Contagion

Steven Soderbergh and an all-star cast remind us to be very afraid.

"...Starring: Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, Marion Cotillard, Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Ehle, John Hawkes,..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

John Wick: Chapter 2

The body count increases exponentially in this new installment

"...Directed by: Chad Stahelski. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Common, Laurence Fishburne, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ian McShane, Ruby Rose, Lance Reddick,..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Although it tries mightily to top 2005's origin story by introducing fanboy favorite the Silver Surfer, this film is nevertheless relentlessly dull and curiously bombastic.

"...Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington, Doug Jones, Laurence Fishburne and Andre Braugher. I grew up on Stan..."

June 22, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Walking Dead

"...You want the black experience in Nam? Go watch Laurence Fishburne in Apocalypse Now. Again...."

March 3, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

What's Love Got to Do With it

"...Directed by: Brian Gibson. Starring: Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Rae'Ven Kelly, Jennifer Lewis and..."

June 18, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hoodlum

"...Directed by: Bill Duke. Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy Garcia, Queen Latifah,..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Signal

A trio of tech-savvy twentysomethings get waylaid and wind up as subjects in a weird but stylish sci-fi mystery.

"...Directed by: William Eubank. Starring: Brenton Thwaites, Laurence Fishburne, Olivia Cooke, Beau Knapp, Lin Shaye and Robert..."

June 13, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Event Horizon

A spaceship returns to Earth after seven years in limbo.

"...Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson. Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Richard T...."

Aug. 22, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Deep Cover

"...Directed by: Bill Duke. Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Goldblum, Victoria Dillard, Charles Martin Smith, Clarence..."

April 24, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Welcome back, Mister Wick!

"...Chad Stahelski. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon, Lance Reddick, Tobias..."

May 17, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Last Flag Flying

Three veterans embark on a road trip in Linklater's latest

"...Directed by: Richard Linklater. Starring: Bryan Cranston, Laurence Fishburne, Steve Carell, Cicely Tyson, J. Quinton Johnson, Yul..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Armored

An armored truck robbery of $42 million is an inside job in this action film starring Matt Dillon, Laurence Fishburne, and Jean Reno.

"...Directed by: Nimród Antal. Starring: Matt Dillon, Jean Reno, Laurence Fishburne, Amaury Nolasco, Fred Ward, Columbus Short, Skeet Ulrich,..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bobby

Bobby looks at the lives of some everyday people who are about to get caught up in the avalanche of history when they become witnesses to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy.

"...Emilio Estevez. Starring: Harry Belafonte, Nick Cannon, Emilio Estevez, Laurence Fishburne, Anthony Hopkins, Helen Hunt, Ashton Kutcher, Lindsay Lohan,..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Akeelah and the Bee

This story about a girl from the ghetto who wins the national spelling bee has lofty if sometimes unfulfilled goals, but is a rewarding tale nevertheless.

"...Directed by: Doug Atchison. Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Keke Palmer, Curtis Armstrong, Erica Hubbard..."

April 28, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Fled

"...Directed by: Kevin Hooks. Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Stephen Baldwin, Will Patton, Robert John Burke, Salma..."

July 19, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Richard Linklater on His New Film Last Flag Flying

Cranston, Carell, and Fishburne star in the director’s most mature film to date

"...Nealon (Bryan Cranston) and the rehabilitated Reverend Richard Mueller (Laurence Fishburne) are both ex-Marines – a defining character trait..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Paul Anderson; with Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bad Company

"...Harris. Starring: Ellen Barkin, Spalding Gray, David Ogden Stiers, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Beach, Frank Langella and Gia Carides. Unfortunately..."

June 6, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Higher Learning

"...Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, Jennifer Connelly, Regina King and Laurence Fishburne. Higher Learning is a disappointment. What might have..."

Jan. 20, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

The Matrix

A blend of pop psychology, cyberpunk lore, and stunning visuals.

"...by: Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving and Joe Pantoliano...."

April 2, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Running With the Devil

Nicolas Cage's Cook goes into the coke business

"...Nicolas Cage, Leslie Bibb, Barry Pepper, Cole Hauser and Laurence Fishburne...."

Sept. 20, 2019 Movie Review

The Matrix Revolutions

What now, Neo?

"...Wachowski and Lana Wachowski. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Mary Alice, Jada Pinkett Smith, Hugo Weaving, Monica..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Matrix Reloaded

"...by: Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Jada Pinkett Smith, Gloria..."

May 16, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Osmosis Jones

"...Bobby Farrelly and Peter. Starring: Brandy Norwood, William Shatner, Laurence Fishburne, David Hyde Pierce, Chris Rock, Molly Shannon, Chris..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Scanlines

Hamlet

"...with Laurence Fishburne, Kenneth Branagh, Irene Jacob, Anna Patrick..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Screens Feature

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...HOODLUM D: Bill Duke; with Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy Garcia...."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Biker Boyz

"...Directed by: Reggie Rock Blythewood. Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Derek Luke, Orlando Jones, Djimon Hounsou, Lisa Bonet,..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Just Cause

"...Directed by: Arne Glimcher. Starring: Sean Connery, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Capshaw, Blair Underwood, Ruby Dee and Ed..."

Feb. 24, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Richard Linklater Constructs a Frustrated Architect in Where’d You Go, Bernadette

Cate Blanchett's character is the opposite of Frank Lloyd Wright, but no less complicated

"...doing her art," and it's often pretty ugly. As Laurence Fishburne (as Bernadette's friend and mentor Paul Jellinek) tells..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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"...missing an American classic. It's currently being remade with Laurence Fishburne and Ethan Hawke for release next year...."

Aug. 13, 2004 Column by Louis Black

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