Till to The Beanie Bubble: the seven best films to watch on TV this week
A passionate and furious film about a 14-year-old boy killed in the US in the 50s, and a quirky story about Beanie Babies becoming a word-of-mouth craze
February 2023
From Out of Sight to Magic Mike: our writers pick their favourite Soderbergh films
With the release of Magic Mike’s Last Dance, Guardian writers argue why their Steven Soderbergh pick is better than the rest
September 2022
Ranked
Julia Roberts’s 20 best films – ranked!
Ahead of the release of Ticket to Paradise, a romcom co-starring George Clooney, we rate the Pretty Woman’s finest work, from Steel Magnolias to My Best Friend’s Wedding
March 2020
Erin Brockovich at 20: how a grim true story became a glossy star vehicle
Steven Soderbergh’s Oscar-winning 2000 drama gave Julia Roberts one of her greatest roles and found levity in a dark subject
November 2019
Can a movie bring about major corporate change?
The release of Dark Waters, an angry fact-based drama about chemical company DuPont poisoning a small town, hopes to bring attention to a wider issue
Albert Finney, legendary star of Tom Jones and Miller's Crossing, dies aged 82
Celebrated actor who rose to fame in the ‘kitchen sink’ era before evolving into one of the screen greats of the postwar period, has died
A look back at Albert Finney's most memorable performances – video
Albert Finney has died aged 82 after a short illness, his family have announced. We remember some of his most enduring roles
King of kitchen sink - Albert Finney: a life in pictures
The celebrated actor, who personified the new wave of British cinema in the early 60s, has died. Here we look back at his career highlights
June 2016
We've been lied to about the safety of our water. It's time to rise up
Erin Brockovich
The Guardian has exposed the unreliability of water tests across the country. This goes far beyond Flint, and it’s time for all of us to demand answers
February 2016
Oscars producers ask for thank you list in advance to end gushing speeches
After years of cut-offs when winners breach the 45-second limit on acceptance speeches, telecast takes steps to ensure names will scroll on screen tickertape
January 2016
Erin Brockovich lends star power to legal fight over huge California methane leak
The environmental activist, portrayed by Julia Roberts in the 2000 film, lives just 20 miles from the leaky gas storage well: ‘I call it the BP oil spill on land’
July 2015
Readers recommend
Readers recommend: songs about refusal
No, no, no! Enough is enough! Personal or political, polite or angry, subtle or shouty, name your songs all about saying you can’t or won’t take it anymore, politely requests Peter Kimpton
February 2013
Reel history
Erin Brockovich: jury out on the details
Alex von Tunzelmann: Steven Soderbergh's enjoyable drama never quite makes it to the courtroom – and with certain facts and outcomes still in doubt, you can see why
April 2001
Erin Brockovich's attorney convicted of extortion
Plus: X-Men director plans a follow-up; Spy Kids proves a hit; Salma Hayek sees off Jennifer Lopez's challenge
March 2001
Rude law
Sitting pretty
Edward Helmore
December 2000
Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe anger director
Plus: Erin Brockovich re-released in the hope of Oscar success; Mykelti Williamson signs up for Muhammad ali biopic; Catherine Zeta-Jones keeps it in the family for her latest film; Hardy Boys grow up at last in action comedy
October 2000
Videos
Video releases
June 2000
Fed up with football? Here's yet another baseball movie. Say it ain't so, Kevin...
Frequency | For the Love of the Game | When the Sky Falls | 28 Days | Supernova | Small Time Obsession
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