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The Moving Arts Film Journal

June 2012

7 articles

FCS

Julie Delpy’s entertainingly chaotic comedies

Julie Delpy’s entertainingly chaotic comedies

This week, a film that was a wonderful surprise rather than the big disappointment that was “Moonrise Kingdom.” I went to see Julie Delpy’s “2 Days in New York” on a whim: the employee at the ticket...

Jun 27, 2012 / Alison Frank
Drama

‘Moonrise Kingdom’: the Anderson formula

‘Moonrise Kingdom’: the Anderson formula

When you ask people in the industry what makes a good film, one of the most common answers is ‘a good story’. This is what is missing in most of Wes Anderson’s films. I remember watching other...

Jun 18, 2012 / Alison Frank
Blogs

Win a ‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World’ prize pack!

Win a ‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World’ prize pack!

About the Film: Studio: Focus Features Starring: Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, Connie Britton, Adam Brody, Rob Corddry, Patton Oswalt Directed By: Lorene Scafaria Written By: Lorene Scafaria ( Nick...

Jun 18, 2012 / Eric M. Armstrong
Features

Director Emily Lou will attend the Special Screening of 2011 Tallgrass Audience Award winner

Director Emily Lou will attend the Special Screening of 2011 Tallgrass Audience Award winner

Paraskevidekatriaphobics, beware: with three Friday the 13ths in 2012, each thirteen weeks apart, those with a deep, blinding fear of the day might be averse to watching the Special Screening hosted...

Jun 16, 2012 / Staff
Blogs

‘Damsels in Distress’: Feeling Faint

‘Damsels in Distress’: Feeling Faint

It hits you from the washed-out pink opening credits with their muted soundtrack: Whit Stilman’s “Damsels in Distress” is like an 80s teen movie on tranquilizers. You feel concern for a director...

Jun 12, 2012 / Alison Frank
Blogs

Shyam Benegal at the British Film Institute

Shyam Benegal at the British Film Institute

Over the weekend of the 9 th -10 th June, the BFI is honouring Shyam Benegal, one of India’s leading directors. Considered one of the founders of India’s ‘New Wave’, Benegal began his film career in...

Jun 5, 2012 / Alison Frank
Features

Video: Amazing Steadicam work in ‘Hugo’

Video: Amazing Steadicam work in ‘Hugo’

Martin Scorsese and Larry McConkey are masters of their crafts. The former is arguably the greatest living director. The latter is one of the world’s foremost Steadicam operators. Their...

Jun 3, 2012 / Eric M. Armstrong
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