Tobey Maguire

Beyond the Multiplex Mickey and Spidey do Hollywood

The Disney-Marvel deal: Great news for faceless bean-counters -- and for Ant-Man! For movie fans, not so much
By Andrew O'Hehir Sep 1, 2009

  • Coming to a theater near you: Dumb arguments

    Remember that "Settling for Mr. Good Enough" article? Well, Tobey Maguire just bought the movie rights.
    By Sarah Hepola April 9, 2008

  • "Spider-Man 3"

    Spidey comes back swingin'! The third installment in the beloved blockbuster series may be the biggest, splashiest and best one yet.
    By Stephanie Zacharek May 4, 2007

  • "The Good German"

    Clooney looks great -- again -- in black-and-white. But "Good German" is no "Good Night."
    By Stephanie Zacharek December 15, 2006

  • The Fix

    Spears denies marital breakup, defends parenting style, gets sued by paparazzo. Plus: Naomi Campbell's anger explained?
    June 12, 2006

  • "Spider-Man 2"

    Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst are back, but this sorta square Spidey movie doesn't swing.
    By Charles Taylor June 30, 2004

  • "Seabiscuit"

    Director Gary Ross yearns to make this saga of the racehorse who transfixed Depression America into a Hollywood classic. But unlike the awkward real-life Seabiscuit, his version is pretty -- and lacks a soul.
    By Charles Taylor July 25, 2003

  • Tobey and the glorified leotard

    Maguire tells of restricted Spidey bathroom breaks; Devo admits to subliminal messages. Plus: Ozzy and fam in Ripa love fest; Hurley's financial instincts unmolested by motherhood!
    By Amy Reiter May 6, 2002

  • Spider-Man as Everyman

    Endearing Toby Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, the sexiest superhero's girlfriend ever, shine in this low-key but charming blockbuster.
    By Charles Taylor May 3, 2002

  • All they feel is love

    McCartney denies Heather/Stella feud; Tobey takes black widow in Spidey stride; Rupert nixes gay Bond idea; "The Bachelor's" Michel whimpers about reality!
    By Amy Reiter April 29, 2002

  • Look who's nuts

    De Matteo from "The Sopranos" neuters own pooch; Bullock gives Chaplin foot job; Kerr poses for unfortunate photo; Spidey spins web of disgusting meat references!
    By Amy Reiter April 24, 2002

  • A lesson in grace, redux

    Stephen Bing maintains baby snub; Sarah Jessica Parker finally pregnant. Plus: Yogurt-hurling R.E.M. guitarist gets off; Bill Maher disses his girlfriends' sex know-how.
    By Amy Reiter April 8, 2002

  • Revenge of the nerds

    Autograph collectors get back at nonsigning celebrities; Gene Simmons resorts to nude resorts. Plus: "Riverdance" runs dry; Sarah Jessica Parker gets mad; Brad and Jennifer get manse.
    By Amy Reiter July 31, 2001

  • Wonderful movie

    "Wonder Boys" is still the best -- and most moving -- comedy of the year. Director Curtis Hanson and novelist Michael Chabon explain why Hollywood gave them a second chance to prove it.
    By Michael Sragow November 10, 2000

  • Along came a spider

    Tobey Maguire heroically squeezes into the Spidey suit; Chevy Chase gets dissed by an upstart; Angelina Jolie gets snobby about snobs; and more. Plus: Julia Roberts tired of her Bratt?
    By Amy Reiter August 1, 2000

  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Weekend, April 14-16, 2000.
    By Joyce Millman April 14, 2000

  • The John Irving rules

    Oscar watch: The author of "The Cider House Rules" talks about his Academy Award nomination, abortion and his strange fixation on oral sex.
    By Jeff Stark March 8, 2000

  • Almost true

    Gershon, Wahlberg and Manheim act through their teeth; Hasselhoff in hasselhuff over character's exit. Plus: Like father, like pet. Rottweiler Anderson-Lee faces assault charges.
    By Amy Reiter February 29, 2000

  • "Wonder Boys"

    Michael Douglas and Tobey Maguire clash, connect and get baked in Curtis Hanson's literate upscale entertainment.
    By Andrew O'Hehir February 25, 2000

  • A wizard of Hollywood

    Steve Kloves, screenwriter for Curtis Hanson's new "Wonder Boys," takes on Hollywood's hottest property -- boy wonder Harry Potter.
    By Michael Sragow February 24, 2000

  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Weekend, Jan. 28-30, 2000
    By Joyce Millman January 28, 2000

  • "The Cider House Rules"

    Driven by Tobey Maguire's marvelously layered performance, Lasse Hallstrvm's old-fashioned cinematic yarn-spinning yields genuine emotion without sentimentality.
    By Stephanie Zacharek January 25, 2000

  • Starstock raving mad

    President Oprah? Godfather Trump? Noah Wyle will see you now? Starstock.com survey sez ... fans are nuts. Plus: Antonio, my Banderas! Who was that unmasked man at the Maxim party?
    By Amy Reiter December 14, 1999

  • "Ride With the Devil"

    Ang Lee's dark and sober fable might be the most interesting and least dogmatic view of the Civil War to wend its way into the multiplexes.
    By Andrew O'Hehir November 24, 1999

  • Exile in "Pleasantville"

    Director Gary Ross fetishizes the '50s in this high-concept parable about the dangers of conformity.
    By Charles Taylor October 23, 1998
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