Feature Stories:
Aside from his grand achievements in theater and cinema, Bergman was known to be a notable commentator on human nature. One of his favourite subjects—whom he studied, interpreted and beautifully captured—were the womenfolk.
The Great World of Film, and other trivial affairs.
Sunday, August 01st, 2010
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade’s Macunaima marks a watershed in Brazilian filmmaking. The film is grotesque and absurdly outrageous. But don’t let that fool you. What it is, unmistakably, is an allegorical representation of Brazilian life and politics in the sixties.
Aside from his grand achievements in theater and cinema, Bergman was known to be a notable commentator on human nature. One of his favourite subjects—whom he studied, interpreted and beautifully captured—were the womenfolk.
Jean-Jacques Annaud has signed on to direct Kashmir. The director wants to get the best out of D. B. Weiss’ script, starting with location.
The National Museum’s movie-man, Warren Sin, answers our questions about the on-going World Cinema Series.
Quentin Tarantino’s biggest, meanest, bloodiest, nazi-wiping epic will be ready in time for Cannes in May 2009.
The nine shortlisted films for our favorite Oscar category were announced today. No Gomorra.
This year’s Golden Globes restores the lost faith in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Here are the winners:
The two winners of the top French prize are both documentaries, and both dealing with rural farming communities.
The best films from Europe were featured, and Matteo Garrone’s Gomorra (Gomorrah) swept the stage clean.
The Spirit Awards will be held, as always, in the ‘big tent on the beach’ in Santa Monica on February 21st, a day before the Oscars.
Sundance reveals its entire line-up for 2009 that will take Park City, Utah by storm come January 15th.
The award ceremony will be held on January 14th 2009, and will be tied with their centenary celebrations.
His orthodox views on gay rights, his ‘yes’ vote and his donation towards Proposition 8 causes him to step down.
The press honors the year’s most promising offerings in film, television and new media - complete with 6 DVD categories to boast.