Johnny Depp

(Leonardo DiCaprio stars as the title character in "The Great Gatsby.")

Bill Wine’s Summer Movie Previews

What do moviegoers have to look forward to (or, perhaps, in some cases, dread) through the rest of May and into June, July, and August?

2013/05/07

(Robert De Niro, left, and Harvey Keitel star in "Mean Streets," directed by Martin Scorsese.)

Home Video Report: Early DeNiro-Scorsese Collaboration

Martin Scorsese is probably responsible for more movie classics than any other American filmmaker, and to witness his early days just return to “Mean Streets,” his 1973 gem.

2012/07/18

(Johnny Depp stars as Barnabas Collins in this campy big-screen version of the campy television series, "Dark Shadows.")

Movie Reviews: ‘Dark Shadows’

With all due respect to director Tim Burton as a unique visual stylist, it’s Johnny Depp who makes this movie work.

2012/05/10

(Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill star as undercover cops back in high school, in "21 Jump Street.")

Movie Review: ’21 Jump Street’

No one’s been clamoring for a movie version of this property. But now that we’ve got one, we’re better for it.

2012/03/15

Movie Review: ‘Jack and Jill’

Adam Sandler, who also produced (which should tip you off immediately to the probable level of quality) stars as twins in this PG-rated gimmick comedy.

2011/11/11

Weekend Box Office: Shrek Spinoff On Top

“Puss in Boots” took in an estimated $34 million, good enough for first place.

2011/10/31

(Johnny Depp produced and stars in "The Rum Diary.")

Movie Review: ‘The Rum Diary’

“Vividly average” is the phrase used to describe the readership of the newspaper featured in “The Rum Diary.” It also describes the movie itself.

2011/10/29

(Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz star in the fourth and latest installment of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie franchise.)

Home Video Report: 4th Installment of ‘Pirates of Caribbean’ Hits DVD

Johnny Depp is back on DVD with another installment of Pirates of the Caribbean — this one subtitled On Stranger Tides.

2011/10/19

(Loretta Devine and Angela Bassett star in "Jumping the Broom," now out on DVD.)

Home Video Report: A Slow Summer Week For DVDs

Familiarity certainly isn’t the driving force behind this week’s slim selection of videos.

2011/08/10

(Audrey Tatou stars in "Amelie." Photo provided)

Home Video Report: Some Love Letters From France

This week a couple of French filmmakers highlight the week’s video list.

2011/07/19

Movie Review: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’

Johnny Depp is back as his popular, self-mocking, flamboyant signature character, the Oscar-nominated role that made him a superstar, Captain Jack Sparrow.

2011/05/20

Bill Wine’s Summer Movie Preview

What will moviegoers be looking forward to, flocking to, then fleeing from or returning to, on theatre screens between now and late August?

2011/05/14

(Harvey Milk, in a scene from the documentary "The Times of Harvey Milk.")

Home Video Report: Thrillers, Comedies, Documentaries Arrive On DVD

From 1984, the Oscar-winning documentary on the trailblazing life and tragic murder of San Francisco political activist-turned-politician, Harvey Milk.

2011/03/23