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Video Interview: Chadwick Boseman and Tate Taylor on “Get On Up”
A video interview with Chadwick Boseman and Tate Taylor for “Get On Up.”
Thumbnails 7/30/2014
A breakdown of the opening of “Inglourious Basterds”; in praise of old TV; the ethics of torrenting; Shining twins, activate!
Network Identities: Sundance, SyFy and Netflix Launch Programs That Play to Their Strengths
What do “Sharknado 2,” “The Honorable Woman,” and “The Killing” say about the increasingly diverse TV landscape?
Comic-Con 2014: Costumes, Puppets and Danny Elfman
A report on Comic-Con 2014 and “Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton.”
Comic-Con 2014: Star Trek Kickstarter Film “Prelude to Axanar”
A report from SDCC on the Kickstarter “Star Trek” film, “Prelude to Axanar.”
Book Excerpt: “Robert De Niro: Anatomy of an Actor” by Glenn Kenny
An excerpt from “Robert De Niro: Anatomy of an Actor” by Glenn Kenny.
Thumbnails 7/29/2014
“Lucy” and the enduring appeal of the instance upgrade; why the second Indy movie is so dark; in defense of ComicCon; the Coens and souls at hazard.
The spark of life: James Shigeta, 1933-2014
An appreciation of James Shigeta, best known for playing Joseph “Joe” Takagi in the original “Die Hard.”
‘Life Itself’ is Being Shown at the Historic Virginia Theatre
“Life Itself” screens at The Virginia Theatre in Champaign-Urbana from July 28th to August 1st.
Comic-Con 2014: Highlights From the Pressroom
Highlights from the 2014 Comic-Con, including “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “The Book of Life,” “The Boxtrolls,” “Hitman: Agent 47,” and more.
Exploring Israel-Palestine through Movies, Part 4: Pro-Palestinian Narratives and Conclusions
The fourth and final part in a series on how film has addressed the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
The Persistence of Joe Swanberg
Joe Swanberg is not only not going away but he’s entering a new phase of his career.
Thumbnails 7/28/14
Roger Ebert’s legacy; The decline of Woody Allen; The history of TMZ; Lawsuit filed to prove ‘Happy Birthday’ is in the public domain; Harassment at Comic-Con.
Comic-Con 2014: Time with the Oculus Rift
A mind-blowing experience with the Oculus Rift at the Fox booth at the 2014 SDCC.
Lenses and Reflections: “I Origins” and the history of the eye closeup
Mike Cahill’s “I Origins” is just the latest in a history of film’s obsessed with the human eye.
Comic-Con 2014: A Sneak Peek of “Avengers: Age of Ultron”
You never know what you’ll find wandering around the Gaslamp District of San Diego during San Diego Comic-Con. On Saturday, a secret “Avengers: Age of Ultron” headquarters opened up, thanks to Samsung Revolution.
