The Mangler

"...Directed by: Tobe Hooper. Starring: Robert Englund, Ted Levine, Daniel..."

March 10, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Nowhere to Run

"...Directed by: Robert Harmon. Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rosanna Arquette,..."

Jan. 22, 1993 Movie Review by Louis Black

The Report

Recounting of U.S. torture program investigation is dry as Senate testimony

"...Directed by: Scott Z. Burns. Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening,..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wonderland

Dull take on real-life murder mystery has one titillating factor: the involvement of former porn star John Holmes.

"...Directed by: James Cox. Starring: Val Kilmer, Lisa Kudrow, Kate..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Filmworker

Leon Vitali, Kubrick's right-hand man, forever in the maestro's shadow

"...Directed by: Tony Zierra...."

July 13, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Joy Ride

"...Directed by: John Dahl. Starring: Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, Leelee..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Little Boy

Can the power of faith change the course of history?

"...Directed by: Alejandro Monteverde. Starring: Jakob Salvati, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Emily..."

May 1, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Hills Have Eyes

This remake ratchets up the gore while subtly rewiring some of the characters, but it never manages the nagging subtexts Craven so handily injected into the original horror film.

"...Directed by: Alexandre Aja. Starring: Aaron Stanford, Kathleen Quinlan, Ted..."

March 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Fast and the Furious

"...Directed by: Rob Cohen. Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana..."

June 22, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Unbelievable Summers at the Paramount

The most unforgettable moments from this year’s classics of cinema

"...Classic Film Series has given viewers refuge from the sun-blasted outdoors, and a few hours of cool respite under..."

May 18, 2018 Screens Feature by Chronicle staff

Film Reviews

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"...(R, 130 min.) Terry Gilliam may be the most gifted cinematic surrealist since Luis Bu–uel and, while his newest..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

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The weekend in arts and culture

"...sure – but it’s also a hell of a well-crafted animated film if you choose to take it that..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Latest dinosaur romp sticks to the equation, but still evolves the action

"...Directed by: J.A. Bayona. Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard,..."

June 22, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Bleed for This

A boxer returns to the ring in this conventional drama

"...Directed by: Ben Younger. Starring: Miles Teller, Aaron Eckhart, Katey..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shutter Island

Martin Scorsese's new thriller is set in 1954 in an institution for the criminally insane.

"...Directed by: Martin Scorsese. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

American Gangster

A sizzling cast and their director do a crackerjack job of nailing the look and feel of New York City's bad old days of internal corruption and outer rot.

"...Directed by: Ridley Scott. Starring: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Manchurian Candidate

Is it Gulf War syndrome or justified paranoia? The Manchurian Candidate thrills again.

"...Directed by: Jonathan Demme. Starring: Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev..."

July 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Truth About Charlie

"...Directed by: Jonathan Demme. Starring: Christine Boisson, Lisa Gay Hamilton,..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Evolution

"...Directed by: Ivan Reitman. Starring: David Duchovny, Julianne Moore, Orlando..."

June 8, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Letters at 3AM

ABC's short-lived TV show Wonderland failed to depict mental illness and its treatment in a realistic light.

"...words were spoken about the mentally ill by actor Ted Levine in the role of a psychiatrist during the..."

May 12, 2000 Column by Michael Ventura

TV Eye

ABC's new drama Wonderland takes us through the looking glass and into the disquieting reality of a psychiatric ward; also, The Sopranos head toward their second season finale.

"...("It won't last against ER"), and mental-health advocates have objected to the show, complaining that the show focuses on..."

April 7, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Wild Wild West

"...Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld. Starring: Musetta Vander, Frederique Van Der..."

July 2, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Flubber

"...Directed by: Les Mayfield. Starring: Robin Williams, Marcia Gay Harden,..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Movie Review by Steve Davis

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...Little, and One Night Stand, as well as Disney's limited two-week re-release of The Little Mermaid that was calculated..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mad City

"...Directed by: Costa-Gavras. Starring: Dustin Hoffman, John Travolta, Alan Alda,..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Thieves will be this year's opening night film, while eagerly-anticipated horror sequel Evil Dead Rise is also part of..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

It's Noon. Do You Know What Your Children Are Eating?

Fernando Saralegui is in 'Papi's Kitchen' trying to help kids with healthy habits

"...of Cuban immigrants, he grew up in a very united, bicultural atmosphere. Their rich culinary traditions are the basis..."

June 9, 2006 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...• Grammy Award-nominated singer and guitarist of Japanese Breakfast and New York..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...2: Red vs. Dead in 2014) is back with animated musical comedy Spermageddon. And opening night will get gory..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...The film festival (March 8-17) already announced Jordan Peele's eagerly-awaited doppelgänger horror Us as the opening night film, and..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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