Tag Archives: Julianne Moore

November 2023 Viewing Diary

Posted on December 9, 2023 by sheila

After Everything (2018; d. Hannah Marks, Joey Power) In early November, I holed up in a cozy little house in Connecticut with Allison and Carol. I had to work the whole time, which was a bummer but the night was … Continue reading →

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Review: May December (2023)

Posted on November 18, 2023 by sheila

Todd Haynes’ latest, starring Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman, is super good. I reviewed for Ebert.

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January/February/March 2021 Viewing Diary

Posted on April 11, 2021 by sheila

Better late than never. I moved at the end of January – a big interstate move – so I’ve been a bit, how you say, busy. Not too busy to keep up my viewing schedule but too busy to put … Continue reading →

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March 2019 Viewing Diary

Posted on April 1, 2019 by sheila

Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World (2017; d. Catherine Bainbridge) Mum came and visited me and we watched this amazing documentary about the contributions Native Americans have made to music. It starts with Link Wray. I loved this documentary … Continue reading →

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Review: Gloria Bell (2019)

Posted on March 7, 2019 by sheila

My review of Gloria Bell, Sebastián Lelio’s remake of his own film, 2013’s Gloria, is now up at Rogerebert.com.

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A deliberate nod? See for yourself.

Posted on September 9, 2018 by sheila

1. Julianne Moore as “Amber Waves”, sitting across from her husband, with a lawyer and a judge present, fighting for visitation/partial custody of her son in Boogie Nights. 2. Gena Rowlands as “Sarah Lawson”, sitting across from her husband, with … Continue reading →

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February 2015: Viewing Diary

Posted on March 1, 2015 by sheila

Two Days, One Night (2014; Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne). My friend Dan referred to the movie as a “Sunday school lesson” and, you know, I can see his point. But I found it absolutely riveting, one of the best portraits … Continue reading →

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Review What Maisie Knew

Posted on May 2, 2013 by sheila

My latest for Roger Ebert: a review of What Maisie Knew, the modern-day telling of Henry James’ 1897 novel. It’s good. It’s upsetting.

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Great Mad Women in Cinema

Posted on October 11, 2009 by sheila

Some of these women probably would not qualify for a diagnosis from the psychiatric profession. And perhaps their madness is actually a heightened level of sanity, as is often the case. Nevertheless, they are mad. Wonderfully mad.

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Future Oscar Winners: Women

Posted on October 4, 2005 by sheila

Here are the actresses who I believe will win Oscars someday. Who knows if they will or if they won’t – but these women are definitely Oscar caliber. — Reese Witherspoon. Listen, I’ve been a huge fan of this girl … Continue reading →

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