Tom Hanks

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Holy conspiracy theory! The Illuminati have hatched a plot to destroy the Vatican in this "Da Vinci Code" follow-up, and only Tom Hanks can save the faithful.
By Stephanie Zacharek May 15, 2009

  • Charlie Wilson's unfinished war

    The legendary Texas congressman talks about his secret 1980s Afghan war (and its blowback), the Obama campaign and being better-looking than Tom Hanks.
    By Andrew O'Hehir April 22, 2008

  • Hanks. Tom Hanks

    A Bond preview that will leave you hankering for more.
    By Kerry Lauerman January 15, 2007

  • "The Polar Express"

    This creepy animated holiday feature based on the popular children's book -- featuring Tom Hanks as the voice of no fewer than six characters -- has more padding than a junkie's Santa suit.
    By Stephanie Zacharek November 10, 2004

  • "The Terminal"

    Tom Hanks plays a sort of Esperanto Everyman stuck for months at JFK Airport in what is probably the worst-directed film Steven Spielberg has ever made.
    By Charles Taylor June 18, 2004

  • The Fix

    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

  • The Fix

    Tom Hanks and Armani say no to the Oscars, Liz says "ciao" to Hollywood, and we get a sneak peek of "Matrix" sequel.
    By Karen Croft March 21, 2003

  • Phish wraps New York Times

    Note to paper of record: That wasn't Tom Hanks onstage with Phish; Dr. Melfi loves dropping towel; Maximus returnus? Plus: Eminem pleads, Don't love me to death!
    By Amy Reiter January 3, 2003

  • "Catch Me If You Can"

    Leonardo DiCaprio looks great in those '60s threads, but Steven Spielberg's story of a legendary hustler is sadly short on period zip, zowie and va-va-voom.
    By Charles Taylor December 25, 2002

  • Jennifer, wasted

    What's Jennifer Jason Leigh doing in "The Road to Perdition" -- and why's she missing that despondent, carnal air of hers?
    By David Thomson July 18, 2002

  • "Road to Perdition"

    Neither a good Paul Newman nor a bad Tom Hanks can save this dreary art-house flick from the airless grip of "American Beauty" director Sam Mendes.
    By Stephanie Zacharek July 12, 2002

  • At least the camera loves him

    Eminem said to have acting skillz; Hanks digs 'N Sync; DiCaprio's girlfriend gets spooked! Plus: Michael Jackson's dad out to catch terrorists.
    By Amy Reiter October 16, 2001

  • The art of war

    HBO's massive and bloody miniseries, "Band of Brothers," attempts the impossible and nearly succeeds.
    By Gary Kamiya September 8, 2001

  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Weekend, Sept. 7-9, 2001
    By Joyce Millman September 7, 2001

  • We never saw this coming

    Britney says she's tossing the innocence routine; Tom Hanks is still talking about World War II; Charlie Sheen to sell bachelor pad. Plus: Sex-book deal too sticky for Cattrall.
    By Amy Reiter July 17, 2001

  • Oscar plays nice

    At the 73rd Academy Awards, Steve Martin holds his fire, and not even Russell Crowe does anything naughty.
    By Bill Wyman March 26, 2001

  • "The Green Mile"

    Stephen King thought the script made from his serial novel was the best film adaptation he'd ever read. But that doesn't make the movie any better.
    By David Lazarus February 8, 2001

  • The castaway

    Will Tom Hanks ever get off the feel-good island of superstardom?
    By David Thomson January 12, 2001

  • Life is like a FedEx box

    Tom Hanks says that until crisis strikes, you always know what you're going to get.
    By Michael Sragow January 12, 2001

  • The castaway speaks

    Listen to behind-the-scene excerpts of Michael Sragow's interview with Tom Hanks.
    By   January 12, 2001

  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001
    By Joyce Millman January 4, 2001

  • "Cast Away"

    Melancholy! Eternal solitude! Tom Hanks and Robert "Forrest Gump" Zemeckis reunite for the year's most unlikely blockbuster.
    By Stephanie Zacharek December 22, 2000

  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Monday, Dec. 18, 2000
    By Joyce Millman December 18, 2000

  • Mother knows best

    Eminem's mom weighs in on her son's rocky marriage; enraged Gary Coleman takes on the scooter menace. Plus: Geri Halliwell ain't heavy, she's just compassionate; and Gwyneth's stalker deemed -- surprise! -- crazy.
    By Amy Reiter December 18, 2000

  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000
    By Joyce Millman December 7, 2000
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