From the Vaults: Zoe Kazan Can

The "Ruby Sparks" screenwriter and actress is exploding

"...My first notice of Zoe Kazan came toward the end of 2009, when the..."

Aug. 5, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

What If

In this romantic comedy, men and women sort out the differences between love and friendship.

"...Directed by: Michael Dowse. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park and Adam Driver...."

Aug. 22, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Ruby Sparks

Ruby Sparks tries hard, and though it's a likable film she never completely sparks.

"...by: Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. Starring: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Chris Messina, Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas, Steve Coogan..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Exploding Girl

Zoe Kazan stars in this perfectly paced movie about a 20-year-old home from college for the week.

"...Directed by: Bradley Rust Gray. Starring: Zoe Kazan, Mark Rendall and Maryann Urbano. The Exploding Girl..."

May 14, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Big Sick

The rom-com is dead! Long live the rom-com!

"...Directed by: Michael Showalter. Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zenobia Shroff,..."

June 30, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

The Coen brothers head West, but it's a bumpy ride

"...Franco, Stephen Root, Liam Neeson, Harry Melling, Tom Waits, Zoe Kazan, Bill Heck, Tyne Daly, Saul Rubinek, Chelcie Ross,..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

She Said

The journalistic investigation of Harvey Weinstein gets the rage but not the tension

"...Directed by: Maria Schrader. Starring: Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher, Jennifer Ehle, Samantha Morton,..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

2010 Screens Top 10s

"...9) The Exploding Girl Zoe Kazan knocked my socks off in this microindie about..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Meek's Cutoff

The epic and the elementary combine in Kelly Reichardt's Western survivalist tale that stars Michelle Williams.

"...Kelly Reichardt. Starring: Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Will Patton, Zoe Kazan, Paul Dano, Shirley Henderson, Neal Huff, Tommy Nelson..."

May 6, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

It's Complicated

Far from complicated, this rom-com starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin is a wish-fulfillment fantasy for women of a certain age.

"...Baldwin, Steve Martin, John Krasinski, Lake Bell, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Zoe Kazan and Hunter Parrish. The thing about It’s Complicated..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Festival Brings Paul Dano's Wildlife to Town

The actor becomes director with literary family drama

"...was pretty good, he gave it to his partner Zoe Kazan to read. Kazan wrote the 2012 film Ruby..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

DVDanger: House on Willow Street

Kidnapping meets possession, plus more home releases

"...Green Gables). The teenager's bond with her mother Kathy (Zoe Kazan, Meek's Cutoff, Ruby Sparks) has fallen to such..."

March 25, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...in this space of privilege. Cast List: Regina Hall, Zoe Renee, Talia Ryder, Talia Balsam, Amber Gray (Texas Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...Some Girl(s) to screen with Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, Zoe Kaza, and Emily Watson, while Lost’s Carlton Cuse will..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival Snags Widows

High profile and local features fill out the schedule

"...Wildlife D: Paul Dano Writers: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan..."

Sept. 25, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Future Was in Toronto

Toronto International Film Festival showcased the fall's big films

"...strong directing debut with Wildlife, an adaptation (written with Zoe Kazan) of a Richard Ford novel which stars Jake..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Festival Teases Lineup

AFF releases first titles scheduled for 2017 fest

"...David Simon, George Pelecanos Starring: James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Zoe Kazan Created by George Pelecanos and David Simon and..."

Aug. 22, 2017 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...cultural differences as their relationship grows. Cast: Kumail Nanjani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupani Euler, Zienobia Sfiroff,..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

My Blind Brother

Indie romantic comedy has plenty of bite

"...Sophie Goodhart. Starring: Nick Kroll, Adam Scott, Jenny Slate, Zoe Kazan, Charlie Hewson and Maryanne Nagel...."

Sept. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Q&A With Kurt Braunohler

The absurdist comic has a seriously bright future

"...pitching jokes directly to Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, and Zoe Kazan. I pitched jokes for myself to say. The..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Arts Post by Sean L. Malin

My Blind Brother Red Carpet

"...Jenny Slate (l), Nick Kroll and Zoe Kazan at the My Blind Brother red carpet at..."

March 12, 2016 Photo Gallery

It's Hard to Compete With My Blind Brother

Sophie Goodhart on expanding her award-winning short into a feature

"...equally on Kroll, Scott, Slate, and an immensely charming Zoe Kazan – with elevating My Blind Brother to more..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Beejoli Shah

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...weekend of the summer of 1980. Cast: Will Brittain, Zoey Deutch, Ryan Guzman, Tyler Hoechlin, Blake Jenner, J. Quinton..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Our Brand Is Crisis

Sandra Bullock shines in David Gordon Green's political comedy

"...Anthony Mackie, Joaquim de Almeida, Ann Dowd, Scoot McNairy, Zoe Kazan, Dominic Flores, Reynaldo Pacheco, Louis Arcella and Octavio..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Nominees for Independent Spirit Awards Announced

Matthew McConaughey's golden run continues

"...Zoe Kazan, Ruby Sparks..."

Nov. 27, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Me and Orson Welles

Richard Linklater has crafted a joyful period charmer about that moment before a boy becomes a man and another man becomes a mythological figure.

"...Starring: Zac Efron, Claire Danes, Christian McKay, Ben Chaplin, Zoe Kazan, Eddie Marsan, Kelly Reilly, James Tupper and Leo..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Revolutionary Road

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio co-star in this drama set 50 years ago in suburban Connecticut about a married couple who yearns to stand out from its peers, but whose tragedy is that they are cut from the same cloth.

"...Bates, Michael Shannon, Kathryn Hahn, David Harbour, Dylan Baker, Zoe Kazan and Richard Easton. I suppose you could call..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...the midst of her mother's conversion to Islam. Cast: Zoe Renee, Simone Missick, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Hisham Tawfiq, Kelly..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker