The celebrated director talks about his buoyant, bighearted new picture, "Happy-Go-Lucky." (Toronto Film Festival)
By Stephanie Zacharek Sep 10, 2008
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"Up," Clooney, "Precious," "Lovely Bones," "Nine" all leading contenders. Plus: Is indie dead? (Part 174)
By Andrew O'Hehir
September 23, 2009
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Kevin Smith explains how he got the imaginary poo and fake sex in "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" past those dirty minds at the MPAA.
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 9, 2008
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Ed Harris talks about directing Viggo Mortensen in his new western, "Appaloosa," and how men communicate without spilling their guts.
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 8, 2008
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At the Toronto Film Festival, Jonathan Demme returns to form and Peter Sollett explores mix-tape romance.
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 6, 2008
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The Venice Film Festival takes risks while Toronto promises gems like Claire Denis' "35 rhums," an intimate movie about the pleasures of home -- and knowing when to leave it.
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 5, 2008
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The joyous, inventive "I'm Not There" explores the many faces of Bob Dylan -- played by Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and the captivating Cate Blanchett.
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 12, 2007
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Two beautiful movies about Joy Division recall 1980 as if it were yesterday. Plus: An indie crowd pleaser likely to stir up abortion discussion.
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 11, 2007
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Two very different movies about the Iraq war from De Palma and Haggis. Plus: George Clooney finesses his way through a grueling press conference.
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 10, 2007
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"The Mother of Tears" revels in old-school sick violence, but watching the exuberant gorefest through your fingers is better than searching futilely for George Clooney's earlobe.
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 8, 2007
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Michael Moore brings the world a 102-minute commercial about himself, "Captain Mike Across America." Could that have been his dream all along?
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 7, 2007
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The festival's hottest movie imagines the assassination of George W. Bush. Plus: The new Dixie Chicks film is a rousing shout of defiance.
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 13, 2006
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Audience too sapped to boo Hugh Jackman in "The Fountain"; Forest Whitaker charms and chills in "The Last King of Scotland."
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 12, 2006
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Christopher Guest takes on Hollywood's Oscar obsession in the nutty "For Your Consideration." Plus: Mira Nair adapts Jhumpa Lahiri's "The Namesake."
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 11, 2006
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Russell Crowe charms his way through a press conference -- and his new film. Plus: Borat makes us laugh; Will Ferrell doesn't.
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 10, 2006
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Movies, movies and more movies! My first day at Canada's sprawling festival takes me from Australia to China. Who has time for parties?
By Stephanie Zacharek
September 8, 2006
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The story is just like any other, except it's very cold. And people eat each other.
By David Goodman
February 11, 2000
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Chris Smith wins the indie-film lottery with his documentary about another struggling independent filmmaker.
By Martin Knelman
November 2, 1999
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