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Philip Seymour Hoffman

10 from Cannes, with love 10 from Cannes, with love
From "Che" to a rowdy Paris high school to a murderous "Tony Manero," here are Cannes' 2008 hits-in-waiting -- and a few more that deserve a second look.
Andrew O'Hehir May 27, 2008
Yes we Cannes! Yes we Cannes!
Indiana Jones meets art cinema as the world's leading festival offers its most exciting lineup in years.
Andrew O'Hehir May 14, 2008
Charlie Wilson's unfinished war Charlie Wilson's unfinished war
The legendary Texas congressman talks about his secret 1980s Afghan war (and its blowback), the Obama campaign and being better-looking than Tom Hanks.
Andrew O'Hehir Apr 22, 2008
Cannes rumors: No Coens, but "Indy 4" and "Sex" likely Cannes rumors: No Coens, but "Indy 4" and "Sex" likely
Now "Burn After Reading" probably won't premiere in France. Will Spielberg or Sarah Jessica claim opening night?
Andrew O'Hehir Mar 20, 2008
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
Awards season begins. No, really. Plus: Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney make family dysfunction funny (no, really).
By Andrew O'Hehir Nov 29, 2007
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke lead the outstanding cast of the overheated "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead." Plus: Jimmy Carter charms. Anthony Hopkins confounds.
By Andrew O'Hehir Oct 25, 2007
The sexiest man living! The sexiest man living!
Forget that other list. We pick the men who really set our hearts aflame -- and there's nary a pretty-boy actor among them.
By Salon staff Nov 17, 2006
"Capote" "Capote"
Philip Seymour Hoffman's Truman Capote keeps the blood coursing through this otherwise somber biopic.
By Stephanie Zacharek Sep 30, 2005
"Cold Mountain" "Cold Mountain"
Anthony Minghella's pretty, star-studded adaptation of the bestselling Civil War romance never makes it above freezing. And, gee, didn't those Southern whites have it rough?
By Stephanie Zacharek Dec 25, 2003
"Owning Mahowny" "Owning Mahowny"
This tense, well-crafted film tells the true story of a Toronto banker -- played by the wonderful Philip Seymour Hoffman -- who embezzles $10 million to support his gambling habit.
By Stephanie Zacharek May 2, 2003
The best movie you haven't seen The best movie you haven't seen
Suffused with a sense of 9/11 loss, Spike Lee's overlooked "25th Hour" is the most emotionally wrenching film of the year.
By Charles Taylor Feb 19, 2003
"Love Liza" "Love Liza"
What do you do when your wife kills herself? Sit around in your underwear and huff gas like Philip Seymour Hoffman.
By Andrew O'Hehir Jan 8, 2003
"25th Hour" "25th Hour"
Of course Spike Lee has the right to transcend movies about race. He also has the talent to do better than this plodding moral fable about a prison-bound Edward Norton.
By Jeff Stark Dec 20, 2002
Love on the brink of chaos Love on the brink of chaos
Paul Thomas Anderson's strange and marvelous "Punch-Drunk Love" turns Adam Sandler into a leading man -- and brings the sweetness of romantic comedy to an alienated age.
By Charles Taylor Oct 11, 2002
"State and Main" "State and Main"
Hollywood scheming: In David Mamet's delicious new ensemble comedy, the bastards win.
By Charles Taylor Dec 22, 2000
"The Talented Mr. Ripley"
Matt Damon makes us sympathize with a killer; Anthony Minghella shows us why we do.
By Jeff Stark Jul 14, 2000
I have seen the future: It's Tenacious D
If watching these two short, fat, weird guys perform doesn't make you happier than you've been in years, you're withered and dead within.
By Cintra Wilson Apr 27, 2000
Blue Glow
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By Joyce Millman Jan 25, 2000
"The Talented Mr. Ripley"
Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law star in a deluxe version of Patricia Highsmith's creepy classic.
By Charles Taylor Dec 24, 1999
"Magnolia"
Even with a stellar cast, director Paul Thomas Anderson's "Boogie Nights" follow-up flounders without a punchline.
By Charles Taylor Dec 17, 1999
Letters to the Editor
Say what? Horowitz thinks Republicans are too NICE?! Plus: Grateful Dead producer defends cut-and-paste editing; marriage-savers are wrong about monogamy.
Letters to the Editor Dec 3, 1999
"Flawless"
"As Good as It Gets" goes downtown in a lame stab at indie credibility from hack director Joel Schumacher.
By Charles Taylor Nov 24, 1999
Breaking character
With lead roles in three new films, Philip Seymour Hoffman, one of the great character actors of the '90s, is about to hit the big time. Are we sure we want him to?
By Claire Dederer Nov 22, 1999
Not a warm puppy
Jonathan Lethem reviews 'Happiness,' directed by Todd Solondz and starring Jane Adams, Dylan Baker and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
By Jonathan Lethem Sep 30, 1998
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