Movie City News Archive for April, 2018
“Observational films are outshone by a blend of fact and fiction”
“Observational Films Are Outshone By a Blend of Fact and Fiction,” Writes Charlie Phillips
Read the full article »Noah Isenberg On The “Voluptuous Panic” Of “Babylon Berlin”
Noah Isenberg On The “Voluptuous Panic” Of “Babylon Berlin”
Read the full article »VR Pioneer Jaron Lanier on Silicon Valley Politics and What Went Wrong With the Internet
“One Has This Feeling of Having Contributed to Something That’s Gone Very Wrong.” VR Pioneer Jaron Lanier on Silicon Valley Politics and What Went Wrong With the Internet
Read the full article »“Rumors have circulated that Apple is looking to buy parts or all of the troubled magazine publisher Condé Nast, a move that would further its push, initiated with the Apple Watch, to become a luxury fashion accessory, lifestyle and content brand. Patti Smith is a small part of Apple’s plan B. Estimates indicate the company will ramp up its spending on original content in video, music and publishing to $4.2 billion by 2022 from $1 billion this year and $500 million in 2017.”
“Rumors have circulated that Apple is looking to buy parts or all of the troubled magazine publisher Condé Nast, a move that would further its push, initiated with the Apple Watch, to become a luxury fashion accessory, lifestyle and content brand. Patti Smith is a small part of Apple’s plan B. Estimates indicate the company will…
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Avengers: Infinity War arrived to a jaw-dropping, record-breaking estimated $247.6 million. Among its most significant box office achievements were likely the biggest domestic debut and it holds the crown as the largest global opening with a $630 million gross. In North America, 82% of all movie ticket sales went to the Marvel crew.
Read the full article »“I‘ve seen what happens when we pretend that these guys can simply disappear once they’ve been pushed out. In my experience, they resurface elsewhere, often to prey on others.” The Problem With “Passing the Trash”
“I‘ve seen what happens when we pretend that these guys can simply disappear once they’ve been pushed out. In my experience, they resurface elsewhere, often to prey on others.” The Problem With “Passing the Trash”
Read the full article »AMC Brings Back $5 Movie Tuesday For Stubs Clubbers
AMC Brings Back $5 Movie Tuesday For Stubs Clubbers
Read the full article »Max Nelson On Claire Denis’ Reactions, Chemical And Alchemical
Max Nelson On Claire Denis’ Reactions, Chemical And Alchemical
Read the full article »Michael Anderson, 98, Directed Logan’s Run, Around The World In 80 Days
Michael Anderson, 98, Directed Logan’s Run, Around The World In 80 Days
Read the full article »On The Death Of Soho’s Wardour News Magazine Emporium
On The Death Of Soho’s Wardour News Magazine Emporium
Read the full article »“Bill Cosby’s Disgrace Is Complete: Unless His Conviction is Overturned on Appeal, ‘America’s Dad’ May Die in Prison,” Writes Kate Aurthur
“Bill Cosby’s Disgrace Is Complete: Unless His Conviction is Overturned on Appeal, ‘America’s Dad’ May Die in Prison,” Writes Kate Aurthur
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MoviePass Takes Away Repeat Viewings On Avengers: Infinity War‘s First Morning
Read the full article »Streaming Services Face “Thirty-Percent Made in Europe” EU Directive; Must Fund Euro Series and Pics
Streaming Services Face “Thirty-Percent Made in Europe” EU Directive; Must Fund Euro Series and Pics
Read the full article »Maureen Dowd Hangs With David Duchovny
Maureen Dowd Hangs With David Duchovny
Read the full article »Mexico’s Cinepolis, World’s Fourth Largest Exhibitor, To Open In 15 Key Saudi Cities
Mexico’s Cinepolis, World’s Fourth Largest Exhibitor, To Open In 15 Key Saudi Cities
Read the full article »Rick Kogan On The Saturday Deaths Of Two 20th Century Chicago Lights: Playboy Illustrator Art Paul, 93 and Photographer Art Shay, 96
Rick Kogan On The Saturday Deaths Of Two 20th Century Chicago Lights: Playboy Illustrator Art Paul, 93 and Photographer Art Shay, 96
Read the full article »“Streaming Services Are Not ‘Saving The Music Industry'”
“Streaming Services Are Not ‘Saving The Music Industry’”
Read the full article »Friday Box Office Estimates
Avengers lands. Disney slots it just ahead of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, well off of the opening of The Force Awakens. But why split ten-million-dollar hairs? And Disney gets a further burst out of Black Panther. A Quiet Place holds against the storm, closing in on $150 million domestic. On the exclusive front, Orthodox drama Disobedience draws a strong $40,000-plus per screen on five. Also likely cracking $10k is Claire Denis’ Let The Sunshine In.
Read the full article »“As cisgender women and men of color continue fighting to close the industry’s gender and race wage gap, drawing support from their colleagues, the public and California lawmakers, transgender actors like Richards say they are fighting an entirely different battle.”
“As cisgender women and men of color continue fighting to close the industry’s gender and race wage gap, drawing support from their colleagues, the public and California lawmakers, transgender actors like Richards say they are fighting an entirely different battle.”
Read the full article »Ray Pride Bypasses Plot Synopsis And Detail Spoilers To Get Straight To Infinity War Parallels To Perilous Political Life, As Well As That Darn Ending, Featuring FOUR Spoiler Warnings
Ray Pride Bypasses Plot Synopsis And Detail Spoilers To Get Straight To Infinity War Parallels To Perilous Political Life, As Well As That Darn Ending, Featuring FOUR Spoiler Warnings
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