Topic: Emma Thompson

Chapter & Verse 'Saving Mr. Banks' trailer explores how 'Mary Poppins' was adapted for the big screen (+video)

'Saving Mr. Banks' stars Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson as 'Poppins' author P.L. Travers in the story of how the children's book became a Disney film.

Culture Cafe 'Downton Abbey' casting news: Paul Giamatti will portray an American relative

'Downton Abbey' is getting another guest star – actor Paul Giamatti will appear on the show as countess Cora's American brother. The show's fourth season is in production now.

Culture Cafe Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's 'Annie' gets a star in Quvenzhané Wallis

The 'Annie' remake which is being produced by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith will star 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' actress Quvenzhané Wallis. The movie was originally slated to star Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's daughter Willow, but the Smiths will still presumably serve as producers.

'Beautiful Creatures' plays its supernatural story too straight

'Creatures,' an ordinary-boy-meets-teen-witch story, could have used a dash of Tim Burton ghoulishness.

Bestselling books the week of 1/3/13, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 11/29/12, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 11/22/12, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 11/15/12, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 11/8/12, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.

Culture Cafe Emmy nominations: 'Mad Men,' 'American Horror Story' come out ahead (+video)

The two drama series each earned 17 nods as Emmy nominations were announced Thursday morning.

Review: 'Brave' is not Pixar's best, but better than 'Cars'

'Brave' is more Disney-like than Pixar's best work, but the best thing about the film is heroine Merida.

Men in Black 3: movie review

'Men in Black 3' is reasonably entertaining and features a great turn by actor Josh Brolin as a young Tommy Lee Jones.

'The Three Stooges': 5 other movies bringing back beloved stories

"The Three Stooges" hits theaters this Friday, and over the next year, everything from '70s TV shows to '90s hit comedies are coming to the multiplex.

Culture Cafe 'Men in Black III' gets a teaser trailer (VIDEO)

'Men in Black III' has had production troubles, but the new trailer gives viewers a look at new cast members Emma Thompson and Josh Brolin.
12/12/2011 03:28 pm

Nanny McPhee Returns: movie review

In 'Nanny McPhee Returns,' Emma Thompson reprises her kid-wrangling role in WWII England.
08/20/2010 10:55 am

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 03/24

Campaigning Hollywood style

Despite wobbly economy, marketing blitz to influence Oscar votes is in full force.
10/19/2009 09:40 pm

Review: 'An Education'

A coming-of-age story about a precocious schoolgirl whose new older boyfriend turns out not to be all that he seems.
10/09/2009 01:00 am

Review: 'Easy Virtue'

Despite aspirations to be more than a comedy, this revamp of Noel Coward's play survives on forced high spirits.
05/29/2009 01:00 am

Review: 'Last Chance Harvey'

A middle-aged romance is given depth and charm by the mature talents of Thompson and Hoffman.
01/24/2009 12:00 am

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Christopher Guest displays his musical talents, quirky 'This American Life' puts out a second DVD, Martin Luther King Day offers a chance to make a difference, and more.
01/16/2009 12:00 am

Global News Blog International news roundup

01/13/2009 12:00 am

Review: 'Happy-Go-Lucky'

Mike Leigh's spirited new movie about a sweet-tempered schoolteacher is both humane and real.
10/11/2008 01:00 am

Review: 'Brideshead Revisited'

Lastest interpretation of Evelyn Waugh's novel is more egalitarian and faith-oriented with a superb performance by Emma Thompson as the family matriarch.
07/26/2008 01:00 am

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02/13/2008 12:00 am