There's lots of soft-focus sex in this genteel bodice-ripper starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson.
By Stephanie Zacharek Feb 29, 2008
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The actress takes a stand against meat -- and puts her foot in her mouth
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
October 28, 2009
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Eastwood's "Changeling" and Soderbergh's four-hour "Che" top an impressive Eurocentric lineup at 61st Cannes festival.
By Andrew O'Hehir
April 23, 2008
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Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving battle a totalitarian state and its Bill O'Reilly-like mouthpieces in this simplistic adaptation of the pessimistic comic series.
By Stephanie Zacharek
March 17, 2006
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Julia Roberts and Jude Law star in Mike Nichols' coldblooded examination of modern mating.
By Stephanie Zacharek
December 3, 2004
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Casting yourself in the first movie you've ever directed is pretty ballsy, especially when you've written the film yourself. How does Zach Braff pull it off without looking like a blowhard?
By Stephanie Zacharek
July 28, 2004
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Anthony Minghella's pretty, star-studded adaptation of the bestselling Civil War romance never makes it above freezing. And, gee, didn't those Southern whites have it rough?
By Stephanie Zacharek
December 25, 2003
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Incredible bulk can't fit wedding ring on flabby finger; swept-away lovebirds put the kibosh on new vows; Gyllenhaal snogging Natalie Portman? Plus: Barbra bombs!
By Amy Reiter
October 3, 2002
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Portman shares doll sex habits; Cindy bares soul on mole; Beaver declares itchiness. Plus: Lance gets cocky in Moscow.
By Amy Reiter
June 3, 2002
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Hewitt wants new image, denies Baldwin affair; Johnny Rotten
likes his image just fine; "That's Incredible" host reveals "nipple
memo." Plus: Portman disses "Star Wars" nerds!
By Amy Reiter
May 17, 2002
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The soul-deadening string of clichés that is "Attack of the Clones" must immediately be shot beyond Pluto where it can do no harm.
By Stephanie Zacharek
May 16, 2002
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The real subject of those alleged Kournikova pics is steamed; Tommy Lee strikes back at Pamela. Plus: Mike Tyson blames media for lousy sex life; Paul McCartney's secret identities revealed!
By Amy Reiter
May 8, 2002
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Tommy Lee and his not-so-hep "stress bumps"; anti-smoker Spears caught puffin' away; Merle Haggard has kidnapping blues; "Dirty Dancing" to return -- with Ricky Martin?
By Amy Reiter
May 3, 2002
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Uncut, Luc Besson's controversial thriller makes perfect sense -- and it has a softly beating heart.
By Charles Taylor
August 28, 2000
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"Dirty Dancing, the franchise." And, yes, fries do come with that shake.
By Amy Reiter
May 15, 2000
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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
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Salon's TV picks for Weekend, April 28-30, 2000.
By Joyce Millman
April 28, 2000
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With an Oprah-book plot and Hallmark sentimentality, the trailer-park melodrama never lets you forget that Natalie Portman and Ashley Judd are hot babes with perfect complexions.
By Andrew O'Hehir
April 28, 2000
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Who's the movie star that's nasty and abusive to all the crew? Samuel L. Jackson, damn right. Plus: Natalie Portman on trailer-park culture, Sofia Coppola on what's in a name and Hugh Hefner's girlfriend on "Baywatch Hawaii."
By Amy Reiter
April 25, 2000
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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
April 13, 2000
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D.C. insiders in love! Mush and spin from the other Olson twins; Portman keeps her pants on; and Michael Jackson won't stop till he gets enough ... babies.
By Amy Reiter
November 30, 1999
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Mom just wants to have fun, daughter sulks. Haven't we seen this movie before?
By Stephanie Zacharek
November 24, 1999
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George Lucas is seeking an "extremely intelligent" 19-year-old actor to play Anakin Skywalker in "Episode II." He need look no further than here.
By Matthew Sullivan
November 23, 1999
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Mom looks like a cheap hooker; anguished daughter broods. Must be a chick flick.
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
November 12, 1999
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Salon's TV picks for Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999
By Joyce Millman
November 11, 1999
"The Other Boleyn Girl"
Natalie Portman's vegan vendetta
Indy, Clint and Che hit the Côte d'Azur
"V for Vendetta"
"Closer"
"Garden State"
"Cold Mountain"
In space, no one can hear you groan
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