Judy
Try as she might, Zellweger’s Judy never goes beyond an impression of the multi-talented artist; her all-caps version of acting failing to allow the role…
Laurence Olivier
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Spartacus (1991)
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Crassus
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The Jazz Singer (1980)
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Cantor Rabinovitch
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Dracula (1979)
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Prof. Van Helsing
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A Little Romance (1979)
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Julius
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A Bridge Too Far (1977)
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Spaander
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Sleuth (1972)
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Andrew Wyke
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Battle of Britain (1969)
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Sir Hugh Dowding
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Oh, What a Lovely War (1969)
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Sir John French
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* This filmography is not intended to be a comprehensive list of this artist’s work. Instead it reflects the films this person has been involved with that have been reviewed on this site.
Franco Zeffirelli: 1923-2019
The famed director of Romeo & Juliet, La Traviata, Jesus of Nazareth and more passed away this weekend at the age of 96.
Up in the Gallery: Rupert Everett on Oscar Wilde
An interview with the director-star of The Happy Prince.
A Muslim Helps Fix the Terrorists in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan
Far Flung Correspondent Omer Mozaffar talks about his experience as a consultant on the new Amazon series, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan.
Your Roger Stories: The Meetings
Memories of Roger from those who have met and talked to him over the years.
Bright Wall/Dark Room March 2018: Soderbergh's Limey's by George Hardy
An excerpt from the latest issue of the online magazine, Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Bright Wall/Dark Room: Stigma & Myth in Belle Rive by Paul Fischer
This month's excerpt from online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room is an essay by Paul Fischer about "A Streetcar Named Desire."
Golden Globe 2018 and the Year of Women
A look at how the 75th Golden Globes centered on women and the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements.
Much More than "Star Wars": The Cinema of '77 Strikes Back at Film Society of Lincoln Center
An in-depth look at an ambitious retrospective at NYC's Film Society of Lincoln Center that celebrates one of cinema's greatest years.
Living Truthfully Under Imaginary Circumstances: Sam Schacht on Method Acting
An interview with the legendary Sam Schacht about the art of Method Acting.
Taken for Granted: Awards Veterans Like Streep, Hanks and Washington Deserve Their Nominations
This seasoned triumvirate of talent deserves their recognition in a competitive year.
Why Leo winning an Oscar for "The Revenant" would be bad for acting
Art is not an endurance test.
Book Review: "Maggie Smith: A Biography" by Michael Coveney
A celebration of Maggie Smith's career and a review of Michael Coveney's new biography about the actress.
Who's Who In Reviews: Odie Henderson
The movie questionnaire and 2015 reviews of RogerEbert.com film critic Odie Henderson.
Simon Curtis on "Woman in Gold"
An interview with "Woman in Gold" director Simon Curtis.
Beyond Narrative: The Future of the Feature Film
Roger Ebert's essay on film in the 1978 edition of the Britannica publication, "The Great Ideas Today."
Richard Attenborough: 1923-2014
Lord Richard Attenborough, legendary director and actor, has passed away at the age of 91.
Able-Bodied Actors and Disability Drag: Why Disabled Roles are Only for Disabled Performers
Scott Jordan Harris argues that disabled characters should not be played by able-bodied actors.
From The Duke to The Departed: RogerEbert.com Writers Share Memories of the Academy Awards
RogerEbert.com writers share their favorite memories of watching the Oscars.
Cohen Media Group Brings Classic and Vintage FIlms to a 21st Century Audience
Cohen Media Group has made a name for itself as a boutique DVD and Blu-ray label, bringing overlooked and under-appreciated works of cinema to new audiences.
"The Wicker Man": The cut may be final, but the film is still incomplete
Bob Calhoun muses on the deleted scenes from "The Wicker Man," now restored in a new version.
Meet the Writers: Odie Henderson
Writer Odie Henderson responds to our Movie Love Questionnaire.
#179 August 6, 2013
Marie writes: Behold an ivy covered house in Düsseldorf, Germany and the power of plants to transform stone, brick and mortar into a hotel for millions of spiders. To view an amazing collection of such images and showcasing a variety of buildings from around the world, visit The Most Colorful Houses Engulfed in Vegetation at io9.com.
#174 July 1, 2013
Marie writes: The West Coast is currently experiencing a heat wave and I have no air conditioning. That said, and despite it currently being 80F inside my apartment, at least the humidity is low. Although not so low, that I don't have a fan on my desk and big glass of ice tea at the ready. My apartment thankfully faces East and thus enjoys the shade after the sun has crossed the mid-point overhead. And albeit perverse in its irony, it's because it has been so hot lately that I've been in the mood to watch the following film again and which I highly recommend to anyone with taste and a discerning eye.
#172 June 19, 2013
Marie writes: Widely regarded as THE quintessential Art House movie, "Last Year at Marienbad" has long since perplexed those who've seen it; resulting in countless Criterion-esque essays speculating as to its meaning whilst knowledge of the film itself, often a measure of one's rank and standing amongst coffee house cinephiles. But the universe has since moved on from artsy farsty French New Wave. It now prefers something braver, bolder, more daring...
"Oscar Night in Los Angeles," by Raymond Chander
My Far-Flung Correspondent Anath White in Los Angeles writes me: "Raymond Chandler wrote this wonderful piece for the Atlantic Monthly in March of 1948."
