Keira Knightley has been maligned as a sort of fluffy, airhead presence. But as Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, she is not only a magnificent presence but a strong and convincing character who reminds us that against enormous odds, the concept of the brave “modern woman” has always existed and endured.
In Ridley Scott’s “Body of Lies,” Leonardo DiCaprio is Roger Ferris, a Farsi-speaking CIA agent resigned to a divorce, running all over the Middle East and sparring with his boss, Ed Hoffman — a corpulent, amoral realist who, as played by Russell Crowe, delivers kill orders while he watches one of his kids playing soccer back in safe and secure D.C.
As futuristic fantasies go, “City of Ember” is a remarkably literal-minded film. Popular children’s book or not, it does not distinguish itself as a movie that sweeps us away or takes us on a magical journey.
Based on Robert Gallagher’s book “Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express,” “The Express” is meant to be an inspirational movie, and there can be no doubt that will be just that for many filmgoers, especially sports fans.
Jack Keenan has found a new home for the holidays. Keenan, who has hosted a Christmas-themed radio program on radio station WGY (810-AM) since 1981, will be heard this December on WGDJ (1300-AM).
The Daily Gazette and its partners will sample 10 cakes made from scratch recipes submitted by readers Nov. 13 at Schenectady County Community College during its Autumn Cake Party.