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Bill Paterson has 8 titles in the CriticCrunch catalog across a career spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.
Eat Drink Man Woman
1994
Comedy · Drama
New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg is on assignment covering the Cambodian Civil War, with the help of local interpreter Dith Pran and American photojournalist Al Rockoff. When the U.S. Army pulls out amid escalating violence, Schanberg makes exit arrangements for Pran and his family. Pran, however, tells Schanberg he intends to stay in Cambodia to help cover the unfolding story — a decision he may regret as the Khmer Rouge rebels move in.
Dir. Roland Joffé · With Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich
An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
Dir. Terry Gilliam · With John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley
While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, a young boy named Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch reveals a plan to turn all children into mice via a magical formula. When they discover the eavesdropper, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga and hotel manager Mr Stringer, Luke the mouse must fight back against the witches.
Dir. Nicolas Roeg · With Jasen Fisher, Mai Zetterling, Anjelica Huston
Nina is totally heartbroken at the death of her boyfriend Jamie, but is even more unprepared for his return as a ghost. At first it's almost as good as it used to be – hey, even the rats that infested her house have disappeared. But Jamie starts bringing ghostly friends home and behaving more and more oddly.
Dir. Anthony Minghella · With Juliet Stevenson, Alan Rickman, Michael Maloney
The tragic story of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.
Dir. Anand Tucker · With Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain
Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved children's book "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", struggles for love, happiness and success.
Dir. Chris Noonan · With Renée Zellweger, Ewan McGregor, Emily Watson
After a whirlwind romance with a wealthy widower, a naïve bride moves to his family estate but can't escape the haunting shadow of his late wife.
Dir. Ben Wheatley · With Lily James, Armie Hammer, Kristin Scott Thomas
Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attracting the attention of Clayton Harding, editor of New York-based glossy magazine 'Sharps', and landing the holy grail of journalism jobs. The Brit jets off to the Big Apple and moves from one blunder to the next.
Dir. Robert B. Weide · With Simon Pegg, Kirsten Dunst, Danny Huston
