Movie City News Archive for February, 2019
Feigbusters
Jason was a supporter of mine at a time when I couldn’t get movies made. He has always been a true gentleman to me and a supporter of Ghostbusters: Answer the Call. I can’t wait to see his take on the Ghostbusters universe. Big love and respect to you, Jason. Your fan, Paul https://t.co/2I9sqmrgTl —…
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Joined Vanity Fair in 1983, the year FLASHDANCE gladdened all our hearts, &, like the priest Clare Boothe Luce wanted to hear her first confession, was able to witness the rise & fall of empires from an ideal perch. It's been sweet, thanks all, & see you around the next bend. — James Wolcott (@JamesWolcott)…
Read the full article »Dishonest Oscar Voter
True. “Brutally honest” academy voters make my stomach churn for the most part. — Cinema Snopes (@CinemaSnopes) February 20, 2019
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“Independent Film is a cottage industry. If you can be financially responsible, you can remain in control.”—Paul Schrader #DCU2019 pic.twitter.com/Svjjp0dGnu — Film Independent (@filmindependent) February 21, 2019
Read the full article »Asking him and he is react
Watch the moment these filmmakers became #Oscars nominees. pic.twitter.com/QujyP4R9Dk — The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 19, 2019
Read the full article »Oscar Voting Is Now Closed.
Oscar Voting Is Now Closed.
Read the full article »I’m sorry that folks don’t have great movie houses like we do in LA. That said I grew up in NY and in the 1970s the moviegoing “experience” often meant scratched prints, shitty projection, filthy theaters, rats and pervs – I didn’t give a shit because I was there for the films. https://t.co/0qqkWow4hl — Manohla…
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Read the full article »“The Spielbergs Reopen The Milky Way, Mom’s Legendary Kosher Restaurant”
“The Spielbergs Reopen The Milky Way, Mom’s Legendary Kosher Restaurant”
Read the full article »Zacharek
Movie shame: What if (like me), you love BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY and aren't totally anti-GREEN BOOK? https://t.co/cn3m2hrw2E — Stephanie Zacharek (@szacharek) February 19, 2019
Read the full article »“Why Hollywood megachurches like Hillsong hide their true teachings”
“Why Hollywood megachurches like Hillsong hide their true teachings”
Read the full article »“Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Is Cut From Film; Producer Cites ‘Fear of China’”
“Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Is Cut From Film; Producer Cites ‘Fear of China’”
Read the full article »Visiting Derek Jarman’s Garden, 25 Years On
Visiting Derek Jarman’s Garden, 25 Years On
Read the full article »Ebiri
Wait till the folks angry about John Wayne get a load of Walt Disney. — Bilge Ebiri (@BilgeEbiri) February 19, 2019
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Karl Lagerfeld Was 85
Read the full article »No “Luck” For Emma Thompson Over Concerns About Skydance’s John Lasseter
No “Luck” For Emma Thompson Over Concerns About Skydance’s John Lasseter
Read the full article »Ai Weiwei
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei told DW why his contribution to the feature film 'Berlin, I love you' was deliberately cut out. @aiww pic.twitter.com/ezNQSfZ1eA — DW News (@dwnews) February 19, 2019
Read the full article »“‘Competition has never been more fierce because it seems there is a battle for the future of Hollywood, the film industry and the Oscars themselves — not just in terms of saving the telecast from plummeting ratings, but also in terms of Netflix having a seat at the table,’ said Sasha Stone, a longtime Oscar observer.”
“‘Competition has never been more fierce because it seems there is a battle for the future of Hollywood, the film industry and the Oscars themselves — not just in terms of saving the telecast from plummeting ratings, but also in terms of Netflix having a seat at the table,’ said Sasha Stone, a longtime Oscar…
Read the full article »China box
China box office: 'The Wandering Earth' passes $500mhttps://t.co/XXVu2DZG3W pic.twitter.com/cOpn5KOiF3 — Screen International (@Screendaily) February 18, 2019
Read the full article »Stanley McChrystal On War Movies and Stuff
“I would love to have zero blemishes. I’ve learned there is no point trying to re-litigate it. In The Outlaw Josey Wales, there’s a great moment when Wales stands over the grave of a young guy who dies and says, “All I got to say is that I rode with him and I got no…
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