Apparently, Satan is a huge fan of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. How else can you explain the new exorcism film The Rite's last act channeling of that famous film character by the man who made him (in)famous in the first place....... more »
FilmCritic entries tagged "Ciaran Hinds"
The Tale of Despereaux began life as a children's book, and the animated film version does its best to reproduce the sounds of a storybook: The characters, especially the brave little titular mouse, are earnest rather than wisecracking, and Sigourney...... more »
Some film types die out because audiences no longer support them. Others disappear because no one has the talent or skill to successfully resurrect them. The witty, wacky screwball comedies of the '30s and '40s were really nothing more than...... more »
Whew! Sitting through 112 minutes of Persuasion is a true exercise in persistence. Full of performances that could have been done better by hand puppets, sloppy direction, and a script that's nearly impossible to follow, Persuasion has very little to...... more »
