Considering that Russell Crowe was coming off a run that includes his Oscar-winning turn in Gladiator, and his star-making role in L.A. Confidential, it’s truly impressive that his performance as ...

In the neverending quest for cinematic gems hidden in the weekly TV listings, here's what I'll be watching (or at least recording) this week: What : "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World," ...

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, directed by Peter Weir, screenplay by Weir and John Collee, based on the novels by Patrick O’Brian The first impression of Peter Weir’s film Master and ...