Movies
Hollywood Takes on the Environment
Even the earliest films had something to say about the state of the planet
April 20, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
What to See at the Tribeca Film Festival
The eleventh installment of the festival is underway in Manhattan
April 19, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Classic Movie Theaters: The Palace, Lake Placid, New York
Thanks to the Clark family, a 1926 movie theater serves as a hub for this Adirondack resort
April 13, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Film vs. Digital: The IMAX Edition
Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray discusses imminent changes to the IMAX format
April 11, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Quick Takes: Titanic, Rear Window, Orphan Films and A Trip to the Moon Redux
Revisiting James Cameron's epic blockbuster, once again in theaters, as we also update the news on several recent posts
April 06, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Mining Greek Myths for Movies: From Harryhausen to Wrath of the Titans
Tales of ancient Greece go hand-in-hand with movie special effects.
March 29, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
When Humans Are the Prey: 5 Movies That Came Before The Hunger Games
The blockbuster book adaptation isn't the first story to feature televised death matches
March 23, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Why Has It Been So Hard to See Margaret?
The Kenneth Lonergan film that many critics hailed as one of the best of 2011 has had a long and tortuous journey to the theaters. It opens in New York tomorrow
March 22, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Forget the Artist, the Restoration of Napoleon is the Silent Film Event of the Year
Your one and only chance to see a meticulous restoration of the silent French epic is quickly approaching
March 16, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
How a Documentary Gets Made
A primer on where the documentary got its start and how the film genre gets its funding
March 14, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Our Most Popular Videos of All Time
From the real-life version of "Bones" to a very smart octopus, these fantastic videos capture the best of wildlife, history and travel
March 12, 2012 |
By Smithsonian.com
The Films That Led to Game Change
The HBO film has roots in two acclaimed documentaries that covered the 1992 and 1960 presidential elections
March 09, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Which is the Fairest Snow White of Them All?
With two big-screen adaptations about to arrive, here are earlier versions of the fairy tale that you might want to see.
March 07, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Martin Scorsese’s Film School vs. Roger Ebert’s Parakeets
Compiling and comparing movie lists
February 29, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
“A Precise, Beautiful Machine”: John Logan on Writing the Screenplay for Hugo
The Oscar-nominated writer tells how he adapted Brian Selznick's bestseller for the screen.
February 24, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
2012 Oscar-Nominated Documentary Shorts: A Cheat Sheet
As always, Academy voters have their tendencies, but there's one short this year that stands out among the rest
February 22, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
2012 Oscar-Nominated Live-Action Shorts: A Cheat Sheet
Here's a quick look at the five nominees.
February 17, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
2012 Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts: A Cheat Sheet
Which are the best shorts to watch and which one will take home the award next weekend?
February 15, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Finding Love at the Movies
Hollywood does romance best in its comedies
February 10, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
Musicians Wage War Against Evil Robots
When synchronized sound ended the era of silent films, live musicians were no longer hired to play in movie theaters. They fought back with an ad campaign against soulless machines.
February 10, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
