova

Hallström’s latest is fine but unambitious, content with what it is – an arthouse trifle with tricorner hats, corsets, and powdered wigs.

"...Directed by: Lasse Hallström. Starring: Heath Ledger, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons, Oliver Platt, Lena Olin..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

The real Parnassus of this story is director Terry Gilliam, who salvaged his movie despite the sudden death of his star, Heath Ledger, midway through shooting.

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam. Starring: Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield,..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

I'm Not There

This meditation on Bob Dylan is infused with love – not the slavish kind but a true-eyed tribute to the artist who belongs to nobody and everybody at once.

"...Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere, Heath Ledger, Ben Whishaw, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Bruce Greenwood, Michelle Williams..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Brothers Grimm

Terry Gilliam's skewed fantasy is pure jabberwocky.

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam. Starring: Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, Jonathan Pryce, Lena Headey, Peter Stormare and Monica..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Patriot

"...Auberjonois, Tcheky Karyo, Chris Cooper, Jason Isaacs, Joely Richardson, Heath Ledger and Mel Gibson. Inexplicably, “we, the people” have..."

June 30, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

10 Things I Hate About You

This updated version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew provides a sharp examination of teen dating rituals.

"...Directed by: Gil Junger. Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, David Krumholz,..."

April 9, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Screens Top 10s

The Chronicle's film critics talk about their favorite movies of the year

"...Franco, Winslet, Eastwood, Banks, Cruz, Downey, Kingsley ... and Ledger, sadly, only one. Kimberley Jones..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Screens Feature

Northern Exposures

Reflections on the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival

"...disaster in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, the film Heath Ledger was shooting at the time of his death...."

Sept. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar deems it OK to go without the NYC scarves for the summer, and it's hard not to remember a guy whose art is all over you

"...federal investigators who are delving into the mystery behind Heath Ledger's death. As we know, MK's bodyguards arrived at..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Brokeback Mountain

The beautifully wrought film is a tragic love story (not a "gay cowboy movie") that’s defined by its staggering heartbreak.

"...Directed by: Ang Lee. Starring: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams, Anne Hathaway, Linda Cardellini..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Loving

A married couple's love changes the nation

"...his mouth to be heard, similar to the way Heath Ledger’s Ennis Del Mar struggled to express himself in..."

Nov. 11, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Lords of Dogtown

This narrative re-creation of the skateboarding doc Dogtown and Z-Boys is a blast, as accurate as it ought to be with more than enough mythology and gut thrills thrown in for good measure.

"...Catherine Hardwicke. Starring: Emile Hirsch, Victor Rasuk, John Robinson, Heath Ledger, Michael Angarano, Rebecca De Mornay, Nikki Reed, Johnny..."

June 10, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Monster's Ball

"...Starring: Coronji Calhoun, Mos Def, Sean Combs, Peter Boyle, Heath Ledger, Halle Berry and Billy Bob Thornton. Monster's Ball..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Luv Doc: Services Rendered

Idle hands are the Devil's playthings

"...your expectations high. Make sure her side of the ledger aligns with yours – if not financially, then in..."

March 9, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: Always Late

F that D

"...My boyfriend is always late to everything. He is..."

July 29, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Film News

Casting news for Terrence Malick's new film, meet the new AFS communications manager, and more

"...that film is the long-gestated Tree of Life, with Heath Ledger and Sean Penn in talks to star. Bob..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

You Ain't Goin' Nowhere

Has Todd Haynes reinvented the biopic? Or has he reinvented the Todd Haynes film?

"...Marcus Carl Franklin, Ben Whishaw, Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Heath Ledger, and Richard Gere as multiple manifestations of a..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

SXSW Film Review: Deathgasm

A very metal tribute to the grand tradition of Kiwi splatter comedy

"...supposed best friend Zakk (James Blake, like a seedy Heath Ledger in 10 Things I Hate About You) from..."

March 15, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: June 10

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Perry definitely isn't shy about using celebrity to..."

June 10, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Gossip Girl

Anne Helen Petersen takes her readers beyond the blind item

"...voyeurism to new, uncomfortable lows (the live footage of Heath Ledger's corpse being wheeled on a gurney from his..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Top Gear: Seasons 11 and 12

There's a joyous skin-of-their-teeth incompetency any time Top Gear's hapless hosts get near a steering wheel

"...About You 10th Anniversary Edition (Walt Disney, $19.99): With Heath Ledger's final performance in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Screens Review by Richard Whittaker

It Came From Down Under

Aussie films swarm SXSW 09

"...on Australian film without mentioning the names Russell Crowe, Heath Ledger, Nicole Kidman, or Olivia Newton-John. But away from..."

March 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Darcie Stevens

Austin Film Critics Association 2008 Awards

The AFCA goes batty for the Batman

"...Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Screens Feature

Austin Film Critics Association Announces Year-End Awards

The Austin Film Critics Association loves it some bat

"...Actress: Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married) Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight) Best Supporting Actress: Taraji P...."

Dec. 16, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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