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Christian Bale

"3:10 to Yuma": Russell Crowe and Christian Bale slide into this western remake like it was a favorite pair of chaps.; By Stephanie Zacharek Sep 7, 2007
Beyond the Multiplex: Werner Herzog's explosive POW drama -- a love letter to America? Plus: Bad parents, interesting women.; By Andrew O'Hehir Jul 5, 2007
"The Prestige": Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale star as rival magicians trying to out-trick each other in this tediously clever film.; By Stephanie Zacharek Oct 20, 2006
"The New World": Colin Farrell and Christian Bale are totally wasted in this superstatic triangular love story.; By Stephanie Zacharek Dec 23, 2005
"Batman Begins": You know you're in trouble when a movie can't even get the Batmobile right.; By Stephanie Zacharek Jun 15, 2005
The magic Christian: All bow before the young British actor with more going on than any American actor, ever -- Garland, Brando, Sinatra, you name it. And he's not even a major star (yet).; By Cintra Wilson Oct 26, 2004
"The Machinist": Christian Bale lost 63 pounds and turned himself into a walking skeleton to star in this psychological horror thriller. Was it worth it?; By Stephanie Zacharek Oct 22, 2004
What's the opposite of denial?: "Laurel Canyon" director Lisa Cholodenko on casting the "awesome" Frances McDormand, the influence of D.H. Lawrence (whom she hasn't read) and the sexuality of her interviewer.; By Jeff Stark Mar 7, 2003
Hollywood swinging: Driven by the marvelously sexy Frances McDormand, "Laurel Canyon" is wreathed in a golden haze of rock 'n' roll sensuality and glorious L.A. sunlight.; By Stephanie Zacharek Mar 7, 2003
"Reign of Fire": Dragons torch the earth as manly men with weird hair battle them in this colossally misconceived dud.; By Andrew O'Hehir Jul 12, 2002
"American Psycho": Mary Harron's unloved monster, here with its three-way sex scene restored, is really an enigmatic and powerful work of social satire.; By Andrew O'Hehir Sep 15, 2000
Just for the thrill of it: Halle Berry joins the Whitney "Scot-free" Houston club; James Haven happy for Angelina -- no, really.; By Amy Reiter May 12, 2000
Real Life Rock Top Ten: Why Patrick Bateman killed, the meeting of Sleater-Kinney and more.; By Greil Marcus May 1, 2000
"American Psycho": Mary Harron's clinically ironic take on the infamous Bret Easton Ellis novel tastefully avoids showing murderous violence -- and making a point.; By Stephanie Zacharek Apr 14, 2000
Outback mistake house: Australian paper may face lawsuit for mistaking Natalie Imbruglia's rock star boyfriend for (gasp!) a girl. Plus: Christian Bale puts a sock on it; ABC to run Leo-on-Bill interview.; By Amy Reiter Apr 13, 2000
Where the boys are: A new wave of films shows a fresh element in filmmaking: The sexualization of the male actor by the female director.; By Jessica Hundley Mar 22, 2000
Killer's kicks: Christian Bale and director Mary Harron talk about yuppie killers, Bret Easton Ellis' novel and forbidden sex in the dark satire "American Psycho."; By Mark Ebner Jan 26, 2000
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Weekend, Nov. 12-14, 1999; By Joyce Millman Nov 12, 1999
The glam that fell to earth: Todd Haynes' opulent ode to the glam-rock era may be 50 percent polyester, but it's full of heart.; By Stephanie Zacharek Nov 6, 1998

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