Feature Articles

 

When World War Two Lost The Oscar

A three part look at the the World War Two themed films that were all nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award in 1998.

 

 

The Ubiquitous Paul Newman

Michael McGonigle takes a look at the career of Paul Newman and how the actor quietly and without show became one of Hollywood's best.

 

 

The Nutty Critics Of Jerry Lewis

Why has liking Jerry Lewis become a punchline in itself? Michael McGonigle tries to unravel the mystery.

 

 

 

X-FILES 2: Chris Carter And Frank Spotnitz Want You To Believe

The creative force behind the new X-Files movie talk about preserving its secrets in the internet age.

 

 

 

Philadelphia Film Festival 2008-

Click here for all the news and reviews from the 17th annual celebration of film in the City of Brotherly Love.

 

 

 

SHOTGUN STORIES: Siblings, Revenge And Consequences

Writer/director Jeff Nichols and actor Michael Shannon talk about Shotgun Stories, a tale about the futility of revenge.

 

 

Talking TEETH with Director Mitchell Lichtenstein

Director Mitchell Lichtenstein talks about making his controversial new indie film.

 

 

 

New York Film Festival 2007-

Check out our coverage here of the most prestigious film festival on the East Coast.

 

 

 

Nancy Drew- Movie Star

A look back at the four films featuring Bonita Granville as the famous teen detective.

 

 

 

That Tune You Do: Writing The Music For THAT THING YOU DO

A look at some of the 1990s indie rockers who penned 1960s pop hits.

 

 

 

16th Philadelphia Film Festival Coverage

Our coverage of two weeks of film in the City of Brotherly Love.

 

 

 

First Look: HOSTEL II

Eli Roth talks about creating the sequel to his 2006 horror blockbuster.

 

 

 

First Look: THE SPIRIT

Producer Michael Uslan speaks on the ten year journey to bring the classic comics character to the big screen.

 

 

 

A Decade After The HYPE!

An archival interview with documentary director Doug Pray and his award winning look at the Seattle music explosion of the 90s- Hype!.

 

 

Terry Gilliam: TIME BANDITS 25 Years Later

The director reminisces about making his classic film Time Bandits.

 

 

 

Tony Jaa Talks THE PROTECTOR

The rising Thai action star talks about combining Thai history and martial arts action.

 

 

 

Kirby Dick UNRATED

The documentary filmmaker talks about taking on the ratings system in his new movie This Film Is Not Yet Rated.

 

 

Kevin Smith: From CLERKS To Cannes And Back Again

The director talks about returning to the world of the Quick Stop convenience store for Clerks II.

 

 

 

Robert Towne On ASK THE DUST-

Writer/Director Robert Towne discusses his latest foray into Los Angeles’ dusty past- Ask The Dust.

 

 

 

Action And Acting With Milla Jovovich-

The Ultraviolet actress talks about her love of action films.

 

 

 

Hitman On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown

The Matador's writer/director Richard Shepard speaks.

 

 

 

The Thing About Paul Reiser And Peter Falk-

The two actors talk about their new film The Thing About My Folks.

 

 

 

The SUPERMAN Cartoons-

Between 1941 and 1943 a series of 17 cartoons featuring the Man Of Steel were released that still influence filmmakers today.

 

 

Backward And Forwards With Todd Solondz-

A look at director Todd Solondz's new film Palindromes.

 

 

 

Jason Miller And THE EXORCIST-

In September 2000, Exorcist star Jason Miller spoke about his role in the classic horror film. Here's what he had to say.

 

 

Edison's FRANKENSTEIN-  

In 1910, Thomas Edison's film studio produced the first American horror movie.

 

 

 

Who Delayed ROGER RABBIT?-

Why there is no sequel to one of the most popular animated films of the 1980s.

 

 

 

THE THIN MAN: Murder, Mirth and Marriage At The Movies

An in depth look at the classic movie series starring William Powel and Myrna Loy.

Part 1   Part 2   Part 3   Part 4

 

Kevin Smith's New Jersey

Hollywood goes to Red Bank, New Jersey in this visit to the locales that indie filmmaker Smith has used. Here.

 

 

 

 

 

Centennials

 

Franchot Tone-

We take a look at the under-rated career of the actor on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

 

 

 

A Century Of Cary-

On the occasion of his 100th birthday, we take an appreciative look back at one of Hollywood's most debonair leading men, Cary Grant.

 

 

A Century Of Crawford-

We take a look at the career of Joan Crawford on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

 

 

 

Johnny Weismuller: Lord of the Jungle Films-

On the centennial of the Olympic athlete turned jungle movie star we take a look at his his legacy as the screen's greatest Tarzan.

 

 

Lorre's Legacy: A Look Back At The Films Of Peter Lorre

We take a look at the cinematic legacy of Peter Lorre on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

 

 

 

Greer Garson-

On the centennial of the actress' birthday, we take a look back at her career.

 

 

 

Sterling Holloway

We look back the career of the comic actor and one of the most recognizable voices in Disney animation.