Infinite Storm

Survival drama is epic, even if the story feels small

"...Directed by: Małgorzata Szumowska. Starring: Naomi Watts, Billy Howle and Denis O’Hare...."

March 25, 2022 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Luce

High school drama becomes an indictment of “either/or” culture

"...by: Julius Onah. Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, Tim Roth, Brian Bradley, Andrea Bang, Norbert Leo..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Crime Month: Gypsy on Netflix

In this series, Naomi Watts puts the "psycho" in psychotherapy

"...a short-lived, one-off Netflix series that debuted in 2017. Naomi Watts centers this psychological drama, playing Jean Holloway, a..."

July 9, 2019 Screens Post by Laura Jones

The Glass Castle

Jeanette Walls' beloved memoir hits the big screen

"...by: Destin Daniel Cretton. Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts, Max Greenfield, Ella Anderson, Chandler Head, Sarah Snook,..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Best TV Shows of 2017 (So Far)

The return of Twin Peaks is cause for celebration

"...Lynch himself) while sprinkling in new ones (Robert Forster, Naomi Watts, Laura Dern!). As beautiful, disturbing, and rewarding as..."

June 23, 2017 Screens Post by Mark Fagan

The Book of Henry

Abandon all hope ye who purchase a ticket

"...Directed by: Colin Trevorrow. Starring: Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher, Jacob Tremblay, Dean Norris, Lee Pace..."

June 16, 2017 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Chuck

The rise and fall of the real-life Rocky

"...Directed by: Philippe Falardeau. Starring: Liev Schreiber, Elisabeth Moss, Naomi Watts, Ron Perlman, Jim Gaffigan, Michael Rappaport, Pooch Hall..."

May 19, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shut In

Naomi Watts stars in ho-hum thriller

"...Directed by: Farren Blackburn. Starring: Naomi Watts, Charlie Heaton, Jacob Tremblay and Oliver Platt...."

Nov. 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Demolition

Jake Gyllenhaal stars in dramedy as a man rebuilding his life

"...Directed by: Jean-Marc Vallée. Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, Chris Cooper, Judah Lewis, Heather Lind and Polly..."

April 8, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Divergent Series: Allegiant

The penultimate installment in this YA series arrives with a thud

"...Robert Schwentke. Starring: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Zoë Kravitz, Naomi Watts, Miles Teller, Maggie Q, Ansel Elgort, Jeff Daniels..."

March 25, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...wife in a tragic car crash. Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, Chris Cooper, Judah Lewis (U.S. Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Chronicle Recommends: Films About Memory Loss

Forget your troubles (and everything else) with these movies

"...dream logic with this tale of hopeful starlet Betty (Naomi Watts) and confused amnesiac Rita (Laura Harring). The two..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

While We're Young

Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts suffer a midlife funk in Noah Baumbach's latest

"...Directed by: Noah Baumbach. Starring: Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Adam Driver, Amanda Seyfried, Charles Grodin, Adam Horovitz,..."

April 10, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

The Divergent Series: Insurgent

The kids are on the run – again

"...Robert Schwentke. Starring: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet, Naomi Watts, Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller, Jai Courtney, Mekhi Phifer,..."

March 27, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Benjamin Dickinson, Nora Zehetner, Dan Gill, Alexia Rasmussen, Reggie Watts, Gavin McInnes, Paul Manza, Himanshu Suri (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

A Hollywood star falls to earth with mad, exhilarating results.

"...Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Amy Ryan, Naomi Watts, Andrea Riseborough, Zach Galifianakis and Lindsay Duncan...."

Oct. 24, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

St. Vincent

Bill Murray plays a hard-hearted grouch who warms to his new neighbors – Melissa McCarthy and her young son.

"...Directed by: Theodore Melfi. Starring: Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher, Chris O’Dowd, Terrence Howard, Ann Dowd,..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

TIFF Files: Wrapping Things Up

Toronto in the rearview

"...Ben Stiller stars in Noah Baumbach's latest, along with Naomi Watts, Adam Driver, and Amanda Seyfried. As one half..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...Cast: Ben Whishaw, Pei-Pei Cheng, Andrew Leung, Peter Bowles, Naomi Christie, Morven Christie. World Premiere...."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Diana

The simplification and beatification of Diana, Princess of Wales, is perpetuated in this movie.

"...Directed by: Oliver Hirschbiegel. Starring: Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Douglas Hodge, Charles Edwards, Daniel Pirrie..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Errol Morris' Badassedness To Be Made Official

Legendary documentarian will be fêted at Fantastic Fest 2013

"...in two decades), the black comedy Holland, Michigan, which Naomi Watts recently signed on to...."

Sept. 9, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Trailer Park Is Madonna

Well, sort of

"...years later, her long overdue biopic is here, starring Naomi Watts and Naveen Andrews. Is there still a place..."

June 13, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Set Your DVR for These Summer TV Premieres

6 newcomers worth checking out on the small screen

"...Mr. Naomi Watts plays a Hollywood "fixer" who cleans up messes..."

May 25, 2013 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

DVD Watch: 'Night of the Hunted'/'The Grapes of Death'

Horror auteur Rollin abandons vampires for mental decline

"...• The Impossible (Summit Entertainment): Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor show new maturity as parents..."

April 23, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Movie 43

This raunchy collection of short films drew A-list talent behind and in front of the camera.

"...Faris, Chris Pratt, Emma Stone, Greg Kinnear, Seth MacFarlane, Naomi Watts, Richard Gere, Bobby Cannavale, Justin Long and John..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Impossible

The sound and fury of the Christmas tsunami is deeply harrowing as shown here through the microcosm of one family's experience.

"...Directed by: Juan Antonio Bayona. Starring: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin and Oaklee..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Kimberley Jones' Top 10 list

Kimberley Jones' Top 10s

"...Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook), Naomi Watts (The Impossible), Emmanuelle Riva (Amour) ACTING KUDOS (supporting..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

J. Edgar

The man who played Dirty Harry directs Leonardo DiCaprio as America's top cop, J. Edgar Hoover.

"...Directed by: Clint Eastwood. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Watts, Armie Hammer, Judi Dench, Josh Lucas, Stephen Root..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dream House

Despite an impressive cast and director, Dream House is a confounding mess.

"...Directed by: Jim Sheridan. Starring: Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Naomi Watts, Elias Koteas, Taylor Geare, Claire Geare, Marton Csokas..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin's Indie Spirit

Anish Savjani and Bryan Poyser score noms

"...Winter’s Bone
Allison Janney, Life During Wartime
Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jack Goes Boating
Naomi Watts, Mother and Child..."

Nov. 30, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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