The Big Chill at 40: rewatching the defining ensemble film of the 1980s
Director Lawrence Kasdan had his starry cast live together for weeks to get to know each other – and the result is a poignant film about friendship and loss
September 2015
Kevin Costner has found his middle-of-the-road niche – and it suits him
McFarland, USA is another identikit sports movie in the actor’s repertoire but, aside from a few worthy exceptions, the mediocre is where he seems most comfortable
September 2013
Film blog
The Big Chill is still the toast of Toronto
A 30th anniversary reunion for the classic tale of friends sheds light on the passage of time, the fortunes of the Toronto film festival … and Kevin Costner's career
June 2007
In brief: The Big Chill gets reheated
Plus: William Hurt signs up for Incredible Hulk and Peter Greenaway to point film projector at Velázquez's Meninas.
