The Thinking Molecules of Titan: Ending by Matt Kolakowski
An ending to Roger’s “The Thinking Molecules of Titan” by Matt Kolakowski.
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The Thinking Molecules of Titan: Ending by Josh Pierce
An ending to Roger’s “The Thinking Molecules of Titan” by Josh Pierce.
The Thinking Molecules of Titan: Ending by Guy McLimore
An ending to Roger’s “The Thinking Molecules of Titan” by Guy McLimore.
The Thinking Molecules of Titan: Ending by Christopher Williams
An ending to Roger’s “The Thinking Molecules of Titan” by Christopher Williams.
The Thinking Molecules: Second group of four endings (Now with voting!)
Our second posting of endings written by fans for the science fiction story Roger was playing with when he passed away. And it’s time to start voting!
Brian De Palma on “Passion,” passion and film
Brian De Palma talks about his new film “Passion,” his long career and seeing one of his most famous films, “Carrie,” get a remake.
Edgar Wright: “I am a film school reject. Twice!”
Edgar Wright, the director of “The World’s End,” talks about the dangers of nostalgia, his work on “Ant Man” and the amazing references some people think they see in his films.
Elmore Leonard, The Actor’s and Dialogue Writer’s Friend
Actor and writer Jim Beaver, costar of “Deadwood,” “Supernatural” and the Leonard-adapted “Justified,” on why the novelist’s dialogue was great for storytellers, and a treat for actors.
Haskell Wexler and “The Bus”
Anath White reflects on Haskell Wexler’s short film “The Bus” (which you can watch at the end of the essay).
CalArts Creations at Disney Hall in Los Angeles
CalArts, founded by Walt Disney in 1961, remains an incubator for animators, directors, actors and other creative types. That was clear at the 10th annual New Original Works Festival at Disney
Hall in downtown Los Angeles.
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Director John Greyson (“Patient Zero”) arrested in Cairo; novelist John Niven writes about his brother’s suicide; David Kalat and David Ehrenstein reconsider Disney’s SONG OF THE SOUTH; top 10 movies about technology; how soon is too soon for artist’s to re-create real-life political violence in entertainment? Will success spoil Rose Byrne? Why is your posture so terrible? Why all the question marks? Click the link.
Whispered thoughts: the evolution of Terrence Malick’s voice-over
A new video essay explores how Terrence Malick’s distinctive voice-overs evolved and expanded over time
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Hating “strong female characters”; the casual racism of “Orange is the New Black”; Linda Lovelace is not a porn star; why the Russian Olympics boycott won’t help gays; inside the Texas tradition of enormous homecoming corsages; Donald Glover’s new art film; Hal Hartley’s must-see moments
A Defense of “Pacific Rim” Along with Other Reflections
Michael Mirasol muses on “Pacific Rim” and the strange antagonism to the film, and on its relationship to its inspirations.
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What Antoinette Tuff’s courage and compassion teaches us; James Cameron says all 3D is inevitable; Peter Jackson may direct a “Dr. Who” episode; the Hollywood feminism of “Tootsie”; a film about the 2011 Chile student riots; introducing Chelsea Manning; real film radicals.
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Disney tries to win over gamers; Syria’s fog of chemical war; a Bechdel Test for LGBT characters; the series HBO was considering over “The Sopranos”; Wallace Stroby on Elmore Leonard’s legacy.
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Why you should always go to the funeral; six reasons why DVDs will survive; a 40th anniversary celebration of “Super Fly”; Dr. StrangeCinema’s indictment of Spike Lee’s Kickstarter campaign; on Buzzfeed’s fatuous lists; Saul Bass’ legendary movie posters; Siskel and Ebert’s 1990 special about the “Future of the Movies.”
