The History Channel’s “Houdini” Fails to Capture Magic of Its Subject
The History Channel tries to bring Harry Houdini back to life with a two-night mini-series. They fail.
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“The Art of John Alvin” Captures Lost Art of Movie Poster Magic
A feature about John Alvin, movie poster artist and the subject of “The Art of John Alvin.”
Interview: Harvard Business School professor Anita Elberse on what Hollywood’s love of blockbusters means for the rest of us
An interview with Harvard Business School professor Anita Elberse, author of “Blockbusters: Hit-making, Risk-taking, and the Big Business of Entertainment.”
Truly Intelligent Romance: A Few Words with Mark Duplass
An interview with Mark Duplass, writer and star of “The One I Love.”
“Life Itself” to Screen at the Tivoli Theatre
“Life Itself” screens at 7:30pm Monday, August 25th, at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
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Patty McCormack in “The Bad Seed”; Congress harasses Laverne Cox; Remembering Richard Attenborough; Frank Miller’s Dark Night; Reflections on “One Hour Photo.”
Richard Attenborough: 1923-2014
Lord Richard Attenborough, legendary director and actor, has passed away at the age of 91.
Beyond Ferguson: Pop Culture through the Lens of Race
Much progress has been made in representing African-American life onscreen, but there’s a long way to go.
Yes, “Life Itself” Is Still In Theaters and On VOD Platforms
An updated list of the theatrical venues and VOD platforms currently screening “Life Itself.”
Australian Films in the Spotlight at the Melbourne International Film Festival
A recap of the 2014 Melbourne International Film Festival with a focus on what it says about the state of Australian film.
“Justice For Ferguson” to Air on BET
“BET News Special: Justice For Ferguson: The Shooting of Michael Brown” airs at 7pm EST on Friday, August 22nd.
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Dangers facing journalists like James Foley; 11 things that shouldn’t be said to black people; Mara Wilson on Robin Williams; Reflections on “The Big Sleep”; R.I.P. Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide.
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Roderick Heath on “We Are the Best!”; The whiplash of journalism; Hollywood’s secret sequel economy; Chatting with Seth Meyers; Kirk Douglas on Lauren Bacall.
TV Review: BBC America’s “Intruders” Takes Itself Too Seriously
BBC America offers another sci-fi show from the great Glen Morgan that’s not-so-great.
Bruce Campbell’s Horror Film Festival Features a Few Possible Breakouts
A preview of Bruce Campbell’s Horror Film Festival outside of Chicago, IL.
Chloë Grace Moretz, Gayle Forman and Jamie Blackley on “If I Stay”
An interview with the stars and author of “If I Stay.”
Ebertfest Receives Grant From the HFPA
Ebertfest receives a 2014 grant from the Hollywood Foreign Press.
Impossible to Explain: A Few Words with John Carpenter
An interview with horror legend John Carpenter.
