Arts & Culture / Music & Film

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

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

A Spoiler Alert Guide to Year-End Releases

Three trends in big-budget movies coming out this holiday season

December 23, 2011

Silent Films After The Artist and Hugo

Warning viewers about silent films is like warning Elmore Leonard fans that Henry James is a “slower” writer

December 22, 2011

Holiday Gift Guide for Film Buffs

Movies every fan should have

December 16, 2011

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

Determining Who Made the Most Movies

Some directors make more movies than others. A lot more

December 9, 2011

Snow Whites, Asteroids, Bugs and Other Moments of Seeing Double at the Movies

What happens when filmmakers want to make the same film?

December 7, 2011

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 2, 2011

Learning to Love Sponsored Films

By any count, sponsored films are the most numerous genre of film, and they are also the ones most in danger of being lost

November 30, 2011

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

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

Martin Sheen’s Pilgrimage in “The Way”

The new movie by Emilio Estevez and featuring his dad, Martin Sheen, is a stunning depiction of famed religious pilgrimage

November 16, 2011

Saluting Veterans in Film

Veterans have generally been treated with dignity and respect in Hollywood films, but there are always the exceptions

November 11, 2011

More Free Streaming Video Sites

Watch films ranging from Chinese cartoons to deadly sharks on these free resources for online movies and shorts

November 9, 2011

From D.W. Griffith to the Grapes of Wrath, How Hollywood Portrayed the Poor

In the era before the Great Depression and ever since, the film industry has taken a variety of views on the lower classes

November 4, 2011

Paranormal Activity and the Roots of Faked Footage

The horror movie franchise is just the latest in a long history of movies using so-called “recovered” films

November 2, 2011

Ten Horror Movie Food Scenes That Will Make You Shudder

Movie directors know that the quickest way to the audience’s gag reflex is through its stomach

October 28, 2011

Hopping Vampires and Other Screen Bloodsuckers

Forget Twilight and True Blood, these overlooked vampire gems are perfect for Halloween viewing

October 28, 2011

3-D Movies Through the Years

The current craze has its roots in the 19th century

October 26, 2011