SXSW Film Review: Introducing, Selma Blair

The Cruel Intentions star, waving and drowning

"...Selma Blair’s escape from the world is her backyard pool:..."

March 16, 2021 Screens Post by Jenny Nulf

The Fog

This hazy remake pales in comparison to John Carpenter's original fogbanks from 1980.

"...Directed by: Rupert Wainwright. Starring: Tom Welling, Maggie Grace, Selma Blair, DeRay Davis, Rade Serbedzija, Kenneth Welsh and Adrian..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Cruel Intentions

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

"...Kumble. Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, Joshua Jackson, Christine Baranski, Tara Reid, Swoosie Kurtz,..."

March 5, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mom and Dad

Nic Cage goes crazy/crazier in this kid-killing black comedy

"...Directed by: Brian Taylor. Starring: Nicolas Cage, Selma Blair, Rachel Melvin, Zackary Arthur, Anne Winters, Lance Henriksen..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Guy Thing

"...Directed by: Chris Koch. Starring: Jason Lee, Julia Stiles, Selma Blair, James Brolin, Shawn Hatosy, Julie Hagerty and Diana..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dark Horse

Optimistic youth continue to curdle in this latest Todd Solondz outing, even though the film's tone is less shrill and insistent.

"...Directed by: Todd Solondz. Starring: Jordan Gelber, Selma Blair, Christopher Walken, Mia Farrow, Justin Bartha, Aasif Mandvi..."

July 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Dirty Shame

John Waters, America's king of trash, is back with this tale of sex addiction, fetishes, and mad, bad, lascivious squirrel sexin’.

"...Directed by: John Waters. Starring: Tracey Ullman, Johnny Knoxville, Selma Blair, Chris Isaak, Mink Stole, Patricia Hearst and Suzanne..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Legally Blonde

"...Robert Luketic. Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Coolidge, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Victor Garber and Holland Taylor. Clueless and Dick..."

July 13, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Introducing, Selma Blair Director: Rachel Fleit Producers: Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Sweetest Thing

"...Roger Kumble. Starring: Parker Posey, Jason Bateman, Thomas Jane, Selma Blair, Christina Applegate and Cameron Diaz. The Sweetest Thing..."

April 12, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy II is the most splendidly imaginative and creatively uncorked piece of fantastic cinema since his Pan's Labyrinth netted an Oscar trifecta in 2007.

"...Directed by: Guillermo del Toro. Starring: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, Jeffrey Tambor, Luke Goss, John Alexander,..."

July 11, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hellboy

Cult comic book hero makes the transition to screen with much, but not all, of his charm intact.

"...del Toro. Starring: Ron Perlman, Rupert Evans, John Hurt, Selma Blair, Karel Roden, Jeffrey Tambor, Doug Jones and Brian..."

April 2, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Storytelling

"...Paul Giamatti, Aleska Palladino, Robert Wisdom, Leo Fitzpatrick and Selma Blair. If it seemed as though filmmaker Todd Solondz..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cruel Intentions

Made-for-TV acting quality that can't begin to grasp the nuances of the story -- but the kids seem to like it.

"...Witherspoon, Christine Baranski, Joshua Jackson, Louise Fletcher, Swoosie Kurtz, Selma Blair...."

April 13, 2001 Screens Review by Stephen MacMillan Moser

SXSW Film Jury Awards Announced

The Fallout, Lily Topples the World take big wins

"...Special Jury Recognition for Exceptional Intimacy in Storytelling: Introducing, Selma Blair, D: Rachel Fleit..."

March 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...2pm: Introducing, Selma Blair — Film (ON DEMAND)..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

After We Collided

The Harry Styles stalker fan fic series terrifyingly continues

"...Directed by: Roger Kumble. Starring: Selma Blair, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Josephine Langford, Dylan Sprouse and..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Movie Review

Nic Cage Plays Happy Families in Mom and Dad

The Oscar winner on parental love, and the calm before the storm

"...their suppressed rage flying free, Brent and wife Kendall (Selma Blair) set about dispatching their own offspring...."

Jan. 26, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Fills the Card

Massive list includes closing night film

"...USA, 2017, U.S. Premiere, 83 min. D: Brian Taylor Selma Blair and Nicolas Cage are seemingly ideal parents until..."

Sept. 5, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Film Vault

With Hellboy II, Guillermo del Toro makes the leap from mere great director to cinematic superhero

"...Selma Blair as Hellboy's romantic interest, Liz, serves as a..."

July 11, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Feast of Love

Robert Benton directs this Oregon-set meditation on the permutations of love among a constellation of characters.

"...Kinnear, Radha Mitchell, Jane Alexander, Alexa Davalos, Toby Hemingway, Selma Blair, Fred Ward and Billy Burke. No one's cup..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film News

Prepare for Pepe Serna; plus, the fall slate and Dallas' counterpunch

"...an empty wallet. He falls in with his daughter (Selma Blair of Hellboy) and her punk rocker boyfriend (Nick..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Dallas 362

The actor Scott Caan makes a strong debut as a writer-director in this atmospheric character study in which he also co-stars with Shawn Hatosy, Jeff Goldblum, and Kelly Lynch.

"...Hatosy, Kelly Lynch, Bob Gunton, Val Lauren, Freddy Rodríguez, Selma Blair and Heavy D. The actor Scott Caan makes..."

April 22, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

In Good Company

In Good Company is a sincere but serviceable-at-best dramedy from Paul Weitz, one-half of the fraternal team that has already brought us two studies about the human male: American Pie and About a Boy.

"...Marg Helgenberger, David Paymer, Clark Gregg, Philip Baker Hall, Selma Blair, Frankie Faison, Ty Burrell and Kevin Chapman. As..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

After a Fashion

This week, Uncle Style Avatar explore Platforms, Vespa Girls, red pumps that mysteriously turn into black high-tops and back again, and what's in Blackmail's trunk

"...bath serums and candles. Actresses and models such as Selma Blair, Hilary Swank, and Amber Valetta swear by NYAKIO..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Down to You

"...by: Kris Isacsson. Starring: Freddie Prinze Jr., Julia Stiles, Selma Blair, Zak Orth, Shawn Hatosy, Rosario Dawson, Henry Winkler..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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: Kris Issacson; with Freddie Prinze Jr., Selma Blair, Ashton Kutcher, Shawn Hatosy, Julia Stiles, Henry Winkler...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cruel Intentions

Cruel Intentions falls limp compared to previous adaptation of the Choderlos de Lacos novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses.

"...(1999); with Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Selma Blair, Joshua Jackson, Swoosie Kurtz, Christine Baranski. As if..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Screens Review by Mike Emery

Roll 'Em

March

"...Kumble; with Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

William Goss' Top 10 List

"...2)Blue Ruin Anchored by Macon Blair's devastating performance, this stomach-knotting revenge saga marks a significant..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Screens Feature by William Goss