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Medium Scarenew
In new films, truth is fluid -- and controlled by the click of a button -- because media itself is a major player.
Boston Phoenix |
Peter Keough |
03-06-2008 |
Movies
Double Featurenew
How the Holechek Brothers' 305 went from hit YouTube short to full-length film.
Blu-ray Claims Victory in High-def DVD Warsnew
The death of HD DVD came about faster than I expected, and brings sudden clarity for those consumers waiting to make a move into high-definition DVD.
The Georgia Straight |
Blaine Kyllo |
03-03-2008 |
Movies
'Chicago 10': History Nownew
In his "mash-up documentary," Brett Morgen wants to erase the distance between 1968 and 2008.
Chicago Reader |
J.R. Jones |
03-03-2008 |
Movies
Tags: Brett Morgen, Chicago 10
Tom Hayden on 'Chicago 10' and the 1968 DNCnew
Hayden, one of the defendants in the Chicago conspiracy trial, stopped by Chicago for a panel discussion on the changing nature of political activism. Here are some excerpts of his remarks.
Chicago Reader |
J.R. Jones |
03-03-2008 |
Movies
Tags: Brett Morgen, Chicago 10
Oscar Autopsynew
The academy delivers the final blow.
Dig Boston |
David Wildman |
02-28-2008 |
Movies
In the Age of YouTube, Why Do We Care About Oscars?new
Once again, it's time to pass out 50 gold-plated bookends to people who don't read, and once again, a billion hungry souls will be devouring every minute of it with a mix of envy, contempt and, because above all else, the Oscars has no place for us, profound exclusion.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Greg Beato |
02-21-2008 |
Movies
Tags: Oscars
Can a Teen Pregnancy Flick Win the Oscar?new
It depends on how you look at comedy. Juno is the lone comedy among films that in retrospect might mark 2007 as the Year of Drear.
Charleston City Paper |
John Stoehr |
02-20-2008 |
Movies
Tags: Juno
Where is the Glamour?new
At Oscar time, there's subterranean industry at work with every appearance, at every instant of elegant display: fashion designers, dressers, hairstylists, makeup artists, so that George Clooney gleams and Nicole Kidman absorbs no light.
Chicago Newcity |
Ray Pride |
02-20-2008 |
Movies
Orlando Wants to Resurrect 'Hollywood East'new
In its heyday, Hollywood East was supposed to turn our tourist-trap burg into a anchor of the film production world. Today, however, Central Florida suffers the humiliation of straight-to-DVD sequel infamy, reality television and commercials. Orlando is now trying to position itself as a real entertainment Mecca, but not so much as a place where artistic integrity reigns.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
02-19-2008 |
Movies
Golden Raspberry Stainsnew
Before the Oscars, check out the 28th Annual Golden Raspberry Awards (aka the Razzies) nominees.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Lindsay McCarney |
02-15-2008 |
Movies
Slow 'Dancenew
Less hype, more quiet pleasures at this year's Sundance.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Sam Adams |
02-05-2008 |
Movies
The Best Best Picture Nominees in Decadesnew
This is supposedly a bad time for movies, but scanning through the Academy Awards' back pages, I don't think there's been a stronger slate of Best Picture nominees since the mid-'70s.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
02-01-2008 |
Movies
Sundance Shufflenew
Everyone at the Sundance Film Festival this year agreed: It’s no easy task to tell a good story.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
01-31-2008 |
Movies
A Chilly Reception for Sundance
In cold, snowy Park City, Sundance 2008 delivered few hot films.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
01-28-2008 |
Movies
