Actors

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

A Post-Mortem on the Oscar Nominations

Who were the winners and losers in yesterday’s announcement of the Oscar nominees?

January 25, 2012

Women Action Stars: From Haywire to The Perils of Pauline

Crediting some stars who preceded Gina Carano on screen

January 20, 2012

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

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 6, 2012

Seeing Double Part 2: When Studios Collide

Why business enemies sometimes become partners

January 4, 2012

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

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

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

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

Mixing Movies and Politics

From Mrs. Miniver to Avatar, how big studio films have influenced public opinion

October 24, 2011

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

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

Playing It Again: The Big Business of Re-Releases

How rereleases drove—and still drive—the film industry

September 28, 2011

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