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The Origins of the Drive-In Theater

How the drive-in theater became an American icon

June 6, 2012

John Wayne’s Hondo Comes Out on Blu-ray

The Duke’s daughter-in-law Gretchen Wayne talks about the restored version of one of his moodier Westerns

June 6, 2012

Kristen Stewart plays the "fairest of them all" in the new film adaptation of the classic fairy tale.

A Grimm Review of Snow White and the Huntsman

Fairy tale expert Jack Zipes shares his thoughts on the latest adaptation

June 5, 2012

Rosanne Cash and the Many Meanings of Love

One of the most gifted singer-songwriters of our time talks love, science and the deep space between men and women

June 2012

Beyond Kung Fu: 5 Movies From Asia to Catch

Will the recent purchase of AMC theaters by a Chinese billionaire mean more Asian films in theaters? Likely not, but here are some to watch in the meantime

May 30, 2012

A Restored Version of Let There Be Light Available Online

Here’s your chance to see a haunting and long suppressed WWII documentary about PTSD

May 25, 2012

Summer Movie Forecast: More of the Same

Hollywood has always loved sequels, and judging from the box office viewers do too

May 23, 2012

Whitewash or Fair Use: Portraying Race on Film

May 18, 2012

Chuck Brown pioneered the genre of Go-Go and became intricately connected with DC's cultural identity.

Chuck Brown, Godfather of Go-Go, Dies at 75, But Will Live on at the Smithsonian

The guitarist and singer pioneered the genre of Go-Go and became intricately connected with DC’s cultural identity

May 17, 2012

For the Love of Film Blogathon III: The White Shadow and Streaming Restored Films Online

Casablanca streaming live on Facebook tonight and read about the opportunity to view a recently restored version of one of Alfred Hitchcock’s first films

May 16, 2012

What to Watch This Mother’s Day

May 11, 2012