Performing Arts
Martin Scorsese’s Film School vs. Roger Ebert’s Parakeets
Compiling and comparing movie lists
February 29, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
The Hidden History of a Rock ’n’ Roll Hitmaker
Bassist Carol Kaye blazed her own trail, as the only female studio musician to record some of the greatest songs of the ’60s and ’70s
February 28, 2012 |
By Kent Hartman
“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
When Uncle Sam Backs Your Film
How Act of Valor is only the latest in a long history of official military involvement in the film industry
February 08, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
What Ever Happened to the Short Film?
Why short films still win Oscars.
February 06, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
The Super Bowl’s Love Affair With Jetpacks
Thankfully, this Super Bowl spectacle never had a wardrobe malfunction
February 03, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
Super Bowl Guide to Football Films
The sport was initially fodder for slapstick comedy, but as the technology evolved, so did the way in which filmmakers portrayed the gridiron on the big screen
February 01, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
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
What Makes an Ad Successful?
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, John Adams shares what it takes to make a great Super Bowl advertisement
January 27, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
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
A Newly Restored Wings
The first Best Picture Oscar winner emerges to help Paramount celebrate its centennial
January 17, 2012 |
By Daniel Eagan
A Mobile Phone From 1922? Not Quite
History often plays linguistic tricks on us, especially when it comes to rapidly changing technologies
January 17, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
Trade Your Trouble for a Bubble
Sightseeing across the country in an atomic-powered "pleasure ball"
January 13, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
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
