Sean Penn

Arts & Entertainment

Gangster Squad shoots, misses

Cartoonish and silly, the latest from Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer verges on parody.

by Kyle Dunn January 11, 2013August 3, 2023

Cartoonish and silly, the latest from Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer verges on parody.

Arts & Entertainment

The Tree of Life: Let it just wash over you

Director Terrence Malick returns with his most audacious film yet.

by Anthony Nicholas June 23, 2011August 3, 2023

News & Views

Movie and News links for Wed., Dec. 15, 2010: Malick’s Tree of Life, Slant’s Top 10 of 2010, Time’s Person of the Year, America Lost and Found and more …

by Anthony Nicholas December 15, 2010August 17, 2023

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“Fair Game” exposes the high cost of telling the truth in a time of fear

by Mitch Perry November 22, 2010August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Paul Newman’s great American life of triumph and tragedy

by William McKeen July 16, 2009June 13, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

The 15 greatest performances in a Woody Allen film

by Anthony Nicholas July 10, 2009August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Anne Hathaway as Judy Garland vs. Julianne Moore as Hillary

by David Warner March 25, 2009April 21, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Oscar preview: Best Actor

by Joe Bardi February 18, 2009June 5, 2022

News & Views

Reel Projections, Wednesday December 31

by Anthony Salveggi December 31, 2008June 5, 2022

News & Views

Reel Projections Podcast, episode 3

by Anthony Salveggi December 17, 2008June 5, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Sean Penn’s performance fortifies Gus Van Sant’s movie Milk

by David Warner December 10, 2008November 7, 2024