More of this story Oct 3, 2008
Guest stars over the years have included such legends as Van Johnson, Geraldine Chaplin, Fay Wray, Tippi Hedren, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Jane Russell, Kitty Carlisle Hart, Carol Channing, Shirley Jones and Patricia Neal. Angela Lansbury was tentatively set to appear at the 2008 event, but with the current state of affairs, Majewska said, it s unlikely there will be a festival at all. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Hudson, Armstrong split Jul 31, 2008
Actress Geraldine Chaplin, 64. Singer Gary Lewis, 63. (Seattle Times)
The Orphanage Movie Review May 31, 2008
This is especially felt during a frightening sequence where a spiritual medium (played by Geraldine Chaplin) channels the ghosts within the house. The Orphanage contains strong philosophical themes. (Suite101.com)
Flights of fantasy May 16, 2008
There are a few ghosts rattling in the cupboards, however, and when her son goes missing she enlists clairvoyant Aurora (Geraldine Chaplin) to get in contact with him as she believes he has died ... Stars Belen Rueda, Geraldine Chaplin, Fernando Cayo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
New on DVD: 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' May 2, 2008
Once a medium (Geraldine Chaplin) is called in, it's more than a guess that mom's going bonkers. But the movie is well shot and keeps picking up steam despite familiar trappings. (USA Today -- Life)
Movie Review: 'The Orphanage' a chilling blend of horror, fantasy Apr 18, 2008
She brings in Aurora, a medium memorably played by Geraldine Chaplin ... Starring: Belen Rueda, Geraldine Chaplin. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Favorite Heston movie? Apr 8, 2008
5:30 p.m. The Hawaiians (1970, co-starring Geraldine Chaplin. 8 p.m. Private Screenings: Charlton Heston. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Orphanage gets your heart racing, then breaks it Feb 29, 2008
Geraldine Chaplin steals her few scenes in "The Orphanage," now playing in Newburyport, Mass. and coming soon to Portsmouth. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Vintage year for Italian films Feb 15, 2008
Arau will soon be disembarking in Sicily to shoot his first Italian-language pic, "L'imbroglio nel lenzuolo" (The Trick in the Light), starring Maria Grazia Cucinotta and Geraldine Chaplin, which will also tap into the autonomous region's incentives. Sicily's allure isn't merely a matter of funding. (Variety)
'Orphanage' a ghost film that scares sans gore or FX fuss Jan 11, 2008
Starring: Belen Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Geraldine Chaplin ... Her intensely visceral Laura is matched by Geraldine Chaplin's terrific supporting performance (speaking perfect Spanish) as Aurora. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
If you love being scared to death, visit 'The Orphanage' Jan 4, 2008
A rather low-tech ghost-searching sequence involving a medium (Geraldine Chaplin) feels out of place. The story- book allusions to Peter Pan and lost children work more effectively to create a resonant subtext. (USA Today -- Life)
Spain's 'Orphanage' has phantom end Dec 29, 2007
Months later, the desperate Laura agrees to have a medium explore the orphanage for metaphysical clues to her son's disappearance, and in the film's best scenes, that psychic (Geraldine Chaplin) conjures up the very ghosts who'd been playing with Simn. Carlos, of course, buys none of this. (New York Daily News)
Scary Home Companion Dec 28, 2007
She turns to Aurora (Geraldine Chaplin, fantastic), a medium who wanders the house in a trance and says the youngster's fate is connected to Laura's orphan pals all those years ago. I'm not going to give away any more, except to say that by this point Laura is walking a very fine line between fantasy and reality. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Rueda Takes The Lead Dec 26, 2007
Though Princep is adorable and Fernando Cayo as Laura's doctor husband, Carlos, and Geraldine Chaplin as an eerie psychic contribute strong support, the success of the film rests on Rueda. One false note in her performance and the story sinks into incredibility, but despite her slim film and dramatic resume, Bayona wanted Rueda for the part. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The Orphanage Dec 25, 2007
Particularly striking is a sequence in which the house is explored by a group of paranormal investigators and a medium played by screen legend Geraldine Chaplin. Some of the crew didnt understand that sequence, says Bayona. (Eye Weekly)
'Orphanage,' 'Roses' lead Goya race Dec 18, 2007
Produced by Rodar y Rodar and Telecinco Cinema, and an imminent Picturehouse bow in the U.S., Orphanages noms include film, new director, supporting actress (Geraldine Chaplin), and original screenplay (Sergio Sanchez) ... SUPPORTING ACTRESSAmparo Baro, "Seven Billiards Tables"Geraldine Chaplin, "The Orphanage"Nuria Gonzalez, "Mataharis"Maria Vazquez, Mataharis. (Variety)
Promising start to Argentina film fest Nov 21, 2007
Marbiz said the event, which has attracted celebs Geraldine Chaplin and Catherine Deneuve, is part of a strategy to show off the production capabilities of the province, known for its dry weather, well-lit highways and green hills. San Luis is building a film industry and wants to help finance foreign productions shot partly in the province, 500 miles west of Buenos Aires. (Variety)
A Scary, Superb Orphanage May 24, 2007
As a medium (Geraldine Chaplin) tells Laura, Your pain gives you strength; it will guide you. Seeing is not believing it's the other way around. (Time.com)
Topo the world Mar 31, 2007
Orson Welles, Salvador Dali, Mick Jagger, Alain Delon, Geraldine Chaplin with a screenplay by Dan O'Bannon and sets by HR Giger. People involved with the aborted production later claimed that many of the movie's set-designs and other ideas later ended up in Star Wars, and certainly the presence of Giger and O'Bannon in the credits of Alien suggest that a lot of Dune's creative visual excess was rechannelled by Ridley Scott. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder Mar 11, 2007
The cast includes Paul McGann, Nickolas Grace, Sarah Parish, Martin Kemp, Phil Davis, Una Stubbs, Geraldine Chaplin and a heavily padded Dawn French. A wavering plot takes care of itself but a pleasing performance from Aidan McArdle (Dudley Moore in Not Only But Always) as the ever-efficient Hugh Hornbeam deserves special mention. (Sydney Morning Herald)
A new venue, old gems, and Web offer many film choices Jan 1, 2007
Fund - raisers included a November gala with actress Geraldine Chaplin and Cy Harvey , the cofounder of both Janus Films and the Brattle itself. Theater creative director Ned Hinkle says he expects to finish out 2006 with $375,000 for the campaign, "enough to continue moving forward and keep connecting -- we're so energized by the response.". (Boston Globe)
