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Fade Out: Joan Fontaine (1917–2013)

I was already in love with movies before someone showed me Alfred Hitchcock’s Rebecca at the tender age of nineteen,… Read More

Fade Out: Peter O’Toole (1932–2013)

Gregory Peck. Rex Harrison. Cliff Robertson. John Wayne. Marlon Brando. Robert DeNiro. Ben Kingsley. Forest Whitaker. These are the people… Read More

13 Movies to Watch After You’ve Seen ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’

After all the thrill and adventure of The Desolation of Smaug, you’re going to wish there was more to watch.… Read More

Fund This Film: ‘Extinction Soup’ Could Be The Next ‘Blackfish’

With the success of both Blackfish and The Cove, don’t be surprised if the marine life issue films keep coming.… Read More

25 Things We Learned from the ‘Fast & Furious 6’ Commentary

After fourteen years, the Fast & Furious franchise has gone through quite a few changes. The first three films struggled… Read More

6 Filmmaking Tips from David O. Russell

Originally published in 2013, here's a compilation of advice from the writer/director of 'Three Kings,' 'The Fighter,' and 'Silver Linings… Read More

10 Movies to Watch After You’ve Seen the Movies of 2013

This week’s list of movies to watch is not inspired by a single new release, because there isn’t anything big… Read More

Fund This Film: Gay Rights Doc ‘Kidnapped For Christ’ Premieres Next Month at the Slamdance Film…

Fund This Film: Gay Rights Doc ‘Kidnapped For Christ’ Premieres Next Month at the Slamdance Film FestivalAmong the titles recently announced… Read More

19 Things We Learned From The ‘All the Boys Love Mandy Lane’ Commentary

Seven years is a long time to wait between a film’s festival premiere and its release, but better late than… Read More

Fade Out: Paul Walker (1973–2013)

Actor Paul Walker was killed this afternoon in a car accident in Santa Clarita, California. He was the passenger in… Read More