A tale of unrequited love and unfulfilled aspirations, Anton Chekhov’s bitterly tragic comedy gets an enjoyable — if mostly unremarkable — adaptation, boosted by strong performances from its spectacular cast.
Annette Bening
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Film preview: ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’
The romantic drama “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool” chronicles the later years in the life of Hollywood icon Gloria Grahame (played in the film by Annette Bening). Though Grahame’s legacy hasn’t stood the test of time as well as some of her peers, she made a name for herself in noir films and acted […]
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Film review: “20th Century Women”
Writer-director Mike Mills, in 2010’s “Beginners,” reflected on the life and death of his father (wonderfully portrayed by Christopher Plummer in an Oscar-winning performance), who came out as gay at the age of 75. With the affectionate comedy “20th Century Women,” the director now pays tribute to the life of his mother. Although Mills’ mother […]
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Film Review: “Danny Collins”
Sorry to have to say this, but late-career Al Pacino is sort of cheesy and mildly creepy. I guess I’d pinpoint the evolution as beginning two decades ago with his Oscar-winning role in “Scent of a Woman,” which he seemed to take as a mandate to overact forthwith. Sure, he’s made some decent flicks in […]
