Short Films in Focus: “Franz Kafka’s It’s a Wonderful Life”
Our short film series continues with Peter Capaldi’s “Franz Kafka’s It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Archives
Producers Guild of America Nominates “Life Itself” For Best Documentary
“Life Itself” has been nominated for Best Documentary by the PGA.
The Unloved, Part 12: Phantom of the Paradise
Scout Tafoya’s The Unloved returns with Brian De Palma’s Phantom of the Paradise.
Josephine Decker on “Butter on the Latch” and “Thou Wast Mild and Lovely”
An interview with filmmaker Josephine Decker.
Music Box Films Releases New Poster For “Beloved Sisters”
The new poster for Music Box Films’ “Beloved Sisters.”
Bing Crosby Returns For the Holidays in “American Masters” Special
A feature on Bing Crosby, including an interview with the director of a special “American Masters” about the legendary actor.
“Life Itself” Among Best Documentary Nominees at the Gotham Awards
“Life Itself” is nominated by the 2014 Gotham Independent Film Awards for Best Documentary.
She Holds the Eye: Jessica Lange Accepts the Kirk Douglas Award
A tribute to Jessica Lange on her acceptance of the Kirk Douglas Award.
Existential Westerns: Criterion Editions of “The Shooting,” “Ride in the Whirlwind”
A review of the new Criterion release of Monte Hellman’s “The Shooting” and “Ride in the Whirlwind.”
What About Bob? New Biography Offers Definitive Portrait
An interview with Richard Zoglin, author of the definitive biography of Bob Hope.
Video Interviews: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley on “The Imitation Game”
An interview with Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley on “The Imitation Game.”
Film critic Jürgen Fauth on his anthology “Raves”, and why he quit reviewing
An interview with Jürgen Fauth, longtime film critic for About.com, and author of the anthology “Raves.”
Working From the Heart: The Career of Nastassja Kinski
An appreciation of Nastassja Kinski, on the occasion of a tribute to her at the Film Society at Lincoln Center from November 27-December 3, 2014.
Turkey Day TV Ain’t What It Used To Be
A piece on Mystery Science Theater 3000’s “Turkey Day Collection.”
Interview: Benedict Cumberbatch on “Penguins of Madagascar”
An interview with Benedict Cumberbatch.
The Timeless Power of “The Twilight Zone”
A review of “The Twilight Zone: The 5th Dimension” Limited Edition DVD set.
Shirley Clarke: Made In America
A piece on two new Shirley Clarke restorations, “Portrait of Jason” and “Ornette: Made in America”.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: November 20, 2014
A regular feature on the newest Blu-ray, On Demand, and streaming offerings, including “Mood Indigo,” “Tammy,” “Jersey Boys,” “20,000 Days on Earth,” “It Happened One Night,” and more.
