Just a few short months ago, Ridley Scott’s new crime drama “All the Money in the World” faced disaster when the career of Kevin Spacey — who played one of the film’s major roles — imploded spectacularly in the wake of several allegations of sexual misconduct. The behind-the-scenes shake-ups threatened to overshadow the film completely, […]
Michelle Williams
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Film review: ‘The Greatest Showman’
It’s easy to respect the ambition behind “The Greatest Showman,” an all-new, completely original movie musical based on the life of circus impresario P.T. Barnum. Coming from a first-time filmmaker — Australian music-video director Michael Gracey — the long-in-the-works film has been something of a passion project for star Hugh Jackman. The film’s an over-the-top, […]
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Film review: “Manchester by the Sea”
“Manchester by the Sea” is a
heartbreaking exploration of grief and loss among characters who’ve lost the
tools to process them
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Film review: “Certain Women”
The films of Kelly Reichardt tend to sneak up on you. Since her 1994 debut, “River of Grass,” the American director’s films have been distinct in their quiet, sparsely plotted nature. With her hyper-realist style, Reichardt tends to forgo big, emotional moments in favor of clear-eyed character portraits filled with the kind of tiny, perfectly […]
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“Oz the Great and Powerful”
As the new movie “Oz the Great and Powerful” demonstrates, L. Frank Baum’s fantasies about the magical land of Oz remain a source of enchantment for filmmakers and audiences. Dramatic and cinematic adaptations of the stories date back to the early years of the 20th century and continue through the present day, with such works […]
