Tag Archives: Richard Dreyfuss

Krippendorf’s Tribe - * * *

Posted on February 21, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Krippendorf’s Tribe is a formula comedy. Done poorly, formulaic comedies might seem to signify the downfall of American cinema. However, every now and then one emerges, like Krippendorf’s Tribe, that actually works. Professor James Krippendorf (Richard Dreyfuss), the renowned anthropologist, … Continue reading →

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Night Falls on Manhattan - * * * 1/2*

Posted on May 16, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Night Falls on Manhattan is a thoughtful ethics drama that paints a gritty, realistic picture of corruption, law and politics. Andy Garcia stars as Sean Casey, an idealistic new assistant district attorney in New York. He gets his big break … Continue reading →

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Mr. Holland’s Opus - * * * 1/2*

Posted on December 29, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Triumphant portrait a high school music teacher’s career. Richard Dreyfuss plays Glenn Holland, a musician who initially takes his teaching job to earn enough money to begin composing full time. Unfortunately, his life doesn’t turn out as he planned. Not … Continue reading →

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