Atlantics
It’s unlike few other movies you’ll see this year or possibly this decade.
Cecil B. DeMille
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Return now to those thrilling days of yesteryear.
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Leonard Maltin on His New Book, Hooked on Hollywood: Discoveries from a Lifetime of Film Fandom
An interview with critic Leonard Maltin about his new book, Hooked on Hollywood.
Women Rock the 23rd Critics Choice Awards
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Time’s Up: A Report From the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards
A report from the 75th annual Golden Globes.
Three Billboards, Lady Bird Win Big at 75th Golden Globes
The winners of the 75th annual Golden Globes.
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The latest on Blu-ray and DVD includes "Atomic Blonde," "Wind River," "Your Name," and more.
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PBS' American Masters has a special four-hours for foodies, with docs on James Beard, Jacques Pepin, Alice Waters and Julia Child.
2017 Golden Globes: Meryl Streep vs. Trumpland
Meryl Streep and other awards recipients shared their thoughts on an America under Donald Trump during last night's Golden Globes ceremony.
Preview of the 2017 Golden Globes
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This seasoned triumvirate of talent deserves their recognition in a competitive year.
Book Excerpt: "Hidden Hemingway: Inside the Ernest Hemingway Archives of Oak Park" by Robert K. Elder, Aaron Vetch and Mark Cirino
An excerpt from the new book "Hidden Hemingway: Inside the Ernest Hemingway Archives of Oak Park."
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A guide to the latest on Blu-ray, including "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" and "Only Angels Have Wings" (the first time those two movies have ever been in a sentence together).
"Spotlight," "The Revenant," "Mad Max: Fury Road" Win Big at Oscars
A recap of the 88th Annual Academy Awards.
"The Martian," "The Revenant" Lead 73rd Golden Globe Awards
A recap and report from backstage at the 73rd Annual Golden Globes.
Sex Symbol Without Auteur: The Strange Case of the Gina Lollobrigida Filmography
Three films starring Gina Lollobrigida have been released on Blu-ray; Glenn Kenny looks at them and her entire career.
All Are Welcome: Religion at the Movies
An analysis of recent faith-based releases, including "God's Not Dead" and "Heaven Is For Real."
From "Tales of Hoffmann" to "Taxi Driver": An Interview with Thelma Schoonmaker
An interview with the legendary Thelma Schoonmaker.
"Boyhood," "The Grand Budapest Hotel" Win Golden Globes
Jana Monji reports live from the Golden Globes.
Blu-ray Consumer Guide: March 25, 2014
Recent titles released on Blu-ray.
The Twelve Scenes of Christmas: Numbers 8 to 5
Part two of our countdown of twelve great scenes set around Christmas: #8–#5.
Thumbnails 10/15/2013
Forgotten silent star Wallace Reid; Helena Bonham Carter defends 'The Lone Ranger'; Harry Belafonte sues the King estate; the trouble with Kenan Thompson
Appealing to the base
Hollywood has the same problem with the Oscars that the Republicans are having with their primaries. They can't seem to agree on a candidate with a broad appeal to the base. All nine Oscar finalists were, like Mitt Romney, good enough to be nominated. But none of them appealed to average multiplex moviegoers, just as it's said Romney doesn't appeal to the GOP base.
#97 January 11, 2012
Marie writes: I have no words. Beyond the obvious, that is. And while I'm okay looking at photos, the video.... that was another story. I actually found myself turning away at times, the suspense too much to bear - despite knowing in advance that he's alive and well and there was nothing to worry about. The bottom of my stomach still fell out...
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