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Richard Linklater casts a boy wonder for an Isle of Man shoot in March

"...Welles, on the Isle of Man in March with Zac Efron (of High School Musical fame) in the lead..."

Feb. 8, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

The Greatest Showman

Don't be fooled by this whitewashed version of the great huckster

"...Directed by: Michael Gracey. Starring: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Keala Settle, Sam Humphrey, Austyn..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

Seth Rogen learns that girls just want to have fun

"...Directed by: Nicholas Stoller. Starring: Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne, Chloë Grace Moretz, Ike Barinholtz, Kiersey..."

May 20, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

'At Any Price' and 'The East' Ask for Answers

Occupy Wall Street, capitalism, and SXSW Film

"...on his family’s farming legacy to his son, Dean (Zac Efron), a rebellious and temperamental racecar driver with dreams..."

March 18, 2013 SXSW Post by Brandon Ney

High School Musical 3: Senior Year

College approaches, but that's no reason to stop singing and dancing.

"...Directed by: Kenny Ortega. Starring: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu,..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hairspray

While there’s nothing offensive about the wholesomeness of this new version of John Waters' 1988 cult classic, you wish that it didn’t feel as if every hair were in place.

"...Starring: John Travolta, Nikki Blonsky, Amanda Bynes, Christopher Walken, Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Brittany Snow..."

July 20, 2007 Movie Review by Steve Davis

First Look: The Iron Claw

Legends of the squared circle the Von Erichs hit the silver screen

"...The Iron Claw stars Zac Efron as second eldest son Kevin Von Erich (known..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: The Golden Glove

True-life serial killer drama is too real and grimy for its own good

"...Earlier this year, American audiences squabbled over whether casting Zac Efron as Ted Bundy in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil..."

Sept. 25, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Beach Bum

Fear and loathing in Florida with Korine and Matthew McConaughey

"...Harmony Korine. Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Isla Fisher, Snoop Dogg, Zac Efron, Jonah Hill and Martin Lawrence...."

March 29, 2019 Movie Review by Dan Gentile

The Disaster Artist

The making of one of the most inept films ever made

"...Brie, Seth Rogen, Ari Graynor, Josh Hutcherson, Jacki Weaver, Zac Efron, Hannibal Buress, Sharon Stone, Megan Mullally and Melanie..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Paramount Announces Summer Film Lineup

An embarrassment of cinematic riches await

"...Me and Orson Welles, about a high school student (Zac Efron) who gets cast in a stage production of..."

May 12, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Trailer Park: SXSW Film Day 2

Three picks (and clips) from today's screenings

"...Zac Efron is a bro? Check. Seth Rogen is a..."

March 8, 2014 SXSW Post by Monica Riese

A Journey to 'Parkland'

Writer/director Peter Landesman on the untold stories of JFK's death

"...on the day of the assassination. Dr. Jim Carrico (Zac Efron), the doctor who tried to save Kennedy's life..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trailer Park Gets Dramatic

From Dallas to Germany, these features highlight global conflicts

"...players whose stories are equally integral to that day: Zac Efron as Jim Carrico, the attending physician at Parkland..."

Aug. 21, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

For the Love of Seabrook: A Photo Tribute

May 1, 2013. 27 photos.

"...Zac Efron is lucious as Lucious in Richard Linklater's "Me..."

May 1, 2013 Photo Gallery

Trailer Park: SXSW Film Day 9

Three picks (and clips) from today's screenings

"...the owner of a farming empire, but his son (Zac Efron) wants to become a professional race car driver...."

March 16, 2013 SXSW Post by Monica Riese

Ass-Kicking For Breakfast

Q&A with the super-violent superhero film Kick-Ass

"...$10 to see someone beat the shit out of Zac Efron," said the writer.) But since it was all..."

March 14, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Continental Drift

Scenes from the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival

"...In a career-stretching performance as the moonlighting high schooler, Zac Efron demonstrates that his talent extends beyond High School..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Scene

Jones' town

"...Zac Efron and Jessica Simpson are actually the same person...."

Oct. 26, 2007 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

TV Eye

Baffled Intrigue

"...it comes to recent Teen Choice Male Hottie Award-winner Zac Efron – I found intolerable after three bars. I..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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