Article Archive for March 2011
Insidious Achievements: Nine Landmarks of Indie Horror
Some of the most innovative, resourceful and shamelessly exploitative filmmaking you’ll see.
Vintage East-West S&M: Cecil B. De Mille’s “The Cheat”
This classic tale of forbidden sexual desire still burns like a red-hot ember.
Live from Planet Hong Kong: David Bordwell on Wong Kar-Wai
The man who wrote the book on Hong Kong cinema assesses its most acclaimed export.
10,000 Ways to Die: The Punk Westerns of Alex Cox
“Straight to Hell Returns” and “Searchers 2.0″ are violently comic neo-westerns where no one leaves intact.
Cars and Curls: Why You Should Care About Denis Côté
The rest of the world loves him; now one of Canada’s hottest directors makes his way Stateside.
High Violet: The Best Takes on Elizabeth Taylor
There’s been a flood of tributes following the death of the last classic Hollywood star – here are some of the best.
Bad Beaver, Good Elmo: Five Final Takeaways from SXSW
False Gurus, Teen Terror Suspects and Miranda July are among the better things to come out of SXSW.
Games for Spies and Lovers: Powell and Pressburger’s Contraband
This first-class entertainment heralded a stunning run of films by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
A Real Israel: The Living, Breathing Cinema of Amos Gitai
Israel’s greatest filmmaker has spent a career telling its stories at ground level.
Who’s Afraid of American Animal? SXSW Interview with Director Matt D’Elia
D’Elia wrote, produced, directed and starred in this brash, abrasive chamber piece.
First is Worst: Ten SXSW Films From Top to Bottom
The film that swept the awards makes the bottom of the heap.
What Is the Best Movie Poster at SXSW?
To win your own classic movie poster, play the Fandor Indie Movie Challenge.
