“La Dolce Vita” No More: On The Current State of Foreign-Language Film Distribution
A look at the devolving marketplace in America for foreign language films.
Archives
SXSW 2016: “Don’t Think Twice,” “Operator,” “Don’t Breathe”
A report from SXSW on five noteworthy world premieres.
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A PA recalls working with PTA on “There Will Be Blood”; Sarasota Film Festival unveils line-up; Paul Reubens on Phil Hartman; The devil down south; Academy apologizes for Asian jokes.
Video Interview: Arnaud Desplechin on “My Golden Days”
A video interview with director Arnaud Desplechin about My Golden Days.
SXSW 2016: “In a Valley of Violence,” “Keanu,” “War on Everyone”
A report from SXSW 2016 on the latest from Ti West, Keegan-Michael Key & Jordan Peele, John Michael McDonagh and more.
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Oral history of “The Golden Girls”; Spotlight on Bradley Bischoff; Francis Lawrence on “Mockingjay Part 2”; Louis C.K. on meanness; David W. Packard rescues classic films.
New Directors/New Films 2016: The Power of Understated Feminism
A report on three highlights from the 2016 New Directors/New Films festival.
New Territory: Bill Skarsgård and Nadia Hilker on “The Divergent Series: Allegiant”
An interview with actors Bill Skarsgård and Nadia Hilker about “The Divergent Series: Allegiant.”
Something Bigger: Joel Edgerton & Kirsten Dunst on “Midnight Special”
Interviews with actors Joel Edgerton and Kirsten Dunst about Jeff Nichols’ Midnight Special.
Why I’m canceling my scheduled appearance at the 2016 Conference on World Affairs
I cannot in good conscience endorse the event at this moment by adding my name to the program.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: March 17, 2016
The latest and greatest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Room, The Big Short, Carol, and many more.
The Unlikable Factor: Melissa Rauch on “The Bronze”
An interview with Melissa Rauch, co-writer and star of “The Bronze.”
Another Sunny Miami International Film Festival Comes To A Close
A report from the Miami International Film Festival on Argentina, Touch the Light, The Meddler and Maggie’s Plan.
The Darker Shades of Human Nature: Lifetime’s “And Then There Were None”
A review of “And Then There Were None,” airing this Monday on Lifetime.
Living in a Burning House: The Brilliance of “The Americans”
A review of the fourth season of FX’s “The Americans.”
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Crossword plagiarism scandal; Marcia Clark on FX’s O.J. series; Licensing ambient stadium music; Jenny Beaven on her Oscar outfit; Hollywood’s enduring whitewashing.
Terrence Malick and the Christian Story
An examination of how Terrence Malick’s work reflects Christian theology.
Ethical Dilemma From Above: Gavin Hood on “Eye in the Sky”
An interview with director Gavin Hood about his drone warfare drama Eye in the Sky.
“We Are Fighting” For Space In Film: Women Directors Panel At the Miami International Film Festival
Rebecca Miller, Dawn Porter, Vera Egito, Lorene Scafaria and Debra Zimmerman speak at MIFF about institutional sexism and racism.
