Meet the Writers: Odie Henderson
Writer Odie Henderson responds to our Movie Love Questionnaire.
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The Thinking Molecules of Titan: Ending by Brett Grayson
An ending to Roger’s “The Thinking Molecules of Titan” by Brett Grayson.
The Thinking Molecules of Titan: Ending by Taylor Bettinson
An ending to Roger’s “The Thinking Molecules of Titan” by Taylor Bettinson.
In Depth: The World 3-D Film Expo celebrates the glorious heyday of old-style 3-D films
The World 3-D Film Expo III, running Sept. 6–15 at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, may be the last chance to see some great 1950s 3-D films projected the way they were intended to be.
“Sons of Anarchy” and Its Tragic Models
Brian Tallerico muses (groan) on how “Sons of Anarchy” has shifted from Shakespearean tragedy to classical tragedy as a model.
Thumbnails 9/5/2013
When a rape joke snowballs into bullying; Batman’s lesbian wedding ‘prohibited’ by DC Comics; what happened to The Onion; what the The Royal Tenenbaums means to a child of alcoholics; Fran Leibowitz is Fran Leibowitz.
Thumbnails 9/4/2013
Triceratops never existed; Coppola and DePalma betwixt passions; 8 books every educated person should read; the Syrian rebel problem; The Last Temptation of Christ revisited; Herzog + Morris.
Venice Film Festival Update: “Tracks,” “Joe” and “The Canyons”
Tommaso Tocci reports on the screenings of “The Canyons,” “Tracks” and “Joe” at the Venice Film Festival.
Brand X: FXX expands the FX franchise on cable
The minds behind the FX channel are ready to double down with their new channel FXX.
Lynn Shelton: Reclaiming the Rom-Com
For serious cinema fans, romantic comedy have become dirty words in the post-Meg Ryan era. That’s what makes the films of Seattle-based indie writer-director Lynn Shelton so refreshing: They’re romantic and comedic without ever being formulaic.
Book Excerpt: Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen, and Candy Stripe Nurses
In the new book “Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen, and Candy Stripe Nurses,” Chris Nashawaty tells the story of the amazing life and career of Roger Corman through a collection of interviews, which Nashawaty has put together into a blow-by-blow collage account.
Through Us, It’s About Them: “Our Nixon” Director Penny Lane on Viewer Bias
Penny Lane, the director of the documentary “Our Nixon,” talks about the complexity of Richard Nixon, and the ongoing battle to define his image.
Telluride Film Festival Dedicated to Roger
The Telluride Film Festival, which Roger loved dearly, is dedicated, in part, to him.
Paramount’s Double Feature Gambit: See “World War Z” and “Star Trek Into Darkness” on a combined ticket
Paramount is offering “World War Z” and “Star Trek Into Darkness” as a single-ticket double feature. The wave of the future? Or a stunt?
Keri Russell, Jerusha Hess and Stephenie Meyer discuss “Austenland”
Katherine Tulich sits down with “Austenland” star Keri Russell, writer/director Jerusha Hess, and author Stephenie Meyer, whose company, Fickle Fish Films, produced the film.
It’s Always Sunny in Monk’s Cafe
Brian Tallerico finds the parallels between “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “Seinfeld” instructive as to how shows about unlikeable characters can endure for nine seasons.
Venice Film Festival Opening Night: “Gravity”
Tommaso Tocci reports on “Gravity,” the opening night film of the 70th Venice Film Festival.
