There are times when being difficult is all a woman can rely on. Dolores Claiborne comes from director Taylor Hackford and screenwriter Tony Gilroy, based on the novel by Stephen King. The cast includes Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Strathairn, John C. Riley, Christopher Plummer, and Judy Parfitt. Danny Elfman composed the music, and Gabriel Beristain was in charge of cinematography. The story follow…

It’s often overlooked when discussing the most well-regarded Stephen King movie adaptations from the initial two decades, but this film possesses a remarkable subtlety and depth, representing one of King's more sophisticated pieces. Kathy Bates somehow managed to surpass her already impressive Oscar-winning performance in 'Misery,' delivering an exceptional portrayal. I’m a big admirer of John C. Reilly, Eric Bogosia…

Welcome to Maine; a place where attempts to hide alcoholism, smoking, and other troubling behaviors surface like an unpleasant layer in gravy. That’s certainly the case within Stephen King’s world. True to his expansive style, many things are brought up, not everything gets resolved, and characters find themselves immersed in excessive detail. There's nothing inherently wrong with that, except this movie lets those d…