Robert Downey Jr. gives this inventive superhero blockbuster its warm, glowing heart -- and makes it soar.
By Stephanie Zacharek May 1, 2008
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James Gray's dreamlike "Two Lovers" pairs a tormented Joaquin Phoenix with a bad-girl Gwyneth; ruthless mob drama "Gomorrah" makes Tony Soprano look like a lightweight.
By Andrew O'Hehir
February 12, 2009
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From "Che" to a rowdy Paris high school to a murderous "Tony Manero," here are Cannes' 2008 hits-in-waiting -- and a few more that deserve a second look.
By Andrew O'Hehir
May 27, 2008
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The continuing Page Six gossip scandal. Kiefer Sutherland gets more "24." Plus: A boy for Paltrow?
April 10, 2006
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This big-screen version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama plays by the numbers.
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 16, 2005
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In this podcast from Cannes, director James Gray talks about his intriguing romantic drama starring Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow and Isabella Rossellini.
By Andrew O'Hehir
May 21, 2008
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Fernando Meirelles' "Blindness," starring Julianne Moore, to open Cannes fest, with Barry Levinson's "What Just Happened?" as the closer.
By Andrew O'Hehir
April 29, 2008
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Her upbringing and aristocratic air have -- unfairly -- made her a loaded target for many. But the most unjust criticism is of her very best films.
By Charles Taylor
September 22, 2004
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This nostalgically futuristic fantasy has Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and extremely impressive digitally rendered scenery, but, alas, no heart.
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 17, 2004
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Wacky names! Baby "bumps"! The "most anticipated baby in the world"! Why do we salivate over spawning celebrities?
By Rebecca Traister
July 31, 2004
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England's longest-running literary soap opera enters a new chapter, as Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes' daughter wages war against ghouls, obsessives and the makers of "Sylvia" (as well as novelists like me).
By Kate Moses
October 17, 2003
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Gwyneth Paltrow and director Christine Jeffs create a complex portrait of the legendary poet/suicide/heroine -- but this Lifetime-esque movie is too pretty and plays too safe.
By Stephanie Zacharek
October 17, 2003
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Readers spar over the sexy stars of the '80s: Bring back the golden age of Karen Allen! Lay off Cameron and Brad already!
October 9, 2003
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Reality version of "Beverly Hillbillies"? High school behavior on the Hill, and Mini-Me to marry tall drink of water. Plus: Design Martha's cell and win a prize!
July 21, 2003
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Hillary chats about brides, Simon and Garfunkel chat about a reunion and Cameron and Drew guzzle champers like they're on "Ab Fab"!
By Karen Croft and Amy Reiter
June 27, 2003
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Elizabeth Hurley goes for Mile High Club membership, Gwyneth goes down for a nap, and the Buttafuocos call it quits. Plus: DJ Jazzy Dubya?
By Karen Croft
May 6, 2003
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Gwyneth Paltrow glows in a light airplane comedy that's actually funny.
By Stephanie Zacharek
March 21, 2003
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J-Lo nixes Hooters for Ben, Nicole and Daniel Day-Lewis talk about the war and the menu changes on The Hill. Plus: "60 Minutes" creater blasts Clinton/Dole debate
By Karen Croft
March 10, 2003
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Anna Nicole, fashion boob? Say it ain't so! Gwyneth plays it Cold; Nicole longs to be lured. Plus: Hugh Grant disses ex-Spice Girl.
By Amy Reiter
January 8, 2003
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Musician pummeled by mystery men in club brawl; Gwyneth's hot for Coldplay beau. Plus: Spock bows out, Rocky doesn't.
By Amy Reiter
December 13, 2002
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Kelly and Jack Osbourne: What goes on beneath the bleeps? The vulgarization of Celine Dion; Roseanne says Dubya's a "babe." Plus: Is Lorraine Bracco ready to drop the towel?
By Amy Reiter
September 16, 2002
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Enrique's deep thoughts while standing naked in front of the mirror; Jerry Hall: Looking at Keith Richards made my kids just say no. Plus: Move over Angelina, Liza's adopting!
By Amy Reiter
September 9, 2002
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Debbie Rowe says: The kid is not my son; Dolly Parton gets a few things off her chest. Plus: Gwyneth gets a frickin' $23,000 cellphone!
By Amy Reiter
August 29, 2002
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No way: Ben says he has "too many skeletons" in the closet; Heather Graham: British blokes "aggressive enough"; Plus: Snoop Dogg to host "Girls Gone Wild" boobathon!
By Amy Reiter
August 22, 2002
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Costar makes boy toy bark, says she's "tough as a lizard"; baloney pony steals scene from Robin Williams; Samuel Jackson and Snoop Dogg in thespian debate. Plus: Donny Wahlberg sings the Backstreet Boy blues.
By Amy Reiter
August 20, 2002