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Greenberg

Failed artists — more specifically, failed writers — play a central role in most of Noah Baumbach’s films. In “Greenberg,” native New Yorker Baumbach ...

American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art (documentary)

The film is a celebration of rock music’s finest visual artists tripping out on life, one poster at a time. Music posters are hand made to promote a m...

Matt Bush and Sean Marquette — ‘High School’

Matt Bush and Sean Marquette explain how their film “High School” is more than your average stoner movie. “High School” is a story of two boys – Henry...

Adam Green, Shawn Ashmore, Kevin Zegers and Emma Bell — ‘Frozen’

Director Adam Green and actors Shawn Ashmore, Kevin Zegers and Emma Bell of the film “Frozen” describe challenges of shooting this suspense-thriller. ...

Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady — ‘12th & Delaware’

Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady share the story of their latest work about a pregnancy center and an abortion clinic across the street from each other. T...

Winners of SXSW Film Awards Unveiled

The ballots have been counted and the winners are in from the 2010 SXSW Film Awards. Jeff Malmberg’s “Marwencol,” a documentary about a man beate...

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PHOTO GALLERY: 2009 Rome International Film Festival - Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep honored with The Golden Marc' Aurelio Acting Award at 2009 Rome International Film Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: AFI Fest 2009 - "After.Life"

Director Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo and "After.Life" stars Christina Ricci, Justin Long, Chandler Canterbury and more.

PHOTO GALLERY: AFI Fest 2009 - "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans"

Eva Mendes, Werner Herzog, Shawn Hatosy, Jennifer Coolidge, Mel B and more at the red carpet screening.

Green Zone
Matt Damon's latest; deception and conspiracies in Iraq
Tribeca rolls out '10 slate
New docs from Workman, Gibney included in program
On Critics and Critical Thought
Why reviewers are an endangered species
'30 for 30' Documentaries
New round of ESPN documentaries passion plays for filmmakers
Adrian Grenier — ‘Teenage Paparazzo’
'Entourage' star turns tables on celebrity photographers
 
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 Personalities

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Understanding ‘Marwencol’

For me, the film has been a chance to better understand a man and a world that I find complex, tragic and beautiful. It is the story of Mark Hogancamp...

The Naked Truth Behind 'Pelada'

Away from professional stadiums, bright lights and manicured fields, there’s another side of soccer. Tucked away on back alleys and concrete courts, p...

‘Dance with the One’ Shoots to Learn

The amount of action in a film with our budget was a constant challenge. We seldom had a stunt coordinator and we never had stunt performers, so it re...

 Reviews

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Greenberg

Failed artists — more specifically, failed writers — play a central role in most of Noah Baumbach’s films. In “Greenberg,” native New Yorker Baumbach ...

American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art (documentary)

The film is a celebration of rock music’s finest visual artists tripping out on life, one poster at a time. Music posters are hand made to promote a m...

The Red Baron

Born into minor German aristocracy on May 2, 1892, Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen was the most notable Flying Ace in WWI history. By the end...

MacGruber

“MacGruber,” based on a recurring “SNL” sketch, is no “Wayne’s World.” But it’s not a complete dud, either — just an uneven series of slapstick jokes....

Neil Young Trunk Show (documentary)

Jonathan Demme’s docu is a traveling exhibition of musical treasures collected over the course of Young’s career. Describing “Neil Young Trunk Show” a...

 News & Views

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Winners of SXSW Film Awards Unveiled

The ballots have been counted and the winners are in from the 2010 SXSW Film Awards. Jeff Malmberg’s “Marwencol,” a documentary about a man beate...

Tribeca breaks out '10 sections

The Tribeca Film Festival announced the remainder of its 2010 slate Monday. It includes new works from directors such as Alex Gibney and Chuck Workman...

South by Southwest Film Festival 2010

Moving Pictures is on the scene at the SXSW Film Conference and Festival 2010 with film reviews and a lively stream of tweets from the latest events.

Watch & Learn: On Critics and Critical Thought

The promises of suburban comfort often imply a sacrifice of dedicated intellectual pursuits. At least, that's the bitter-minded stance that today's ge...

‛30 for 30’ Docs Passion Plays for Filmmakers

A mosaic of some of the industry’s most celebrated big-screen directors and documentarians were brought together for ESPN Films’ “30 for 30.” This ser...

Tribeca rolls out '10 slate

A new Alex Gibney documentary on the fall of former New York Gov. Elliot Spitzer is among the highlights of the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival. ...

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Matt Bush and Sean Marquette — ‘High School’

Matt Bush and Sean Marquette explain how their film “High School” is more than your average stoner movie. “High School” is a story of two boys – Henry...

Adam Green, Shawn Ashmore, Kevin Zegers and Emma Bell — ‘Frozen’

Director Adam Green and actors Shawn Ashmore, Kevin Zegers and Emma Bell of the film “Frozen” describe challenges of shooting this suspense-thriller. ...

Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady — ‘12th & Delaware’

Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady share the story of their latest work about a pregnancy center and an abortion clinic across the street from each other. T...

 

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  1. Re: The Red Baron

    OK, I'm sold! Terrific review, and as a filmmaker myself, this definitely sounds like a must-see. ...

    --Rob Greenberg

  2. Re: The Red Baron (Der rote Baron)

    Excellent review Amy!

    --Russem

  3. Re: Mother

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    --Zeo

  4. Re: Jonathan Leyser - 'William S. Burroughs: A Man Within'

    Very thought provoking! With perfect atmosphere, sound, and image...film leaves you speechless for ...

    --yali

  5. Re: Bummer Summer

    you have somehow managed to write a review that avoids contributing anything definite about the movi...

    --Drake

  6. Re: Best Oscar Hosts

    Funny. Insightful. Witty. Ironic. Just enough history to give it context but not too much, which mig...

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    I have any word to appreciate this post.....Really i am impressed from this post....the person who c...

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  8. Re: Finding the Best Drive-In Theaters in America

    I enjoyed this delightful article and as a long-time fan of drive-in theaters, I appreciate any pres...

    --Kurt

  9. Re: Finding the Best Drive-In Theaters in America

    Good article. But your ranking overlooks one of the best drive-in theaters in the country: Highway 1...

    --DonD

  10. Re: Chinese Digital Cinema - Lensing Life

    Great overview of the digital generation of Chinese filmmakers. Many of these films can be purchase...

    --brent