Movie City News Archive for August, 2014
On Set With Miguel Gomes’ Arabian Nights, About The Many Crises Of Portugal
On Set With Miguel Gomes’ Arabian Nights, About The Many Crises Of Portugal
Read the full article »Hilton Als On Bob Fosse’s All That Jazz
Hilton Als On Bob Fosse’s All That Jazz
Read the full article »“Ahead of the digital curve is such a fascinating concept. If ever a set of companies were behind the digital curve, were behind the whole tsunami of change that consumers have wrought upon on the world in response to technology enablement it is print journalism media companies. I mean really? Let’s all grow up; let’s all become serious adults. Please!”
“Ahead of the digital curve is such a fascinating concept. If ever a set of companies were behind the digital curve, were behind the whole tsunami of change that consumers have wrought upon on the world in response to technology enablement it is print journalism media companies. I mean really? Let’s all grow up; let’s…
Read the full article »Post-Murdoch Bid, Time Warner Broadcast To Offer Buyouts To 550 Senior Staff; Up To 1,000 Layoffs By October
Post-Murdoch Bid, Time Warner Broadcast To Offer Buyouts To 550 Senior Staff; Up To 1,000 Layoffs By October
Read the full article »Gurus o’ Gold: Pre-Venice/Telluride/Toronto Best Picture Field
It’s time for another award season to begin. And The Gurus o’ Gold are back. This week, a look at the field before the fall festivals launch. Each Guru was asked to pick 15 titles, in no order, that they see as the top contenders for Best Picture this season. Besides setting the field, it is worth noting that in the last four seasons, every film that has gone on to win Best Picture has been selected on this chart by all the Gurus or by all Gurus except for one. Take that for what it’s worth.
Read the full article »How Tom Hanks’ “Hanx Writer” Became The Apple Store’s Number 1 iPad App
How Tom Hanks’ “Hanx Writer” Became The Apple Store’s Number 1 iPad App
Read the full article »The Story Of NYC’s Now-Defunct Kim’s Video & Music, By Its Clerks And Customers
The Story Of NYC’s Now-Defunct Kim’s Video & Music, By Its Clerks And Customers
Read the full article »“I Grew Up In A John Hughes Movie”
“I Grew Up In A John Hughes Movie”
Read the full article »Steven Zeitchik Wonders Why Guardians Of The Galaxy Lacks A Plot
Steven Zeitchik Wonders Why Guardians Of The Galaxy Lacks A Plot
Read the full article »David Puttnam Calls Richard Attenborough “Irreplaceable,”; Does Not Make Strangely Common Mistake Of Confusing Him With His Brother, David
David Puttnam Calls Richard Attenborough “Irreplaceable,”; Does Not Make Strangely Common Mistake Of Confusing Him With His Brother, David
Read the full article »Digital Cinema May End Greek Open-Air Cinemas
“Digital technology simply doesn’t work outdoors under the moon and stars.” Digital Cinema May End Greek Open-Air Cinemas
Read the full article »Bob Gale And Dean Cundey On Making Back To The Future
Bob Gale And Dean Cundey On Making Back To The Future
Read the full article »“Why India Loves To Ban Films”
“Why India Loves To Ban Films”
Read the full article »“Approaching Indie Film As A Real Business”
“Approaching Indie Film As A Real Business”
Read the full article »“An American critic said something like, ‘the problem with Attenborough’s work is that he is more interested in the content than the execution.’ Almost without exception that is true. I am glad to say I am sorry if I’m not more adventurous cinematically. But my concern is always, did the film say what I wanted to express or advocate?”
“An American critic said something like, ‘the problem with Attenborough’s work is that he is more interested in the content than the execution.’ Almost without exception that is true. I am glad to say I am sorry if I’m not more adventurous cinematically. But my concern is always, did the film say what I wanted to…
Read the full article »Ira Sachs Narrates A Scene From Love Is Strange
Ira Sachs Narrates A Scene From Love Is Strange 1’45”
Read the full article »Saturday Was “The Darkest Day In The History Of Chinese Independent Film”
Saturday Was “The Darkest Day In The History Of Chinese Independent Film”
Read the full article »Lena Dunham’s “Confessions Of A Difficult Girl”
Lena Dunham‘s “Confessions Of A Difficult Girl”
Read the full article »Where Eagles Dare And Kelly’s Heroes Director Brian G. Hutton Was 79
Where Eagles Dare And Kelly’s Heroes Director Brian G. Hutton Was 79
Read the full article »Bill Murray Will Attend Bill Murray Day At Toronto Film Fest
Bill Murray Will Attend Bill Murray Day At Toronto Film Fest
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