Tag Archives: Bruce Davison

At First Sight - * * 1/2*

Posted on January 9, 1999 by Madeleine Williams

Oliver Sacks’ story To See and Not See, a true account regarding restoring sight to the blind must have seemed like the perfect idea for a movie. Not only does an actor get to stretch his chops as a blind … Continue reading →

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Paulie - * * *

Posted on April 11, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

In the wake of Babe, you would expect to be doused by a flood of talking animal movies. Paulie is the first of three we can expect this year (the others including Dr. Dolittle and Babe 2). If the others … Continue reading →

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The Crucible - * * * 1/2*

Posted on November 27, 1996 by Madeleine Williams

Stirring adaptation of Arthur Miller’s portrayal of the Salem witch hunts. In a moment of weakness, John Proctor (Daniel Day-Lewis) has an affair with his servant Abigail Williams (Winona Ryder). His wife, Elizabeth (Joan Allen), sends Abigail away, but she … Continue reading →

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Grace of My Heart - * * * 1/2*

Posted on September 13, 1996 by Madeleine Williams

Intriguing drama about the music world of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Grace of My Heart tells the story of Edna Buxton (Illeana Douglas), the daughter of a Philadelphia steel magnate who wins a singing contest in the 1950s, and … Continue reading →

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