An incredible period novel has been penned as the 'best' by fans. Memoirs of a Geisha topped the list for Best Historical Fiction as voted for by Goodreads fans. Published in 1997 and written by ...

The Japanese have been making movies about geishas for years: quiet, contemplative and sad films that ponder the fates of women sold into a life of sexual servitude. Even though they were clearly in ...

If films still aspire to visual art, Memoirs of a Geisha belongs in a museum. Director Rob Marshall proves that the talent he displayed in Chicago for telling a story rich in detail with clarity, ...

The arrival of “Memoirs of a Geisha” this holiday season earned its spot, in LAist’s eyes, as a film worthy of your well earned dollars. The buzz has been building around town for weeks as screenings ...

Memoirs of a Geisha” is a Hollywood-ized version of the far-better novel. Still, it’s an enjoyable, lush interpretation of the best-selling tale of deceit, romance and ambition. The film is set in ...

China has banned Memoirs of a Geisha, due to fears it could aggravate anti-Japanese views. The adaptation of Arthur Golden's bestselling book stars three of China's leading female actresses, but ...

Rob Marshall’s “Memoirs of a Geisha,” adapted by Robin Swicord and Doug Wright from the novel by Arthur Golden, makes an interesting companion piece to the new “Pride and Prejudice.” Both movies take ...

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This movie was challenging all the way through,” co-producer Wick recalls about “Memoirs of a Geisha.” “It was a challenging movie to get all of the financing in place because there were no American ...

“Cinderella” with kimonos. Directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago), this lavish adaptation of the wildly popular Arthur Golden novel tries to capture the mystique and glamour of Japanese geisha, but it’s ...