Evening

Featuring the work of a great many fine actresses, this movie is less than the sum of its parts and runs aground while trying to create a mountain from a molehill.

"...Directed by: Lajos Koltai. Starring: Claire Danes, Vanessa Redgrave, Toni Collette, Natasha Richardson, Patrick Wilson, Hugh Dancy, Eileen..."

June 29, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mrs. Dalloway

"...Directed by: Marleen Gorris. Starring: Vanessa Redgrave, Rupert Graves, Michael Kitchen, Natascha Mcelhone, John Standing, Alan..."

March 27, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dead of Night

"...Basil Dearden, Robert Hamer, Charles Crichton; with Mervyn Jones, Michael Redgrave, Sally Ann Howes, Miles Malleson, Googie Withers, Basil..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Screens Feature

The Next Best Thing

"...John Schlesinger. Starring: Neil Patrick Harris, Illeana Douglas, Lynn Redgrave, Josef Sommer, Michael Vartin, Benjamin Bratt, Rupert Everett and..."

March 4, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Quiet American

"...Directed by: Phillip Noyce. Starring: Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, Do Thi Hai Yen, Tzi Ma,..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Deep Impact

"...Leder. Starring: Robert Duvall, Téa Leoni, Elijah Wood, Vanessa Redgrave, Maximilian Schell and Morgan Freeman. The first of this..."

May 8, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Chronicle Recommends: War Movies

Movie picks for Memorial Day

"...was it nearly impossible, it was also real, and Michael Anderson's seminal retelling does not simply make this a..."

May 25, 2018 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Man Who Fell to Earth and Bad Timing

Musicians make uneasy actors. With his directorial debut, 1970's 'Performance,' Nicolas Roeg characteristically tossed convention out the hotel window by casting Mick Jagger as one of the leads. He would follow up with David Bowie and Art Garfunkel.

"...interview extra. Also Out Now The Browning Version (Criterion): Michael Redgrave's wrenching performance as a middle school stoic with..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Screens Review by Raoul Hernandez

The Lady Vanishes

"...Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock. Starring: Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave, Paul Lukas and Dame May Whitty. This British..."

Aug. 16, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Instant Classic

Paramount Theatre's Summer 2000 Series

"...D: Alfred Hitchcock; with Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave, Paul Lukas, May Whitty, Cecil Parker, Linden Travers..."

May 19, 2000 Screens Feature by Clay Smith

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...Morgan Freeman, Elijah Wood, Robert Duvall, Maximilian Schell, Vanessa Redgrave...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Déjà Vu

"...by: Henry Jaglom. Starring: Victoria Foyt, Stephen Dillane, Vanessa Redgrave, Michael Brandon, Glynis Barber, Noel Harrison, Anna Massey, Vernon..."

June 19, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Wang and Paul Auster; with Harvey Keitel, Lou Reed, Michael J. Fox, Roseanne, Mel Gorham, Jim Jarmusch, Lily Tomlin,..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Wang and Paul Auster; with Harvey Keitel, Lou Reed, Michael J. Fox, Roseanne, Mel Gorham, Jim Jarmusch, Lily Tomlin,..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Anonymous

Normally a maker of big, explosive movies, Roland Emmerich directs this conspiracy-minded potboiler which questions the veracity of Shakespeare's authorship.

"...Directed by: Roland Emmerich. Starring: Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave, Joely Richardson, David Thewlis, Sebastian Armesto, Rafe Spall, Edward..."

Oct. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Pledge

"...Nicholson, Robin Wright, Aaron Eckhart, Benicio Del Toro, Vanessa Redgrave, Helen Mirren, Patricia Clarkson, Mickey Rourke and Harry Dean..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...COUNTRY LIFED: Michael Blakemore; with Blakemore, Sam Neill, Greta Scacchi, Kerry Fox,..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...D: Lasse Hallström; with Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Michael Caine, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...whose style lies somewhere in between that of early Michael Lehmann and Japanese filmmaker "Beat" Takeshi Kitano, Coldblooded is..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...A MONTH BY THE LAKED: John Irvin; with Vanessa Redgrave, Edward Fox, Uma Thurman, Alida Valli, Carlo Cartier, Allessandro..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

Fall Film Previews

September

"...D: Michael Paxton...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Looking for Richard

"...Alec Baldwin, Kevin Spacey, Winona Ryder, Aidan Quinn and Michael Hadge. Al Pacino is looking to better understand William..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ring in the HollyDaze

Holiday Movie Previews

"...Dec. 25: Marvin's Room, Michael, The Evening Star, Ridicule, Breaking the Waves..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wrapped and Ready

"...Streep, Brid Brennan, Catherine McCormack, Sophie Thompson, Kathy Burke, Michael Gambon...."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...BLOOD & WINE D: Bob Rafelson; with Jack Nicholson, Michael Caine, Stephen Dorff, Jennifer Lopez, Judy Davis...."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERSD: Joe Chappelle; with Donald Pleasence, Mitch Ryan, Marianne..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Peter Pan

There's a definite sexual tension between Peter and Wendy in this live-action Pan that's heavy on the special effects.

"...Sagnier, Geoffrey Palmer, Harry Newell, Freddie Popplewell and Lynn Redgrave...."

Dec. 26, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Great Escape

Chain Gangs! Cast Aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! ... It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...go undercover at a beauty pageant. The film co-stars Michael Caine, Benjamin Bratt, and William Shatner... That 70s Show..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...D: Woody Allen; with Louise Lasser, Lynn Redgrave, Tony Randall, Burt Reynolds, Lou Jacobi, John Carradine, Gene..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...[News Editor Michael King responds: Bastrop's Ricky Bird, self-appointed authority on all..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Column

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