Kenneth Turan
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Content published by Kenneth Turan.Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:00:14 GMTShe made an honest movie about Poland's migrant crisis. That's when her problems began
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-06-26/director-agnieszka-holland-green-border-migrant-crisis-poland-interview
After weathering censorship from the government and even death threats, the veteran Oscar nominee has been vindicated by the success of her film "Green Border."Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:00:14 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-06-26/director-agnieszka-holland-green-border-migrant-crisis-poland-interviewWe strap in with director George Miller, the 'Mad Max' mastermind, back with 'Furiosa'
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-05-06/george-miller-making-furiosa-mad-max-fury-road-interview
Australia's leading export of postapocalyptic mayhem, Miller reflects on 45 years of action, the lure of digital and the summer's most anticipated blockbuster.Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:04 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-05-06/george-miller-making-furiosa-mad-max-fury-road-interviewSaved from oblivion, these are the movies worth seeing at UCLA's Festival of Preservation
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-04-03/ucla-festival-of-preservation-must-sees-richard-pryor-norma-shearer-smog
A Norma Shearer silent, film noir from Argentina and a classic Richard Pryor comedy TV special are among the rarities at this year's Festival of Preservation.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:00:11 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-04-03/ucla-festival-of-preservation-must-sees-richard-pryor-norma-shearer-smogAfter a career wobble, director Alexander Payne rebounds, ready to play the long game
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-10-26/alexander-payne-the-holdovers-interview
"The Holdovers," a reunion with "Sideways" star Paul Giamatti, is earning Payne his best reviews in years. It also marks the end of a period of uncertainty.Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:00:15 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-10-26/alexander-payne-the-holdovers-interviewChristopher Nolan goes deep on 'Oppenheimer,' his most 'extreme' film to date
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-07-11/christopher-nolan-oppenheimer-cillian-murphy-robert-downey-jr
Diving into an explosive episode of 20th century history that launched the nuclear age, director Christopher Nolan unleashes the most ambitious film of his career.Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:00:58 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-07-11/christopher-nolan-oppenheimer-cillian-murphy-robert-downey-jrFrom the archives: Showbiz tale is supremely alive
https://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2023-05-12/from-the-archives-showbiz-tale-is-supremely-alive
Kenneth Turan's 2006 review: ‘Dreamgirls’ hits high notes of emotion and adds social context in its bracing renewal as a Hollywood musical.Fri, 12 May 2023 16:54:30 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2023-05-12/from-the-archives-showbiz-tale-is-supremely-aliveFrom the archives: Oliver Stone Hits ’Em Again, Harder! Harder!
https://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2023-05-12/from-the-archives-oliver-stone-hits-em-again-harder-harder
Kenneth Turan's 1999 review of 'Any Given Sunday': In over-the-top style, the director mythologizes pro football.Fri, 12 May 2023 16:21:37 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2023-05-12/from-the-archives-oliver-stone-hits-em-again-harder-harderFrom the Archives: 'Elf' has the magic touch
https://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2022-12-08/from-the-archives-elf-has-the-magic-touch
Jon Favreau's hip film ‘Elf’ spreads cheer with gleeful innocence.Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:14:38 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2022-12-08/from-the-archives-elf-has-the-magic-touchFrom the Archives: A bumpy, noisy ride
https://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2022-12-06/from-the-archives-a-bumpy-noisy-ride
Robert Zemeckis’ visually striking ‘Polar Express’ pumps up a classic children’s book.Tue, 06 Dec 2022 22:34:21 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2022-12-06/from-the-archives-a-bumpy-noisy-rideFrom the Archives: Who(ville) Let the Grinch Out
https://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2022-12-06/from-the-archive-grinch-review-2000
Jim Carrey, with termites in his smile, brings alive the Dr. Seuss Christmas villain with zeal. Look out Cindy Lou Who.Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:21:38 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2022-12-06/from-the-archive-grinch-review-2000From the Archives: ‘Julie & Julia’ review: It’s deliciously rich
https://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2022-11-01/from-the-archives-julie-julia-review-its-deliciously-rich
Read Kenneth Turan’s 2009 review: Nora Ephron and Meryl Streep whip up something wonderful in ‘Julie & Julia.’Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:12:25 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2022-11-01/from-the-archives-julie-julia-review-its-deliciously-richFrom the Archives: 'Beast' with heart animated Disney feature is most satisfying in years
https://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2022-10-12/from-the-archives-beast-with-heart-animated-disney-feature-is-most-satisfying-in-years
Read Kenneth Turan’s 1991 review of 'Beauty and the Beast'Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:09:09 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2022-10-12/from-the-archives-beast-with-heart-animated-disney-feature-is-most-satisfying-in-yearsThe rare films you shouldn't miss at the 2022 UCLA Festival of Preservation
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-05-15/ucla-festival-of-preservation-highlights
Betty White, Rod Serling, Harold Lloyd, 'All That Money Can Buy' and 'Force of Evil,' plus other picks for this year's Festival of Preservation.Sun, 15 May 2022 15:00:03 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-05-15/ucla-festival-of-preservation-highlightsGene Hackman is listening and 1974's 'The Conversation' is more relevant than ever
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-01-27/review-conversation-gene-hackman-francis-ford-coppola
Francis Ford Coppola's classic 1974 thriller "The Conversation," starring Gene Hackman, returns to the Nuart in a new 35 mm print.Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:00:42 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-01-27/review-conversation-gene-hackman-francis-ford-coppolaJoel Coen wouldn't have made 'Macbeth' with his brother Ethan. Here's why
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-01-07/joel-coen-macbeth-director
Inside Joel Coen's solo venture, after a career co-directing with his brother Ethan, to film Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' with Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand.Fri, 07 Jan 2022 13:00:32 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-01-07/joel-coen-macbeth-directorJane Campion explains her enigmatic career choices: 'I’m careful about the bones I care to chew on'
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-12-01/jane-campion-power-of-the-dog-netflix
With Netflix's "The Power of the Dog," Jane Campion is enjoying her most celebrated film in years. And the long journey makes it all the sweeter.Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:07:33 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-12-01/jane-campion-power-of-the-dog-netflixAt 91, Clint Eastwood throws a punch and rides a horse in his new movie. And he's not ready to quit
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-09-12/clint-eastwood-cry-macho-hbo-max
With 'Cry Macho,' Clint Eastwood may be the oldest American to direct and star in a major motion picture. But ask if anything has changed since his start and you get the verbal equivalent of an amused shrug.Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:00:45 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-09-12/clint-eastwood-cry-macho-hbo-maxKenneth Turan on saying goodbye and the comfort of movies in times of crisis
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-04-03/kenneth-turan-retirement-coronavirus-comfort-movies
After nearly 30 years as the LA Times' chief film critic, Kenneth Turan steps back from weekly duties with a list of 14 time-tested classics to get movie fans through the hardest of times.Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:00:35 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-04-03/kenneth-turan-retirement-coronavirus-comfort-moviesAged to perfection, Alexander Payne's 'Sideways' is worth more than a glance
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-04-01/sideways-review-alexander-payne-paul-giamatti-virginia-madsen
Standout acting from Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh and Alexander Payne's precise directing make 'Sideways' work.Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:58:40 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-04-01/sideways-review-alexander-payne-paul-giamatti-virginia-madsen'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' and 15 more critics' picks to watch at home
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-31/never-rarely-sometimes-always-and-15-more-critics-picks-to-watch-at-home
Times' critics Justin Chang and Kenneth Turan recommend "The Invisible Man," "Knives Out," "Parasite" and more as the best new releases to watch at home.Wed, 01 Apr 2020 01:00:50 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-31/never-rarely-sometimes-always-and-15-more-critics-picks-to-watch-at-homeV.I. Pudovkin's 'Bolshevik Trilogy' comes to Blu-ray and a new book on 'Chinatown"
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-26/pudovkin-bolshevik-trilogy-big-goodbye-chinatown
Kenneth Turan on the new book "The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood" and V.I. Pudovkin's "Bolshevik Trilogy" on Blu-ray.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:08:33 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-26/pudovkin-bolshevik-trilogy-big-goodbye-chinatownBertrand Tavernier's 'Journeys Through French Cinema' is one you won't want to end
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-26/bertrand-tavernier-journeys-through-french-cinema-review
French filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier takes us on 'Journeys Through French Cinema,' an eight-hour survey of Gallic film.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:07:32 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-26/bertrand-tavernier-journeys-through-french-cinema-review'Portrait of a Lady on Fire,' 'Knives Out,' and 15 more critics' picks to watch at home
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-23/critics-picks-knives-out-clemency-watch-home
Movie critics Justin Chang and Kenneth Turan recommend the best movies available for viewing at home.Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:00:50 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-23/critics-picks-knives-out-clemency-watch-home'The Invisible Man,' 'Emma' and 14 more critic's picks to watch at home
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-19/invisible-man-emma-parastite-critics-picks
Critics Justin Chang and Kenneth Turan recommend recent releases such as "The Invisible Man," "Emma" and "Parasite" you can view at home.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:30:35 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-19/invisible-man-emma-parastite-critics-picks'Balloon' soars in its depiction of a classic great escape
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-12/balloon-review-german-thomas-kretschmann
"Balloon," a based-on-fact drama about two families attempting to escape Communist East Germany in a homemade hot-air balloon, is built on classic movie thrills.Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:00:32 GMThttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-12/balloon-review-german-thomas-kretschmann
