‘Film’ Archives
‘Water for Elephants’ is respectful if tame adaptation
Movie adaptations of bestselling novels are always problematic. The film has to be faithful enough to the book to satisfy fans yet also create a fulfilling film experience that works for those who have not read it. “Water for Elephants” succeeds in the first half of that challenge but less so [...]
Interview with ‘Hanna’ star Saoirse Ronan
Despite her young age, Irish actress Saoirse Ronan as piled up some impressive film credits since she debuted at 12 in “Atonement,” including the starring role in “Lovely Bones.” Ronan turned 16 while filming her latest, the thriller “Hanna.” The Current spoke with her during a [...]
‘Scream 4′ lives up to the franchise’s fame
"What's your favorite scary movie?" For fans of the "Scream" trilogy (and its parodies), this line is old hat, and it has become blatantly obvious that the killer asks it regularly. "Scream 4" hit theatres on April 15, 2011 and has received a wide range of reactions. From the intensely positive to [...]
“The Conspirator” spotlights little-known, fascinating Civil War event
This month's 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War makes the timing perfect for a Civil War film. “The Conspirator” is a gripping, thought-provoking drama about the only woman accused in the assassination of President Lincoln. Director Robert Redford skillfully crafted this [...]
“Hanna” mixes action thriller and drama, flavored with Brothers Grimm
The term “Fairy-tale story” usually conjures up images of princesses in pink and romance; however, in director Joe Wright's involving contemporary thriller “Hanna,” the fairy-tale is of the darker Brothers Grimm folk tale sort. Director Wright re-teams with his young actress from [...]