MCN Curated Headlines Archive for July, 2011

The Sunday LA Times
Serious Talk With Rachel Weisz
And – Hello, Harvey Feirstein!
Plus – The Women Of The Help
And – Funny Women Burp, Too; Is That Leading To Societal Ruin?
Plus – Zach Braff Goes Off-B’way

“Before her YouTube stardom, she was turned down for a job at a Lancôme makeup counter; now she is a company spokeswom[a]n.”
Asian-Americans, Shunted To Side By Traditional Casting, Find Auds Online
“I can’t help but think that as a nation we bear some responsibility in the Norwegian tragedy.”
Von Trier On Oslo Mass Murderer

Remembering London’s Great And Sleazy Scala Cinema
And – The “Scala Forever” Tribute, Through October All Across London
“Treat this film as you would treat a visit to the temple. Go with an empty cup and an open mind. Else, just skip and don’t ruin it for those who want to pay attention to the God in Malick’s detail.”
The Hindu Reviews Tree Of Life

The Sunday NY Times
Riff-Rafferty Goes Apes
And – Scott And Dargis Survey Modern Movie Alpha And Omega Men
Plus – Exec Editor Bill Keller Sez Tyrants Love Criticism Of Murdoch Publications
And – Scott On Raoul Ruiz At 70 And His 100-Plus Films
And – A Review Of Sam Peckinpah’s 1976 “Batman” Movie
And – Jon Favreau, Swingers And Aliens
Plus – Reinventing The Brick-And-Mortar Videostore
And – Kehr On John Landis’ Greatest Hits On Blu Ray
And – The Explosion Of Location Filming In NYC
Plus – Transgender Performers On Film
And – Building Bellflower’s Apocalypse In A Garage
Plus – Whistleblowing With Rachel Weisz
And – More New Nuovo Neorealism From Italy
And – Pappademas Wants To Save Your Superheroes

“Ah, the sour taste of buttered popcorn is dissipating and the headier airs of the fall film festival circuit are upon us, as peeks at the films vying for awards are going to be coming in full force.”
Lede Of The Week In Movie WTF