Racking Focus: 'The Evil Dead' TV Series And Malleable Content
What Starz's ordering of a series sequel to the famous film series augurs.
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Under The Hood: 'Interstellar' and Preparing Contrast
The first act of 'Interstellar' is a, well, stellar example of using context to enhance awe.
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Racking Focus: Whit Stillman and the Importance of Backup Plans
Whit Stillman shares some sage wisdom about the importance of flexibility in independent filmmaking.
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Under The Hood: 'Nightcrawler' and The Power of Antiheroes
Dan Gilroy's debut feature provides an object-lesson in how unlikable characters can lead to great viewing.
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Margaret Brown on Documentary Complexity and 'The Great Invisible'
'The Great Invisible' demonstrates the significant narrative complexities documentary filmmakers often have to navigate.
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Racking Focus: James Schamus and Data Points
The great film business intellect shares some wisdom from the Produced By NY conference.
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Under The Hood: 'Force Majeure' and The Beauty of Simplicity
Ruben Ostlund's latest is a great example of how simplicity is often the best organizing principle for narrative cinema.
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Racking Focus: What The HBO/CBS/ESPN News Really Means
The TV world was rocked last week by the news that major networks are creating online subscription services.
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Jeff Preiss On The Connections Between Jazz And Cinema In 'Low Down'
Jeff Preiss on jazz and cinema, John Hawkes, and his decision to shoot 16mm.
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Under The Hood: Plot Holes, Implausibility and Taking the Journey
'Gone Girl' illustrates some excellent points about storytelling.
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