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Articles tagged "donald sutherland"NewsDonald Sutherland’s real-life paternal experiences trump his TV, movie rolesby Rick Bentley [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][13.Feb.08] :. Donald Sutherland’s role in the new feature film “Fool’s Gold” has him playing a rich man who is doing his best to deal with an outrageous daughter. The veteran actor plays a...  Film ReviewFool’s Goldby Cynthia Fuchs[8.Feb.08] :. In fact, Fool's Gold is pretty much bereft of bright spots.  TV ReviewDirty Sexy Moneyby Daynah Burnett[3.Oct.07] :. As if to fend off our confusion, when the Darlings get together, they lay around drinking single malt scotch and spout expository dialogue at one another.  Film DVD ReviewInvasion of the Body Snatchersby Bill Gibron[24.Sep.07] :. Why is this 1978 remake so scary? It turns the urge to find oneself into a seemingly horrifying proposition: is individuality really all that special, and how far would you go to protect it?  Film ReviewPride & Prejudice (2005)by Cynthia Fuchs[11.Nov.05] :. Everyone knows that Keira Knightley is lovely, vibrant, and gloriously young, that she can play feisty and dreamy with equally apparent ease.  TV ReviewCommander in Chiefby Samantha Bornemann[4.Oct.05] :. Having gone to the trouble of putting a woman in the White House, Commander in Chief plans to focus on her efforts to keep house. See how far we've come? Cold Mountain: Collector’s Edition (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[12.Jul.04] :. Anthony Minghella's image of the birds in snow articulates Cold Mountain's aesthetic and themes, its interest in collision and reverie, in nostalgia and resistance. Cold Mountain (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[23.Dec.03] :. The first scene in Cold Mountain is sensational and sickening, an apt introduction to what will be a Civil War saga. The Italian Job (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[29.Aug.03] :. As soon as John utters the words 'last job' to his darling girl, his fate (like the film's) is sealed. Die! Die! My Darling! (a.k.a. Fanatic) (1965)by John G. Nettles[11.Aug.03] :. Tallulah Bankhead was a walking mélange of Southern grande dame bitchiness, unapologetic hedonism, and an in-your-face performance style. The Italian Job (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[29.May.03] :. As soon as John utters the words 'last job' to his darling girl, his fate (like the film's) is sealed. Fellini: I’m a Born Liar (2003)by Jonathan Kiefer[15.May.03] :. The right way to make a documentary on Fellini is to fantasize a little about the persona, rather than to seek the 'truth' of the man. Big Shot’s Funeral (Da Wan) (2001)by A.E. Souzis[28.Apr.03] :. A sprawling modern day fable where East meets West on a movie set. Path to Warby Lesley Smith[10.Jun.02] :. It attempts to rehabilitate Johnson (Michael Gambon) as a President whose considerable political and social policy achievements have been forever overshadowed by his escalation of the Vietnam War. Space Cowboys (2000)by Cynthia FuchsThe aging Clint Eastwood may act like a cantankerous old coot, but everyone knows that he’s still the great American Hero, fiercely loyal, exceedingly courageous, and wily like a fox. In his... Space Cowboys (2000)by Paul VarnerClint Eastwood, I guess, will always see himself as the ultimate icon of masculinity for his generation. The young Eastwood saved the Western film genre in the 1964 with the ultra-hip postmodern... Robert Altman Collection: Donald Sutherland, Elliot Gould, Robert Duvall, Carol Burnett - PopMattersby Matt MazurThis uneven collection is a definite example of the adage 'when he's good, he's very good, but when he's bad, he's very bad'. Panic (2000)by Josh JonesPanic, written and directed by Henry Bromell, is the latest in a recent series of films about middle-aged white men in the throes of mid-life crises. As tired as this plot may sound—a... Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)by Cynthia FuchsThe invasion is not from without, per se, but from, and, as Ripley noted so insightfully in 'Alien 3', 'It's a metaphor.' And when 'Final Fantasy' pauses to engage this question, most notably in Aki's dreams, it's onto something. The Art of War (2000)by Cynthia FuchsFor a man who has no identity, Shaw (Wesley Snipes) sure has plenty of attitude. |
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