Features and Columns

Hollywood Studios are Outsourcing Audience Jobs to China

Last year signaled a drop in tickets sold on domestic shores. Some theaters are responding by inflating their prices, but… Read More

26 Things We Learned from Michael Bay’s ‘Bad Boys’ Commentary

Michael Bay loves to talk about money, and it's sometimes entertaining hearing him do so. Read More

Interview: Miriam Cutler Sheds Light On Working in the Boys Club of Film Composing and How the…

Interview: Miriam Cutler Sheds Light On Working in the Boys Club of Film Composing and How the Industry is ChangingAfter exploring… Read More

28 Things We Learned from ‘The Last Starfighter’ Commentary

You know Nick Castle as "The Shape" in 'Halloween,' but did you know he also directs kids movies? Read More

Austin Cinematic Limits: Getting To Know Writer-Director Kat Candler

Writer-director Kat Candler (Cicadas, Jumping Off Bridges) has an undeniable knack for creating lush atmospheres within her films, developing cinematic… Read More

Found Footage Films Are Sans Score and Soundtrack, But Do You Miss Them?

Who wouldn’t love to have their own personal soundtrack playing wherever they went? An epic theme song that announced your… Read More

33 Things We Learned from the ‘Princess Bride’ Commentary Track

Once upon a time, Rob Reiner and William Goldman recorded commentaries for their fairy tale collaboration, 'The Princess Bride,' so… Read More

Austin Cinematic Limits: Fewer Austin Filmmakers Represented at SXSW Film

It is still very unclear to me why SXSW Film opted to forego their Lone Star States category in 2012,… Read More

Aural Fixation: Where Are All The Female Composers?

I probably listen to more scores than most people (or even most film fans) do and I realized that while… Read More

40 Things We Learned from George Romero’s ‘Dawn of the Dead’ Commentary

Next time you're thinking about heading to the mall, maybe give this a read instead? It might save your life. Read More