James Gandolfini

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3"

John Travolta and Denzel Washington face off in this New York subway thriller. But will they hijack a classic?
By Andrew O'Hehir Jun 12, 2009

  • "Sopranos" wrap-up: Uncomfortably numb

    Tony dabbles in extreme denial, and "The Sopranos" descends into a surreal hell.
    By Heather Havrilesky May 14, 2007

  • "Lonely Hearts"

    Salma Hayek slays as one hot coldblooded murderer.
    By Stephanie Zacharek April 13, 2007

  • "The Sopranos" hits its darkest note

    In the show's gripping new start, Tony, Carmela, Dr. Melfi and the gang, increasingly cut off from their illusions and their supposed loved ones, freefall through a hopeless world of divorce, betrayal, lust and rage.
    By Heather Havrilesky March 5, 2004

  • The Fix

    David Brinkley and Gregory Peck leave us, but the Sex Pistols are alive and well and coming to the U.S. Plus: Where in the world is Dennis Miller?
    June 12, 2003

  • The Fix

    Jessica Lange wows 'em at college, James Gandolfini sings with Kate Winslet, and Egypt looks for its own Pamela Anderson. Plus: Is Bill Gates cheap?
    By Karen Croft May 19, 2003

  • The Fix

    Kylie Minogue shows off her underwear, Tony Soprano smiles, Celine Dion cleans up and John Kerry talks about his balls.
    By Karen Croft March 17, 2003

  • The Fix

    Tony Soprano threatens to walk, Helen Thomas gets snubbed, and is our prez popping pills?
    By Karen Croft March 7, 2003

  • "Everything comes to an end"

    Money, drugs, psychiatry and rampant individualism threaten both of Tony's families as "The Sopranos" sounds an even darker, bleaker tone.
    By Carina Chocano September 16, 2002

  • A man called horse!

    Richard Harris, a real schwinger; the Paltrow broadcasting system; Kidman: Cruise is supercaliflabbergasting. Plus: Omigawd, Britney cops to cutting the cheese!
    By Amy Reiter October 31, 2001

  • Tony Soprano says Redford's a goodfella

    James Gandolfini admits he's a donut; war with no end: Ono and McCartney. Plus: Drew Barrymore to take direction from George Clooney.
    By Amy Reiter October 22, 2001

  • "The Last Castle"

    Redford and Gandolfini have a battle of wills in this very manly prison movie from the director of "The Contender."
    By Stephanie Zacharek October 19, 2001

  • Look but don't touch

    Meadow Soprano loves God, gets naked; Kidman nails new gig; Eminem does it for daughter. Plus: Electra and Navarro engaged -- Rodman enraged?
    By Amy Reiter August 21, 2001

  • "The Mexican"

    Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts, together at last in a final burp of Tarantinoism.
    By Charles Taylor March 2, 2001

  • Sympathy for the (Jersey) devil

    James Gandolfini, David Chase and the "Sopranos" crew return for a bold and brilliant third season opener.
    By Joyce Millman February 27, 2001

  • Did the Juice cut loose?

    A tabloid says O.J. starred in a three-way porn flick -- he denies it; Bob Dole wants to work with Britney; and Darva and Rick prolong our suffering on Larry King.
    By Amy Reiter February 23, 2001

  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Weekend, Dec. 8-10, 2000
    By Joyce Millman December 8, 2000

  • Skywalk this way

    Anakin cast! 19-year-old Canadian Hayden Christensen snags Jedi role; and what's that pacifier doing in Elizabeth Hurley's mouth? Plus: Not a good week for stalkers.
    By Amy Reiter May 10, 2000

  • The gay, the bad and the hottie

    Season-ending thoughts on "Will & Grace," "The Sopranos" and "Buffy's" sexy geezer.
    By Joyce Millman May 8, 2000

  • Will Uncle Junior sing?

    Actor Dominic Chianese of "The Sopranos" talks about the hit show, James Gandolfini, Francis Coppola, Al Pacino and Gilbert & Sullivan.
    By Michael Sragow January 21, 2000

  • We are family

    You don't have to be Italian for "The Sopranos" to hit home.
    By Joyce Millman January 14, 2000

  • TV 1999

    From "The Sopranos" to "Greed," a look back at the highs and lows of the year in television.
    By Joyce Millman December 13, 1999

  • Pushing the envelopes

    The list of Emmy nominees comes out this week. Will TV's best be on it?
    By Joyce Millman July 19, 1999

  • Happy Mother's Day, and screw you

    Raise a glass to Livia Soprano, the meanest mother on TV.
    By Joyce Millman May 3, 1999

  • 8mm

    Andrew O'Hehir reviews '8mm,' Joel Schumacher's journey through one man's dark night of the soul
    By Andrew O'Hehir February 26, 1999
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