Daily Archives: February 20, 1998

Mrs. Dalloway - * *

Posted on February 20, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Marleen Gorris directs this timid adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s novel, Mrs. Dalloway. There’s probably a point to be made, but the film lacks the confidence to make it. Vanessa Redgrave plays the title role of Mrs. Clarissa Dalloway, wife of … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Beauty - * * * 1/2*

Posted on February 20, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Marshall Herskovitz directs this alternatively comic and earnestly serious period piece based on the biography of a famous 16th century poet/courtesan, Veronica Franco. As a girl, Veronica Franco (Catherine McCormack) has only eyes for Marco Venier (Rufus Sewell). Yet fate … Continue reading →

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Palmetto - * 1/2*

Posted on February 20, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

An attempt at Florida film noir, Palmetto fails at the most fundamental levels. It’s slow moving, uninvolving, and plain just uninteresting. Harry Barber (Woody Harrelson) is an ex-newspaper man, just out of jail after being framed for a crime. His … Continue reading →

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