Person: Virginia Madsen

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Movie reviews: The Danish Girl, Joy

Opening in Copenhagen in 1926, The Danish Girl (15A) centres on recently married artists Einar (Eddie Redmayne) and Gerda Wegener (Alicia Vikander). 

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VIDEO: Jennifer Lawrence stars in true-story Joy from the director of American Hustle

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'Red Riding Hood' a dire, senseless film

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‘The Haunting In Connecticut’ does it by the numbers

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Madsen: 'I intimidate men my age'

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The Number 23 is scary and disturbing

A Prairie Home Companion film is a gem

Another wonderfully observed ensemble piece – and what an ensemble – from director Altman as several stories weave themselves in and around the coming together of a group of musicians for an all-star C&W radio show … that of the film’s title.

Fri, 05 Jan, 2007

The flame’s gone out for Ford in Firewall

Ford should consider, seriously, turning away from the all-action hero roles he’s made famous. These days he simply looks too old and too tired.

Fri, 31 Mar, 2006

Madsen upset over Lindsay questions

Sideways star Virginia Madsen has come out in defence of teenager Lindsay Lohan, insisting she has to answer unsavoury questions the media would never ask of boys.

Wed, 01 Mar, 2006

Madsen favourite for Indiana Jones role

Sideways star Virginia Madsen so impressed co-star Harrison Ford in new thriller Firewall, she's now the frontrunner to play his love interest in the fourth Indiana Jones adventure.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2006

Madsen replaces pregnant Shue

Actress Virginia Madsen has stepped in to replace Elisabeth Shue in Joel Schumacher's new film, after the Leaving Las Vegas star was forced to quit the role to concentrate on motherhood.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2006

Hilary Swank goes her own way on Oscars red carpet

Stars went strapless at the Oscars – except for Hilary Swank.

Mon, 28 Feb, 2005

Eastwood vs Scorsese in fight for Oscar glory

IT'S the question everybody's asking: when the Oscars are handed out tomorrow night, will Clint Eastwood and his Million Dollar Baby clip the wings of Martin Scorsese's The Aviator's wings and burst Sideways bubble?

Sat, 26 Feb, 2005

Oscar nominees trade stories at pre-awards lunch

More than 100 Oscar nominees, old hands and new faces, came together in Beverly Hills for a lunch honouring contenders at the 77th Academy Awards.

Tue, 08 Feb, 2005

Sideways deserves Oscar glory

Director Payne chalks up another success - and one with much associated talk of Oscars.

Fri, 28 Jan, 2005

Aviator flies to top of Oscar nominations list

The Howard Hughes epic The Aviator led Academy Awards contenders with 11 nominations today, best picture among them, plus acting honours for Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett and Alan Alda and a directing slot for Martin Scorsese.

Tue, 25 Jan, 2005

Sideways and Foxx lead Screen Actors Guild nominations

Sleeper movie hit Sideways has been given yet another Oscars boost after picking up four nominations at the Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) Awards launch.

Wed, 12 Jan, 2005

Million Dollar Baby triumphs with critics

Clint Eastwood is celebrating after his film Million Dollar Baby and star Hilary Swank picked up two accolades at the National Society of Film Critics Awards on Saturday.

Mon, 10 Jan, 2005

Streep and Blanchett get Golden Globe nominations

Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Jamie Foxx and Morgan Freeman were among Golden Globe nominees today as Hollywood entered the thick of its award season.

Mon, 13 Dec, 2004

American gun proves a cut above

American Gun stars James Coburn as a father, Martin Tillman, in search of answers after his daughter, Penny (Virginia Madsen) is shot dead.

Fri, 30 May, 2003