Families in motion pictures
One of the Best Films of 1991.
Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews the new British comedy, "Life Is Sweet."
New Film Should Restore the Reputation of Director Martha Coolidge.
Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews "Rambling Rose," starring Robert Duval and Laura Dern.
Boorman Hasn't Figured Out Where Whimsey Ends and Sappiness Begins.
Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews John Boorman's new movie, "Where the Heart Is." It's a farce about three rich kids forced by their father to make it on their own. It stars Dabney Coleman, Uma Thurman, Joanna Cassidy, Crispin Glover, and Christopher Plummer. Boorman's earlier films include "Deliverance," "The Emerald Forest," and "Hope and Glory."
Lowell Ganz Discusses Capturing "Parenthood" On Screen.
Screenwriter and producer Lowell Ganz. He co-wrote the script to "Parenthood," the new comedy starring Steve Martin. He also co-wrote the script for "Splash," which introduced Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah. Both films were directed by friend and collaborator Ron Howard. Ganz also was the supervising producer of the popular TV series "Happy Days," starring Henry Winkler as The Fonz.
"Parenthood" Is Better than the Trailers Indicate.
Film Critic Stephen Schiff reviews "Parenthood," a comedy starring Steve Martin and Rick Moranis, and directed by Ron Howard. Howard's previous films include two hits and a flop: "Splash," "Cocoon" and ""Willow."