Movies - Feb. 26, 2007
The Academy Award show wrap-up
The 79th Annual Academy Awards was a subdued affair with nothing too memorable, no real stand outs. The entire show seemed to blend together, plenty of beautiful people and speeches, but not much else.
Tags: movies, oscar, academy awards, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Hudson, The Departed, Forest Whitaker

Movies - Oct. 23, 2006
"The Queen" should rule lists of movies to see
The 10th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death is on the way and a year in advance comes “The Queen,” one of the first movies to recount that week for the royal family in a way that isn’t overly serious.
Tags: the queen, england, tony blair, queen elizabeth, princess diana, helen mirren, michael sheen

Movies - March 16, 2002
It's "Last Orders" -- don't get left behind
The bell has rung and it's last orders for Bermondsey butcher Jack Dodds in this film version of British novelist Graham Swift's Booker Prize-winning novel of the same name. A great ensemble film, "Last Orders" is distinguished for its story of friendship, with all its highs and lows, certainly, but it is the top-notch cast that makes it really special.
Tags: "Last Orders", "Sexy Beast", Ray Winstone, Michael Caine, Helen Mirren, Bob Hoskins, Schepisi

Movies - Jan. 12, 2002
"Gosford Park" tasty but not very filling
Working with an exceptional cast, Robert Altman is at the top of his game in "Gosford Park." Unfortunately, while there's a lot to admire in it, the film ultimately fails to satisfy.
Tags: Robert Altman, Gosford Park, Kelly Macdonald, Kristin Scott Thomas, Helen Mirren

Movies - Sept. 1, 2001
"Greenfingers" reminds us why Brit comedies must die
To briefly summarize, the story involves hardened criminals getting hooked on gardening and pretty flowers. They find friendship and redemption in the last place they expect to find it. If that's not enough to rev up your gag reflex, don't worry, the movie will.
Tags: Greenfingers, Saving Grace, Helen Mirren