Topic: Mark Ruffalo

'Now You See Me' has a great premise but doesn't follow through (+video)

'Now You See Me' dispenses quickly with its magical premise and turns into a noisy thriller. 'Now You See Me' stars Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, and Woody Harrelson.

Culture Cafe Edward Norton and Michael Keaton will star in the black comedy 'Birdman'

Edward Norton and Michael Keaton have signed on to appear in the comedy 'Birdman,' in which Keaton will play an actor famous for portraying a superhero who tries to revitalize his career. Edward Norton is the stage actor who attempts to stop him.

Culture Cafe Hulk rumors dispelled by Ruffalo and Whedon

Hulk rumors: Mark Ruffalo and Joss Whedon both deny that a Hulk movie is in the works. Wait for the 'Avengers' sequel.

Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence, and Christoph Waltz: Behind the scenes at the Oscars

Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence, and other Oscar winners and presenters talked backstage. Anne Hathaway took home the Best Supporting Actress prize for the movie 'Les Miserables,' while Jennifer Lawrence took Best Actress for 'Silver Linings Playbook,' and Christoph Waltz snagged Best Supporting Actor for 'Django Unchained.'

Consumer Energy Report The big money of environmentalism

Climate change is a huge concern, but misguided attacks won't solve the issue, and the environmental movement is more financially motivated than some of its proponents would like us to think.

The Vote 'Robin Hood tax': What is it and why does Occupy want it?

As Jamie Dimon testifies before Congress (again), Occupy protesters don pointy hats to promote the 'Robin Hood tax' on stock and bond transactions – an idea Washington opposes. 

The Avengers: movie review (+trailer)

Our intrepid reviewer feels 'The Avengers' might be a tad on the long side, but the 3-D version is worth it.

'The Avengers' ensemble debuts to big overseas box office (+video)

'The Avengers' works thanks to the narrative of teamwork crafted by Joss Whedon. The film took in $185 million in the first weekend. The Avengers opens Friday in the US.

Culture Cafe 'Avengers' stars shoot new scene weeks before film's premiere

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige shares thoughts on 'Spider-Man' and future superhero sequels.

Anna Paquin, Matt Damon star in 'Margaret': movie review

'Margaret,' about a young girl (Anna Paquin) who believes herself partially responsible for a fatal bus accident, has a stellar cast but struggles for coherence.
09/30/2011 12:45 pm

Culture Cafe Jon Favreau and Robert Downey, Jr. on 'Iron Man 3' and 'The Avengers'

Jon Favreau and Robert Downey, Jr. talked about their upcoming films at the Hero Complex Film Festival on June 12. Jon Favreau revealed that he might still be involved with ‘Iron Man 3′ in some capacity, and Robert Downey Jr. admitted that ‘The Avengers’ is turning out better than he could ever have imagined.
06/14/2011 12:02 pm

Sympathy for Delicious: movie review

Mark Ruffalo's 'Sympathy for Delicious' follows the spiritual journey of a disabled DJ, but the film devolves into a blur of squalling silliness.
04/29/2011 05:00 pm

In Pictures Dr. Seuss birthday

In Pictures Oscar nominees 2011

Academy Award nominees include Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush for 'The King's Speech'

Academy Award nominees were announced Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. Natalie Portman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Bale, and Helena Bonham Carter are also Academy Award nominees for acting.
01/25/2011 11:24 am

Comic-Con attendees dazzled by 'Tron,' 'Harry Potter,' and 'Avengers' teasers

Comic-Con, the sci-fi and fantasy themed convention in San Diego, was a four-day extravaganza of light cycles, wizards, and superheroes.
07/26/2010 03:35 pm

Samuel L. Jackson announces 'Avengers' cast

Samuel L. Jackson, making an appearance at Comic-Con in San Diego, announced who will be portraying the superheros that make up the Avengers for the upcoming film.
07/26/2010 03:16 pm

The Kids Are All Right: movie review

In 'The Kids Are All Right,' a family drama with a twist, Annette Bening and Mark Ruffalo are in their element.
07/09/2010 08:10 pm

Date Night: movie review

Steve Carell and Tina Fey played a bored suburban couple who stumble into the crime world in the action comedy ‘Date Night.’
04/09/2010 07:52 pm

Shutter Island: movie review

Based on Dennis Lehane’s book, ‘Shutter Island’ uses all the classic horror-film pyrotechnics and old-school frights to build a paranoid atmosphere.
02/19/2010 07:00 pm

Review: 'The Brothers Bloom'

A classic con film set in the 1930s, Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody play siblings on their final trick.
05/29/2009 01:00 am

Review: 'What Doesn't Kill You'

Crime drama features a full-scale performance from Mark Ruffalo.
12/20/2008 12:00 am

Review: 'Blindness'

Set in a city where people are suddenly stricken with sightlessness, allegory never rises to level of believability.
10/04/2008 01:00 am