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Critic’s Notebook: Max von Sydow, a Master of Actorly Gravitas and Versatility

Swedish-born actor Max von Sydow, who died over the weekend at the age of 90, lent heft and depth to each role, capable of playing good, evil and every shade of humanity in between, writes The Hollywood Reporter's chief film critic Todd McCarthy.

Hollywood Pays Tribute to “Legendary” Max von Sydow

Seth Meyers, Mia Farrow, Kevin Smith and more celebs took to social media on Monday to pay tribute to the late actor Max von Sydow, who died on Sunday.

Critic’s Picks: A May To-Do List for Film Buffs in L.A.

Angeleno film buffs with Cannes envy can console themselves with an Ingmar Bergman retrospective, a controversial Henri-Georges Clouzot film, classics from India and Cuba, and more.

AFM: Gerard Depardieu Joins Cast of Music Biopic ‘Bach’

Max Von Sydow, Axel Milberg and Marianne Sagebrecht will co-star in the new film from 'That Good Night' helmer Eric Styles.

‘Greatest Story Ever Told’ Actress Joanna Dunham Dies at 78

The British actress had been recommended for the role in the 1965 blockbuster by Marilyn Monroe

‘Star Wars’ Prompts Max von Sydow Film ‘Dragons’ to Get Early Multiplatform Release (Exclusive)

L.A. based sales and distribution banner Mance Media has secured exclusive worldwide rights, sans theatrical, for the giant-screen format CGI-heavy fantasy drama.

‘Exorcist’ Director: It Worked Because ‘I Made That Film as a Believer’ (Video)

William Friedkin reveals the film's star was an atheist, discusses how his belief in God helped make the movie a hit, and says he risked lives shooting "The French Connection" chase scene.

Swedish Actor Erland Josephson Dead at 88

The favorite of Ingmar Bergman and contemporary of Oscar nominee Max von Sydow died Saturday in Stockholm.

THR’s Oscar Nominees’ Night Lounge Interviews

Oscar nominees Aaron Sorkin, Demian Bichir, Max von Sydow and more stop by the one-on-one lounge inside THR's Nominees Night party.

Jessica Chastain Talks Paris Couture, Oscar Gowns at THR’s Nominees Night 2012

The Oscar nominee says she hasn't yet made her final decision on her gown-of-choice for Sunday's Academy Awards.

Oscar Predictions: THR’s Awards Expert Scott Feinberg and Critic Todd McCarthy on Who Will Win, Who Should Win

The Hollywood Reporter's awards analyst and film reviewer deliver their take on this year's Academy awards odds.

Berlin 2012: Film Festival Actors Roundtable

Charlotte Rampling on being forced into acting, Max von Sydow on the challenges of performing in a foreign tongue and tales from the casting couch.