Forget the sappy trailer. This triumphant movie about failure has nuance and feeling -- not to mention Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx.
By Stephanie Zacharek Apr 24, 2009
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The Disney-Marvel deal: Great news for faceless bean-counters -- and for Ant-Man! For movie fans, not so much
By Andrew O'Hehir
September 1, 2009
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What do Oscar nominees Robert Downey Jr. and Mickey Rourke have in common? The success stories of the year -- and the weathered mugs to show for it.
By Stephanie Zacharek
February 20, 2009
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He is a rogue, a gentleman and a brilliant actor. We loved him through good times and (very) bad, and we're so glad he's back.
By Salon staff
November 20, 2008
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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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As Arbus, Nicole Kidman radiates warmth and empathy that are nowhere to be seen in the photographer's work.
By Stephanie Zacharek
November 10, 2006
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George Clooney's second directorial project refuses to sacrifice craftsmanship to polemics, even as it kicks the pants of the contemporary media.
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 23, 2005
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What happened to Halle Berry's memory? Why is her wardrobe so bad? Is this a ghost movie or a women's-prison movie? Open the flower of your boredom and find out.
By Stephanie Zacharek
November 21, 2003
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Fans of the classic Dennis Potter BBC miniseries: Stay far, far away from this pale, Americanized imitation.
By Charles Taylor
November 7, 2003
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Turns out see-through clothes won't get you a man; Jason Priestly tempts 90210 reunion fate. Plus: Downey Jr. furthers his endeavor; and Howard Stern goes sitcom.
By Amy Reiter
November 19, 2001
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Actor gives mouth-to-mouth, revives fan; Jacko remains upright; Steve Martin on Heche: a "dim, dim memory."
By Amy Reiter
September 11, 2001
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Wilt the Stilt's kinky bachelorium ready for the right buyer. Plus: What's that big diamond doing on Britney's finger?
By Amy Reiter
August 3, 2001
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Salon's TV picks for Monday, April 30, 2001
By Joyce Millman
April 30, 2001
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By Charles Taylor
April 13, 2001
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His future's uncertain, but even if Hollywood's beloved screw-up never acts again, he'll stand as the most talented actor of his generation.
By Charles Taylor
April 10, 2001
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Calista Flockhart, Brooke Shields and Claire Danes discuss vagina
fashion; Britney! You sing
with that mouth? Plus: Russell Crowe and Courtney Love did what?
By Amy Reiter
January 25, 2001
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Calista Flockhart's recent collapse might be dog-related; Celine Dion vows to save her child's frozen twin; Madonna's minister plans to ply the couple with toilet paper.
By Amy Reiter
December 19, 2000
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The sometime wanderer snarls at an accusation that she contributed to Robert Downey Jr.'s downfall; Mel Gibson waxes macho on leg hair removal. Plus: Jim Carrey and Renée Zellweger part company, and Linda Tripp wins another personality award.
By Amy Reiter
December 14, 2000
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Julia Roberts' beau reveals his inner grizzly amid ugly Bruce Willis rumors; Mark Wahlberg's lady addresses some anatomy myths; Schwarzenegger accidentally terminates his pooch. Plus: Lewinsky's in, Downey's out.
By Amy Reiter
December 11, 2000
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Edward Furlong loves cocktails, hates heroin and outs Ringo Starr; Bill Murray goes ballistic on billboards. Plus: Can Marge Simpson animate your sex life?
By Amy Reiter
December 8, 2000
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The "Clueless" star has a point to make, but what is it? Madonna uses her private jet to check out church: Wassup with that? Plus: Drew Barrymore, more on Robert Downey Jr. and O.J.'s latest fight.
By Amy Reiter
December 7, 2000
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Caregivers cutting corners for a famous client may be just one of the problems bedeviling the respected actor -- who could face hard time.
By Maura Kelly
December 4, 2000
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By Michael Sragow
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November 30, 2000
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The truth about Robert Downey Jr.'s arrest emerges. Plus: Hugh Grant gets a slice; Madonna keeps us guessing; and 'N Sync gets sued.
By Amy Reiter
November 30, 2000
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The most extravagantly gifted actor of his generation is also a drug addict who has harmed no one. Jailing him is as barbaric as treating the sick with leeches.
By Michael Sragow
November 29, 2000