We Exist: The Female Horror Directors of 2014
A look at female-directed horror films of 2014, including “The Babadook,” “The Strange Color of Your Body’s Tears” and “Sleepwalker.”
Archives
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Bill Cosby: fame, narcissism and sexual violence; Chris Kyle’s unverifiable legacy; Godard’s rarest film; The last true hermit; Why “Unbroken” tells the wrong tale of triumph.
Joseph Sargent, 1925-2014
An appreciation of Joseph Sargent, Director of many classic television and theatrical films, including “The Taking of Pelham 123.”
The Paradoxes of “Leviathan”: A Discussion with Andrei Zvyagintsev
An analysis of “Leviathan” and interview with its director.
Dear Angelina: Thoughts on “Cleopatra”
A letter to Angelina Jolie about the casting of her upcoming take on “Cleopatra.”
Rupert Wyatt Bets on a Remake of “The Gambler”
An interview with Rupert Wyatt, director of “The Gambler.”
Learning From the Greats: Sienna Miller on “American Sniper”
An interview with Sienna Miller, star of “Foxcatcher” and “American Sniper.”
Arriving at a Character: The Process of Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardennes
An interview with Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardennes, directors of “Two Days, One Night.”
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“Legend of Korra” is subversive; 50 underground filmmakers; How headlines change the way we think; The millennial job paradox; Michelle MacLaren is the best director on TV.
Roger Moore’s Best: “The Spy Who Loved Me”
An FFC comments on Roger Moore’s best James Bond film, “The Spy Who Loved Me.”
A Conversation with Director Ava DuVernay and Actor David Oyelowo
An interview with Ava DuVernay and David Oyelowo, director and star of “Selma.”
Ebertfest 2014 Video Captures the Festival Magic
Shatterglass Studios presents its exclusive video compiling footage from Ebertfest 2014.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: December 19, 2014
A guide to the latest and greatest on Netflix, On Demand, and Blu-ray/DVD, including “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Magic in the Moonlight,” “Frank,” and Criterion editions of “Safe” and “Time Bandits.”
The Year After the Year of Racial Cinema
A piece on cinema of 2014 that addressed racial issues in the year after such progress with films like “12 Years a Slave.”
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Hollywood’s toxic addiction to franchises; Looking back on “Wolf of Wall Street”; “Avatar” left no pop culture footprint; Elf on the Shelf is dangerous; North Korea is not funny.
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Did North Korea order cyberattack on Sony?; The prestige freak show; “Hunger Games” is dangerous; The strangeness of “Gone with the Wind”; Alfred Hitchcock’s final days.
“Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”: The Record-Breaking Bollywood Rom-Com Celebrating 1000 Weeks in Cinemas
A piece on the 1000-week run of “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.”
