Onetime The L Word writer Cherien Dabis’s convictions far outweigh her fear of obstacles.

It’s three o’clock in the afternoon, and Jim Sturgess is drinking a beer at Molly’s Shebeen.

As a designer, Coco Chanel became synonymous with modernity. She also jumped into bed with the Third Reich. Audrey Tautou, the latest actress to play her, explains why Chanel’s legend is as enduring as a quilted handbag.

Quentin Tarantino’s WWII wet dream of vengeance, Inglourious Basterds, was worth the wait.

Despite his video-geek frat-guy bravado, Tarantino’s films are as much about female empowerment as the macho shenanigans of tough guys. Honest.

The fate of Ferris.

At least the Julia Child portions of Julie & Julia are scrumptious. Plus: Miyazaki’s poetic Ponyo.

In retrospect, it was inevitable that, along with the blinding set lights and the movie star in the window, there would also be a drunk guy.

If you’ve seen the trailers for District 9, you understand why it’s this year’s top candidate for sci-fi-fan orgy sleeper-hit status.

Paul Giamatti’s on the lookout for amputees.