Topic: Ralph Fiennes

Culture Cafe 'Macbeth' movie adaptation will reportedly star Michael Fassbender, Natalie Portman

Michael Fassbender will reportedly take on the lead role while Natalie Portman will play his scheming wife in a new adaptation of 'Macbeth' directed by Justin Kurzel. 'Macbeth' could arrive in theaters in 2014 or 2015.

Toronto International Film Festival: Fewer political movies, more literary adaptations

A new version of a Henry James novel and a Shakespeare adaptation by Joss Whedon were standouts.

Culture Cafe 'Wrath of the Titans' has good CGI but a weak script

'Wrath of the Titans' is slightly better than its predecessor, but actor Sam Worthington is still an uninteresting lead.

Ralph Fiennes's directs, stars in Shakespeare's 'Coriolanus': movie review

Shakespeare's 'Coriolanus' gets an update in Ralph Fiennes's new production, packed with acting talent.

10 great movies by Steven Spielberg

As his direction of 'War Horse' gets awards buzz, here are 10 of Spielberg's best films

Verbal Energy Pronouncing Ralph Fiennes

Preparing for a London theater outing, the Monitor's language columnist stumbles upon a YouTube clip purporting to help her get the leading man's name right – but maybe not.
10/04/2011 11:01 am

Toronto International Film Festival: the buzz this year

George Clooney film captures attention, along with a new Neil Young documentary.
09/16/2011 04:40 pm

Culture Cafe Fall 2011 movie preview

The 2011 Fall Movie Season is here, and we have your guide to all the films keeping you warm at the theater, complete with images, release dates, and our recommendations!
09/12/2011 04:23 pm

A World on Fire: Britain's Crucial Role in the American Civil War, by Amanda Foreman

It's called the American Civil War, but it was much more British than most people think.
08/04/2011 05:00 pm

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2: movie review

Eight films and $2 billion later, a poignant send-off for 'the boy who lived.'
07/14/2011 03:52 pm

In Pictures Who's who in 'Harry Potter'

Culture Cafe Second 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' trailer released

Warner Bros. has unleashed a second ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' trailer, teasing the glorious battle between good and evil. 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' will be the ultimate conclusion to the wildly popular film franchise.
06/17/2011 10:40 am

In Pictures Summer sequels 2011

American Idol Top 24: Brett Loewenstern takes final slot from Colton Dixon, Jacee Badeaux

America Idol's Top 24 were revealed Thursday night, and early favorites such as Casey Abrams and Lauren Alaina did well. But America's 15-year-old sweetheart, Jacee Badeaux, is sent home in the final double elimination.
02/25/2011 08:25 am

Thor and Transformers trailers come with the hammer and Alpha Trion

Some long-awaited glimpses of blockbusters for 2011, including Thor, Transformers Dark of the Moon, and Real Steel, debuted this week.
12/11/2010 12:54 pm

In Pictures Harry Potter fan frenzy

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1: movie review

Part 1 of the final installment, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,' is another scrupulous adaptation of J.K Rowling's books.
11/18/2010 01:46 pm

Clash of the Titans: movie review

Sam Worthington plays demigod Perseus in this high-energy 3-D reincarnation of the 1981 ‘Clash of the Titans.’
04/02/2010 07:51 pm

Review: 'The Reader'

Based on a bestselling novel, story follows the emotional transformation of a young German when he sees his former lover in a war-crimes trial.
12/13/2008 12:00 am

Review: 'The Duchess'

Costume drama hangs more heavily on the outfits than the infamous life of Georgiana Spencer.
09/20/2008 01:00 am

'In Bruges,' the scenery is nice; these tourists, not so much

In the dark comedy, two hit men (Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson) hide out in the medieval Belgian town until their boss (Ralph Fiennes) catches up with them.
02/08/2008 12:00 am