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We’ll always have ‘Casablanca’
Judging from a conversation I overheard before the start of the screening, it seems that there will always be people who haven’t seen Casablanca (1942). ‘I can’t believe you guys have never seen it,’...
Feb 20, 2012 / Alison Frank‘The Artist’: More of the same
I’m getting a little tired of seeing Jean Dujardin’s face. That I can say this about an actor I like so much reflects the degree of media saturation surrounding The Artist . For most of January, the...
Feb 7, 2012 / Alison FrankNuance, subtext and poetry: A defense of ‘The Village’
Bryce Dallas Howard in "The Village" I feel sorry for M. Night Shyamalan. After “The Last Airbender” debacle and the graceless marketing scheme for “The Happening” as his first rated-R film, M. Night...
Feb 5, 2012 / Vanessa GranielloThe Power of Limits in ‘The Five Obstructions’
How are you doing with your new year’s resolutions? Did you start this month with enthusiasm and optimism? We seem to enjoy this annual ritual of creating restrictions for ourselves. Some...
Jan 17, 2012 / Alison FrankContest: Enter to win ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ prize pack!
UPDATE JAN. 9, 2012, 3:30 pm CST And the winners are… Ronald Oliver of Stockton, CA Barbara Davis of Greensboro, NC Thanks to all who entered and to Focus Features for providing this fantastic prize!...
Jan 3, 2012 / Eric M. Armstrong‘The Tree of Life’ wins top honor at 15th Annual OFCS Awards
“The Tree of Life,” which led the Online Film Critics Society nominations with seven, was the big winner at the 15th Annual Online Film Critics Society Awards. The film took home the prize for Best...
Jan 3, 2012 / Eric M. ArmstrongOnline critics announce nominees for 2011 OFCS Awards
“The Tree of Life”, Terrence Malick’s exploration of suburban family life in the 1950’s, received seven nominations for the 15th Annual Online Film Critics Society awards. The film was nominated for...
Dec 28, 2011 / Staff‘The Hobbit’ official trailer #1
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” follows Bilbo Baggins on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Recruited by legendary wizard...
Dec 21, 2011 / Eric M. ArmstrongDancing through hardship: Why ‘Happy Feet Two’ is better than you think
After five years to the day, George Miller continues his epic penguin odyssey in “Happy Feet Two,” and more than any recent film I have to say I’m befuddled and confused by the terrible reception it...
Dec 17, 2011 / Henry J. BaughCinema’s 9 Circles of Hell
The cinema: paradise, at times, but many are the sins that writers, directors, cinema owners and fellow audience members can commit to bring the whole experience swiftly down to the ground. Dante...
Dec 13, 2011 / Alison Frank‘The Artist’: Long on Art, Short on Plot
Have you ever wondered what it was like for spectators watching their first sound film? Michel Haznavicius’ latest feature brings home just how strange it would have been. For the most part, The...
Oct 24, 2011 / Alison FrankBFI London Film Festival 2011: Preview
The 55 th edition of the London Film Festival (LFF) starts tomorrow, October 12 th , and runs until the 22 nd . This year the festival will screen 204 features and 110 shorts from 55 different...
Oct 11, 2011 / Alison FrankAn open letter to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings
Reed Hastings, CEO and co-founder of Netflix. Mr. Hastings, Assuming you’ve recently been inundated with angry emails, I thought I’d quickly and respectfully explain why so many of your customers are...
Sep 20, 2011 / Eric M. ArmstrongTrailer: Clint Eastwood’s ‘J. Edgar’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as the infamous J. Edgar Hoover, first director of the FBI, in Clint Eastwood’s new drama about one of the most controversial figures in US history. Director: Clint Eastwood...
Sep 20, 2011 / Eric M. ArmstrongScorsese hopes to adapt Dostoevsky’s ‘The Gambler’
Martin Scorsese has many things: the respect of his filmmaking peers, a secure place in the pantheon of Hollywood’s great directors, and an Academy Award, to boot. He also has a lot of hobbies,...
Sep 19, 2011 / Torsten ReitzRecent Articles
- Review: ‘A War’ explores war’s quiet, forgotten horrors
- TMA FilmCast #33 — Vera Chytilova and the Czech New Wave
- The fantasist: The comic art of Woody Allen
- Tribeca picks up North American rights to ‘Misery Loves Comedy’ at Sundance
- TMA FilmCast #32 — Alison Frank interviews Ana Geislerova
- ‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ tops Online Film Critics Awards
- TMA FilmCast #31 — Alison Frank reports from 67th Locarno Film Fest
- 5 ½ hour film dominates awards at Locarno
- Shorts at #Locarno67: meditation vs testing the audience’s patience
- ‘The Fool’: A modern propaganda film
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