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Great works of art transcend the passage of time, but the cinema of years past has its own special qualities of transcendence and immersion. This epi…
10 years ago
Charles Burnett and Oliver Stone
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How do you approach political filmmaking in a meaningful way? And, in this politically charged era, where are the dissenting voices in film? In this …
10 years ago
Live from TIFF '16
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Hosting over 300 films, many of which are world or North American premieres, the Toronto International Film Festival is a frequently overwhelming exp…
10 years ago
American Movie Acting Today
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This episode is the first of three to dive into features from our newly redesigned September-October issue, which asks "What Is Cinema Now?" Shonni …
10 years, 1 month ago
VHS, RIP
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Last month, the final VCR rolled off the line at the Funai plant in Japan, officially signaling the end of an era. Although there have been numerous …
10 years, 1 month ago
Class at the Movies
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Visions of class surround us each day, both overtly and subliminally, in advertisements, literature, and film. Which visual and narrative tools are s…
10 years, 1 month ago
Ironic Soundtracks
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While so many soundtracks seem to exist solely to underline the tone of a scene, unexpected musical cues can completely recontextualize and undermine…
10 years, 1 month ago
Mondo Mondo
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This month, at Anthology Film Archives, FILM COMMENT contributor Nick Pinkerton has programmed a variety of shockumentary-style works ranging from th…
10 years, 2 months ago
Merchant-Ivory + Howards End
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Though associated with heritage films—lush period films typically set in Britain’s imperial past—producer Ismail Merchant, director James Ivory, and …
10 years, 2 months ago
The July/August Issue
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Kristen Stewart takes the spotlight in the brand-new July/August issue of FILM COMMENT, in a nuanced and balanced appreciation of the star's performa…
10 years, 3 months ago