Daily Archives: December 29, 1995

Richard III - * * * 1/2*

Posted on December 29, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Shakespeare’s play works well, even when it has been transposed into the 1930s. Ian McKellen plays the title role, as the deformed Duke of Gloster, who schemes, plots, and murders his way into the title of King Richard III. First, … 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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Dead Man Walking - * * *

Posted on December 29, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Director and screenwriter Tim Robbins accomplishes a difficult task in Dead Man Walking: he expresses a heartfelt opinion on the death penalty without seeming either preachy or one-sided. Dead Man Walking is the story of Matthew Poncelet (Sean Penn), a … Continue reading →

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