The Never-Ending Tussle Between Box Office Hits and Award Winners
Blockbuster movies often lose out at the Oscars, while winners can't find enough viewers
January 27, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
A Post-Mortem on the Oscar Nominations
Who were the winners and losers in yesterday's announcement of the Oscar nominees?
January 25, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Women Action Stars: From Haywire to The Perils of Pauline
Crediting some stars who preceded Gina Carano on screen
January 20, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Coming Attractions for 2012: The Great Gatsby in 3D!!
Films both new and old that we look forward to in the coming year
January 12, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Seeing a New South in Joyful Noise and Undefeated
Two new films show how far we've come since The Birth of a Nation and In the Heat of the Night
January 06, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Seeing Double Part 2: When Studios Collide
Why business enemies sometimes become partners
January 04, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
National Film Registry Selections for 2011
From Forrest Gump to silent comedies, 25 titles have been added to a list of our country's most significant films
December 30, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
Some Memorable Screenings in 2011
In lieu of a list of my top 10 films of the year, here's a look back at some of the best experiences I had at the theaters
December 28, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
A Spoiler Alert Guide to Year-End Releases
Three trends in big-budget movies coming out this holiday season
December 23, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
Five Films About Faith
Movies that question your beliefs, from Steve Martin to Bengalese film to a nostalgic look at the old West
December 15, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
Snow Whites, Asteroids, Bugs and Other Moments of Seeing Double at the Movies
What happens when filmmakers want to make the same film?
December 07, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
Thinking About the End of Film
Film is dying, according to several reports. Or maybe it isn't. Alexander Payne, among others, chimes in.
December 02, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
The Artist: Making Silents Safe Again
Old techniques from the latest Oscar contender can change the way you look at modern movies
November 23, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
More on Fatty Arbuckle: His Films and His Legacy
Notorious for a career-ending scandal, the comedian deserves to be remembered for his work in movies
November 16, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
Mixing Movies and Politics
From Mrs. Miniver to Avatar, how big studio films have influenced public opinion
October 24, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
To Save and Project: Screening Restored Movies
A film festival at MoMA highlights those titles, either beloved and well-known or obscure yet fascinating, that may never reach the home market
October 14, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
Restoring Ben-Hur: Catherine Wyler Reminisces About her Father’s Biggest Film
A million-dollar restoration will help introduce the Oscar-winning film to a new audience
September 30, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
Playing It Again: The Big Business of Re-Releases
How rereleases drove—and still drive—the film industry
September 28, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
From Toronto to New York: The Fall Film Festivals
The fall film festival lineup is filled with avant garde movies and Oscar contenders
September 23, 2011 |
By Daniel Eagan
